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As we age, our glands naturally begin to secrete less
oil, leaving our skin, scalp, and
consequently our hair drier than it was when we
were younger.
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Of course, all the perming, coloring, and pro-cessing our hair endures also strips away oil. For
people with oily hair, this drying effect can be a welcome relief. But for
folks with normal or dry hair, the
loss of their natural oils leaves hair increas-ingly dry, brittle, and susceptible to damage.
Dry hair also has lesslife and luster than hair shining with natural oils. The simple solu-tion
for a parched mane is to use shampoos and treatments that add a protective layer of oil to your scalp and
hair shaft
Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Dry Hair
Home remedy #1 Honey of a shampoo
Made by bees from the néctar offlowers, golden honey is an excellent moisturizer and humectant (moisture
trapper). Honey also leaves a shiny, silky finish
on skin and hair. The sunflower oil in this recipe
adds a touch of nourishing vitamin E, which will give your hair a well-conditioned luster. Together, these ingredients
make a great dry-hair reviver you can use every day.
lnqr«dients
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
'2 teaspoon sunflower oil
8
tablespoons puré soap flakes (or l/2 cup liquid
soap for sensitive skin)
Blend all ingredients in smallsaucepan. Heat on médium on stove top until
mixture becomes warm. Use whisk to stir ingredients
until thoroughly blended. Pour into clean plástic bottle, such as shampoo or conditioner bottle.
Storage and life span: Store in acool, dark place. Will last for eight to twelve weeks. Shake before using
if product separates.
Home remedy #2 Aloha áloe
Remedy
Thick, rich, and deliciously
fragrant, coconut oil is one of the richest
emollients on the planet. It moisturizes dry, brittle hair, leaving behind a smooth protective film that will keep your locks
looking their best. Aloe vera, well-known for its ability to alleviate sun-scorched dry skin, also provides
needed relief for parched hair shafts.
This rich, tropical-smelling shampoo will leave you with a full, luxurious head of hair.
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 cup mild liquid
soap (or baby
shampoo)
Blend all ingredients in small
saucepan. Heat on médium on stove top until
mixture becomes warm. Use whisk to stir ingredients
until thoroughly blended. Pour into clean plástic bottle, such as shampoo-or conditioner bottle.
Storage and life
span: Store in a cool, dark place. Will
last for twelve to sixteen weeks. Shake before using
if product has
separated.
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