Herbal hair oil: A Review
Hair care products are formulations used to cleanse the hair, alter the structure of the hair, care for the hair, and maintain the healthy appearance of the hair. Hair oils are hair care formulas applied to hair to treat hair ailments such as baldness, gray hair, hair loss, and dry hair, and they also help nourish the hair. Due to the growing interest of mankind in herbal cosmetics, the demand for herbal cosmetics is increasing. Herbal cosmetics are also highly effective, have few side effects, and the ingredients are easily available.Â
Herbal hair oil is an essential part of herbal cosmetics. Botanical hair oils are preferred and used in many hair care products. It not only promotes hair growth but also provides the necessary moisture to the scalp to keep the hair beautiful. Herbal oils containing active plant ingredients are called hair tonics. Botanical hair oils provide a series of essential nutrients that are important for maintaining the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands and promoting natural hair growth. These are one of the most famous hair treatment products. With the improvement of people's living standards, the use of hair oil is increasing day by day. Herbal essences and fragrances are added to give the hair oil its natural scent and color.
Different oils available in the market: -
- Amla hair oilÂ
- Coconut hair oilÂ
- Bhringraj hair oilÂ
- Jasmine hair oilÂ
- Brahmi hair oilÂ
- Cantharidine hair oil
- Â Onion hair oil
Beauty and cosmetic concept is as ancient as mankind and civilization. Cosmetics play a vital role in human life. Herbal cosmetic is one of the most effective areas of cosmetic technology. Herbal  cosmetics  are  developed  by  the  coalition  of  bioactive ingredients  and  pharmaceutical  products.  Herbs  are  used  for beautification purpose of body, preparation of cosmetics, flavouring and colouring agent. Hair plays a vital role in personality of human and we use a lots of cosmetics product for the care of hair. The study aims reviewing the importance of herbal oil and their use in the common hair problem such as baldness, hair fall, hair dryness, dandruff etc. Various beauty and cosmetic products are used which contain herbs to give young and charming look. Various herbal ingredients are used in herbal hair formulation; they provide essential nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidant, etc. Herbal hair oil has been widely used for nourishment of hair and for the protection of hair from hair fall and hair damage. Now a day’s side effect is a major problem after using any beauty product due to which herbal products are preferred because of having less probability of any types of side effects.
Benefits
We live in polluted world which is not hair friendly. That is when herbal hair oil comes into practice. Herbal oil is a blend of bhringraj, jatamansi, amla, hibiscus, rosemary, almond and other herbs. Their benefits are as follow: ï‚·It provides natural goodness to hair. Herbal oil contains vitamins and micro nutrients which acts as a food for hair. ï‚·Hair oil helps in preventing hair loss and fames frizzy hair. Hair ends needs special care and herbal oil pampers them throughout their nourishment.Â
Regular use of hair oil of hair oils cure problem of premature grey hair.Â
- Keeps the scalp hydrated.Â
- Improves hair growth.Â
- Prevents dandruff.Â
- Offers shine glow.Â
- Stress relief.
Different herbs used are as followsÂ
- Bhringraj
- Tulsi
- Aloe Vera
- Hibiscus
- Amla
- Shikakai
- Coconut
- Onion
- Neem Heena
- Vetiver
- Henna
- Curry leaf
- Lavender
- Brahmi
- Shatavari
- Jatamansi
- Liquorice