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You’ve probably heard of flaxseeds in connection with cleansing the intestines, as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, or as a treatment for cancer.
Did you know, however, that they are also a great means of promoting hair growth?
Before we move on to the recipe itself, let’s first look at the ways they support hair growth.
1. Excellent source of vitamin E
Vitamin E is one of the best vitamins you can use to support the growth of your hair.
It owes this to its strong antioxidant effect, which protects the hair and scalp from damage and the formation of dandruff.
It also improves the quality of blood capillaries, thereby increasing circulation in the scalp and the supply of nutrients to hair roots.
Vitamin E is also helpful in preventing premature graying of hair.
2. They create a balance of the scalp’s pH and sebum production
Flax seeds help restore the natural pH balance of the scalp and sebum production.
These are two factors that affect the rate of hair growth and their health. Flax seeds soothe the skin and subcutaneous glands, suppress inflammation and thus induce the correct skin pH.
For growth, hair also needs the scalp not to be too dry. And this is precisely provided by sebum.
3. They nourish the hair
As we mentioned in the introduction, flax seeds are a rich source of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for healthy hair growth.
Omega-3 fatty acids strengthen hair roots and make them more resistant to external damage. Hair then grows faster and is stronger and less prone to breakage.
Omega-3 acids also improve hair elasticity.
4. They moisturize the hair and scalp
Flax seeds give the scalp and hair the proper surface structure.
The correct surface structure subsequently helps retain moisture, reduces hair breakage, split ends, drying out, and even limits the buildup of static electricity.
5. They soothe the scalp
Regular use of flax seeds prevents hair loss and shedding, scalp eczema and the formation of dandruff.
Moreover, flax seeds are a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
They can be consumed internally as well as used in recipes for external application. We’ll tell you about one such recipe for external use right in the next section.
How to make a hair gel at home using flax seeds
To prepare our gel you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of flax seeds, about 0.5 dcl
- 2 glasses of water, approximately 4 dcl
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Preparation method
Proceed as follows:
1. Put the flax seeds into a pot and cover them with water.
2. Bring the water to a boil and simmer over low heat until the liquid begins to thicken.
3. Now add the lemon juice (cooking will destroy vitamin C, but this recipe is not about that, so it is not a problem).
4. Stir everything again and turn off the heat. Strain the liquid through a sieve into a bowl or other container.
5. Let it cool. The liquid should continue to thicken until it forms a gel.
6. Then transfer the prepared gel to a sealable container and store it in the refrigerator.
Application
Apply the prepared gel regularly to your hair and scalp. It is best to do this every morning and evening.
It won’t take long before you notice your hair growing faster, becoming thicker and significantly better in quality.
The total duration of use is not specified; continue applying the gel as needed.
