One of the major beauty concerns for both men and women is the appearance of gray hair. Considered a sign of old age, the first gray hairs are hardly accepted and often generate a state of depression, especially in women.
Like any other organ in the body, hair must receive the necessary and adequate nutrition to look beautiful and healthy. For this reason, we can say that healthy hair is a combination of good nutrition, good treatment with hair care and hormonal stability. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Stress, malnutrition, pollution, old age or even hormonal imbalance, play a harmful role on the health of our hair, thus promoting their fall as well as the early appearance of gray hair.
Understanding the appearance of gray hair
The appearance of gray hair, also called canities, appears following a decrease in the production of melanin by melanocytes, cells which have the role of tinting the hair. As the years go by, the years run out, so we are witnessing the transformation of the color of the hair which turns gray. However, several factors are involved in the appearance of gray hair, including:
- Old age
- High level of stress
- An unsuitable diet
- Inheritance
- Excessive consumption of coffee, fried foods and spices
- An emotional shock or trauma
Although there are many quick hair coloring products, the fact remains that they remain very harmful because they contain harmful chemicals to the scalp and thereby accelerate hair loss. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that can reduce the appearance of canities and their visibility, thus helping to maintain beautiful and silky hair. One of these remedies is the combination of ginger, olive oil and preferably organic honey.
Natural recipe with ginger and olive oil
Ingredients :
A) 1. ginger root
B) 1. tablespoon olive oil
C) 1. tablespoon of honey
Method of preparation and use :
Grate the ginger to extract the juice. Pour the latter into a container and mix with a tablespoon of olive and a tablespoon of honey. Apply this mixture on your scalp once a week and let it sit for about 40 minutes. Once the forty minutes have passed, wash your hair with your usual shampoo.
Benefits of the ingredients :
- Ginger has many properties including relieving headaches, rheumatism, colds and nausea. Considered an antioxidant, it protects the cells of the body against free radicals. Widely used in traditional medicine, it has the merit of stimulating the scalp and promoting hair regrowth. Combined with other ingredients, it helps prevent and darken gray hair.
- Olive oil is rich in antioxidants. It is considered beneficial for our scalp. Rich in vitamin A and E, it reduces the damage caused by hair products. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids which help keep hair healthy and protected. it also contains antibacterial agents that fight, among other things, against dandruff and head lice. It is a moisturizer and natural hair care.
Honey is a must for hair beauty. Moisturizing and antioxidant, honey nourishes, strengthens and purifies the hair.