Premise
Ancient and undisputed means of seduction, healthy, shiny and strong hair has always been a universal symbol of beauty and sensuality; however, if the hair is greasy, fragile, thin and dull, the hope of having perfect and seductive hair appears increasingly distant and unattainable.
In this article we will discuss some of the natural remedies to solve the problem technically defined as oily seborrhea.
Fat hair
The sebaceous glands, under normal conditions, produce the right amount of sebum, which serves to nourish and protect the hair: however, when particular conditions occur, such as stress, incorrect nutrition and too frequent washing, these glands respond with an "overproduction sebaceous which, in the hair, appears as a real oil. Also problems related to the digestive system, hormonal imbalances, liver malfunction and menstrual cycle affect the production of sebum.
Wash the hair
A mistake made by many people subject to the problem of oily hair is represented by the mania to wash their hair often: most of the cleansers are formulated with very aggressive ingredients, which eliminate all the fat in the scalp by forcing the sebaceous glands to enhance the production of sebum, thereby making the situation worse. It should be noted, however, that it is not the washing itself that creates this anomalous sebum production, but the quality of the wash: the use of delicate shampoos, for example, does not seem to completely eradicate the normal scalp fat. , keeping the sebaceous production by the glands constant.
To find the most suitable shampoo for skin with oily seborrhea problems, it is advisable to contact a specialist.
Proper nutrition
The first remedy that must be considered is the correction of nutrition: the diet, in fact, greatly affects the health of the hair. It is always a good idea to consume fresh foods, seasonal fruit and vegetables, sources of vitamins and minerals that are very important for beauty and hair health. It should be remembered, however, that the problem of greasy hair cannot be completely resolved with dietary correction alone.
Herbal remedies
A shampoo based on birch, juniper and ivy can be a good natural remedy for oily hair:
Birch (Betula Alba) boasts disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Juniper (Juniperus communis) seems to influence the sebaceous glands in the production of sebum. It also boasts antiseptic (disinfectant) properties: sometimes, but not always, oily hair is also caused by poor hygiene, so excess fat accumulates on the scalp. Therefore, the use of disinfectants helps to purify the affected area.
The ivy (Hedera Helix) is widely used in cosmetics in the treatment of oily hair: its vasoconstrictive and astringent properties are in fact very interesting in relieving greasy seborrhea.
Another natural remedy is tea (Camelia sinensis), which thanks to its astringent properties acts as a sebum-regulating agent.
It seems that sea water also represents a valid natural remedy to alleviate the problem of oily hair: the salt present in the water acts by regulating the production of sebum, which should return to normal. However, sea water has the drawback of drying the hair too much and creating the typical "straw effect".
Again, the mint (Mentha x piperita) is a plant widely used in cosmetics, because it regulates the production of sebum, thanks to its balsamic and disinfectant properties.
Ancient remedies
In ancient times, lemon and vinegar were used as a natural remedy for oily hair: it seems in fact that to keep hair shiny and to remove excess sebum from oily hair, the lemon-vinegar combination performs a positive action.
Mythology tells that even the ancient gods paid great attention to their hair: it is said that Ariadne's very long hair helped to ignite the passion of the god Dionysus, who immediately fell into the arms of the beautiful Ariadne.
