Is it possible to grow gorgeous hair and eyelashes using burdock oil

What is the use of burdock oil

Burdock oil is obtained from the roots of a large burdock (popularly - burdock). The root is crushed and infused with olive, sunflower and other oils.

Burdock oil is actively used in cosmetology for skin, nail and hair care, because it is just a storehouse of useful substances:

Vitamins A and E help fight dandruff and give your hair shine. B vitamins improve growth.
Inulin. Upon contact with the epidermis, it cleans up dead cells.
Stearic and palmitic acids. Promotes the production of elastin and collagen. Thus, they stimulate the regeneration of the scalp. These fatty acids are hair growth activators.
Protein. Nourishes the cortex, tightens the cuticle. This makes the hair look smooth and shiny. Protein is indispensable in the fight against split ends.

Olga Aleinikova podiatrist, browist

The benefits of burdock oil are directly proportional to the concentration of burdock extract in it. If the extract is sufficient, the oil can actually help strengthen and nourish hair follicles.

Pay attention to where the burdock extract is on the list of ingredients. If first comes olive or some other oil, then a decoction of chamomile, vitamins and only then burdock, then the concentration of the main active substance is low.

What is burdock oil

For cosmetic purposes, burdock oil is used both in pure form and with various additives: propolis, garlic, tea tree, chamomile, and so on. Most often, you can find these types on the shelves of pharmacies and shops.

Burdock oil with red pepper … The main mission of the burning component is to stimulate blood circulation. The more blood flow to the follicles, the better the nutrition and growth of the hair.
Burdock oil with nettle … Stinging nettle extract enhances the beneficial effect of burdock. It also contains many vitamins and organic acids.
Burdock oil with vitamins … For a greater and faster effect, burdock oil is additionally enriched with vitamins. Lifehacker has a separate article about the vitamins necessary for hair. Be sure to read it.

How to apply burdock oil for hair

Burdock oil has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance. To check for allergies, apply it behind your ear. If within 24 hours the skin does not turn red and does not start to itch, you can smear your head.

Burdock oil can be applied to both dry and damp hair. Heat the oil to 30-40 degrees. Better in a water bath: in the microwave, it can lose its beneficial properties.

Apply the composition to your head. Massage the scalp and distribute the oil along the entire length of the hair (except for burdock oil with red pepper, it is applied only to the roots). For hair below the shoulders, it usually takes about five tablespoons of the product.

Tie your hair into a bun, put on a shower cap, and wrap your head in a towel. Keep burdock oil on your hair for one and a half to two hours.

Rinse off with hot water, chamomile infusion, or a weak solution of apple cider vinegar (one tablespoon per liter of water). If your scalp and hair tend to be oily, wash with shampoo.

Dry your hair without a hairdryer (if possible).

If the oil does not want to wash off, then you have taken too much of it or distributed it unevenly. Beaten egg yolk can help solve the problem: apply it to your hair and wash your hair.

You can also get rid of the oil film with cornstarch. If the hair is shoulder-length, then simply sprinkle it with strands, comb out the powder with a comb and rinse. It is better to treat long hair with starch diluted in water to a state of gruel.

Hair masks with burdock oil

It is believed that if you regularly use burdock oil once or twice a week, then after a couple of months the hair will become noticeably larger, and their condition will improve.

The same frequency is recommended for masks based on burdock oil.

Mix of oils to activate hair growth … Mix burdock and castor oil in a 2: 1 ratio. Add one teaspoon of dry yeast. Keep the mask for about two hours, then rinse thoroughly.
Mustard powder mask … Like pepper, mustard improves blood circulation in the scalp, and therefore helps to accelerate hair growth. Dissolve one tablespoon of mustard powder with warm water until a gruel is formed. Add one tablespoon of burdock oil and the same amount of low-fat sour cream. Keep the mask on your hair for 30-40 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly.
Cognac mask for oily hair … Normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, the hair becomes thicker. Mix three tablespoons of warmed burdock oil and a tablespoon of brandy. Add the beaten yolks of two eggs and a tablespoon of honey. Keep the mask for half an hour with a towel wrapped around your head.

How to use burdock oil for eyelashes and eyebrows

In order for the eyelashes to be lush, thick and shiny, they need care. Burdock oil can be one of the components of such care. It is often used to recover from eyelash extensions. It also comes to the aid of girls who have to tint their eyebrows due to the fact that the latter grow very rarely.

With regard to eyelashes and eyebrows, everything is very individual. When you just need to strengthen the cilia, you can try burdock oil. But if after a month the result is zero, it is better to switch to professional rulers. When you need to restore eyelashes after a serious chemical attack (for example, after chemotherapy or a burn) or eyelashes weakened due to age, it is better to immediately use professional products. Burdock oil is powerless here.

Olga Aleinikova podiatrist, browist

Buy an eyelash brush or use grandma's method: use a tube of old mascara or eyeliner. Remove the dispenser, rinse the bottle and brush thoroughly. Fill the tube with burdock oil using a syringe and replace the dispenser.

Remove makeup or simply wipe your eyelids with micellar water. The procedure is best done in the evening. Some girls leave the oil on all night, others prefer to keep it for one or two hours and wash before going to bed. They are afraid that the product will leak into the eyes (it will not hurt, but an unpleasant film will form) or stain the bed linen.

Never use burdock oil with pepper and other burning additives for eyelashes and eyebrows!

If you have a liner brush, apply the oil to the upper movable eyelid at the lash line as well as to the eyebrows. Using the mascara brush, brush your eyelashes and eyebrows from the middle to the ends. Blot excess oil with a cotton pad.

After the procedure, wash yourself in the usual way.

Burdock oil for eyelashes and eyebrows is used daily for one to two months. After that, you can take a break and repeat the course.

Burdock oil masks for eyelashes and eyebrows

To enhance the effect, burdock oil can be combined with other oils and herbs.

Castor burdock mask with aloe juice … Moisturizes and strengthens eyelashes and eyebrows. Mix in equal proportions (about one teaspoon each) castor oil, burdock oil and aloe juice.
Rosehip mask … Stops hair loss, makes eyelashes and eyebrows thicker. Mix in equal proportions burdock, sea buckthorn and almond oil, as well as a rosehip decoction.
Vitamin mask … In addition to all the same growth acceleration, it protects eyelashes and eyebrows from the negative effects of the environment. Mix one teaspoon of burdock and olive oil and one ampoule of vitamins A and E.

Before using any cosmetic product, you should always check its composition and certification. Burdock oil is no exception. Even though it is sold at the pharmacy. Quality burdock oil can be tried for hair, eyebrow and eyelash care. But you shouldn't wait for a miraculous effect. With the proper concentration of burdock extract, the hair will become thicker and stronger. But not more.

Olga Aleinikova podiatrist, browist

Have you ever used burdock oil? Tell us in the comments how your hair, eyebrows and eyelashes reacted to this product.