How To Make A Homemade Nourishing Cream For Healthy Hair

Thanks to its strong moisturizing power, this mask replaces the natural oils that the hair loses when its pH is altered. In addition, it provides them with vitamins that stimulate their natural growth and slow down hair loss.

Every day, the hair is exposed to a large number of factors that can weaken it, and generate hair loss, dryness and other aesthetic problems that can be difficult to treat. Hence the importance of using a nutritious cream.

Knowing that hair is one of the primary physical assets in a person, the cosmetic industry has taken on the task of developing thousands of commercial treatments that can deeply nourish the hair to keep it healthy and radiant.

However, these products can cause side effects and are usually very expensive.

Fortunately, there are many natural alternatives that you can prepare at home to avoid harsh chemicals.

In this article, we are going to share with you the incredible recipe for a homemade nutritious cream, designed for people who struggle with dryness or split ends problems.

Are you ready to discover it?

Nutritive cream with shea butter and oils

Shea butter and some essential oils are very useful in providing nutrients to the hair as well as stimulating hair growth.

The recipe for this nourishing cream has been used since ancient times as a 100% natural treatment capable of repairing hair damage for healthy and radiant hair.

While most use it to treat dryness and speed up hair growth, it’s important to know that it’s also great for people who want perfect smoothness and unparalleled shine.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of shea butter (15 g)
• ½ teaspoon of coconut oil (7 g)
• ½ teaspoon of olive oil (8 g)
• ¾ tablespoon of jojoba oil (5 g)
• ¾ tablespoon of sweet almond oil (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon of aloe vera gel (7 g)
• ⅛ tablespoon of vitamin E (0.6 g)
• 6 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops of chamomile essential oil
• 5 drops of bergamot essential oil

Preparation

• In a saucepan, mix the shea butter and coconut oil, and heat them in a bain-marie for a few minutes.
  You can also melt both ingredients in the microwave for a few seconds.
• Once they are melted, add the rest of the ingredients and stir well so that they are well mixed.
• Pour the preparation into an airtight glass container and let stand for several hours in the refrigerator.
• When the mixture has acquired a solid consistency, remove it from the refrigerator and store it at room temperature to keep its creamy texture.
• In a cool, dry place, it can last up to a month. However, in the refrigerator it can keep a little longer, although it tends to harden a little too much.

Method of application

• Since all hair types can react differently, we advise you to do a little test before using the product.
• If you consider that you can use it, apply the cream with a gentle massage all over your hair and scalp.
• The hair should be slightly damp or dry.
• It is best to apply this treatment in the evening so that it works during the hours of rest. Otherwise, you can leave it on for 2 or 3 hours, wearing a charlotte on your head.
• This nutritive treatment can be applied up to twice a week.
• If your hair is in very bad condition, use it three times a week.
• There is no time limit for use, so  you can definitely add it to your daily beauty regimen. 

What are the benefits of this natural cream?

The properties of shea butter and the oils used in this product, bring significant benefits to hair that suffers from dryness or damage caused by the environment.

This cream has an excellent moisturizing action, which replaces the natural oils lost due to the alteration of the scalp’s pH.

It is also a significant source of vitamins A, B and E which stimulate natural growth, stopping hair loss and strengthening hair follicles.

This cream is recommended for:

• Smooth the hair more easily.
• Repair damage caused by heat devices (hair straighteners, hair dryers, etc.)
• Reduce curls
• Control curls or frizzy hair.
• Add shine to opaque hair.

Motivate yourself to make this natural cream at home and you will notice the changes in your hair in a matter of days!

Do not forget to use the nutritive cream in the recommended amounts because if you use it too much, you could make your hair more oily.