Sesame oil is also known as gingelly oil. It is highly nourishing, healing and lubricating. Other than being used as a flavour enhancing cooking oil, it has many beauty benefits too. Sesame oil is popularly used for hair growth and to maintain scalp health. It is enriched with Vitamin E, B complex, and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and protein that strengthens the hair from the roots and deeply nourishes.

 

Benefits Of Sesame Oil For Hair


Treats Premature Graying

Massaging your hair and scalp with sesame oil can prevent premature graying, retaining the natural color of your hair for longer. In fact, sesame oil has hair darkening properties. Regular use of this oil will help darken your hair while keeping it healthy.

Promotes Hair Growth

Sesame oil improves the circulation of blood in the scalp, and it thereby promotes hair growth. It is also highly penetrative which helps heal chemical damage, and supplies nourishment to your hair shafts and follicles.

Protects Hair From Harmful UV Rays

Another benefit sesame oil offers to hair health is that it’s a natural sun-blocking agent. Applying sesame oil to your scalp and hair prevents the potential hair damage that could occur during extended sun exposure. Sesame oil forms a protective coat around the hair shaft, keeping it safe from the harmful rays of the sun, It also saves your hair from the damaging effects of pollution.

Treats Head Lice

Another lesser known benefit of sesame oil is that it can be used with other essential oils to treat head lice. Regularly applying the oil to hair before shampooing has proven to be extremely beneficial for the same. Sesame oil is antibacterial and using it on the scalp helps keep both fungal and bacterial infections at bay.

Soothing Properties

Sesame oil has soothing and tranquilizing properties. Harsh heat can be damaging to the hair follicles. Sesame oil acts as a coolant, working from within and nourishing the scalp from inside and out. Sesame oil locks the moisture within, thus preventing further damage.

Sesame Oil For Dandruff

Massaging sesame oil into your scalp every night, before bed, helps treat dandruff while soothing the scalp and preventing further aggravation.

Sesame Oil For Dryness

Mixing equal parts of root juice, sesame oil, and lemon juice, creates the perfect potion for tackling dryness. You can apply this to your scalp with your fingertips, massage the potion in a circular motion and cover all parts of the scalp. Leave it on overnight and wash it off the next morning. For better results, soak a towel in hot water, squeeze out the excessive water and wrap it around your head. Keep it on for 30 minutes and then shampoo your hair. The heat will allow the oil mixture to penetrate and condition your scalp deeply.

Sesame Oil For Hair Shine

Rub 2-3 drops of the oil in between your palms and then apply it to your hair. Not only will this add shine, it will also work as a leave-in conditioner.

Sesame Oil For Deep Conditioning

Warm the oil and combine it with any deep conditioner. Apply the mixture onto your hair and leave it on for at least one hour. For maximum results, leave it on overnight.

Revitalizes Damaged Hair

The oil has high penetrating properties and works wonders to revitalize the damaged hair by nourishing the hair and scalp from deep within.

Combats Hair Loss Due To Stress

Stress is among the chief culprits behind hair loss. Due to its amazing cooling properties, sesame oil helps relieve stress and, thus, plays a vital role in combating hair loss.

It is important to note that just using the oil to massage your hair is not a cure to dryness. Dryness is often caused by a lack of hydrating foods and liquids in your diet. Even though sesame oil nourishes the scalp and controls dryness, you need to employ extra measures to combat scalp dryness and dandruff. Drink plenty of water every day and include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Be sure to eat lots of nuts and seeds that will tackle any deficiency of essential fatty acids. Also, do not wash your hair with hot water as hot water will strip the hair of its natural oils.

 

Source: Style Craze

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