Not only for the body, olive oil can also be used for hair health. Now, there are many hair care products that use olive oil as a “mainstay” ingredient for beautiful and healthy hair.
Olive oil has many health benefits. This oil is often used to lower bad cholesterol levels and improve heart health. In addition, the content of oleic acid, palmitic acid, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and antioxidants in this oil is also beneficial for hair health.
Various Benefits of Olive Oil for Hair
In addition to using hair care products that contain olive oil, you can use virgin olive oil to treat your hair, for example during a cream bath or for hair oil. The following are various benefits of olive oil for hair:
1. Overcome dry and split ends
Dry hair usually occurs because the outer layer is brittle and cannot maintain the moisture content of the hair. It also causes split ends, looks stiff and unhealthy.
The content of oleic acid and palmitic acid in olive oil can coat and nourish the outer layer of the hair so that the hair becomes more moist, smooth and easy to manage.
If you have dry or split ends, you can apply olive oil to your hair. If you have split ends, make sure the oil also covers the ends of your hair. After that, let your hair sit for 15 minutes, then wash your hair thoroughly.
2. Thicken hair
In addition to softening, the content in olive oil can also moisturize the scalp thereby reducing hair loss. Not only that, this oil is also rich in vitamin E which is proven to stimulate hair growth.
To get the benefits of this one, you can use olive oil as a hair mask at least 1-2 weeks. You can also mix egg yolks with olive oil to stimulate maximum hair growth.
3. Reduces dandruff
Olive oil is believed to reduce dandruff. It's easy, just prepare 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and then apply it to the scalp evenly. Let stand for 10 minutes, then massage the scalp and clean dandruff with a comb.
If you've done this and your dandruff persists, try combining an olive oil treatment with an anti-dandruff shampoo. Anti-dandruff shampoo containing salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, and zinc pyrithione can help overcome the problem of dandruff that you are experiencing.
4. Overcoming cradle cap (dandruff in babies)
Not only for adults, olive oil can also be used to treat dandruff in babies, or what is known as cradle cap.
How to overcome cradle cap with olive oil is not difficult. You simply apply this oil thinly to your little one's scalp, then massage gently for 1 minute. After that, let stand for 15 minutes and wash your little one's hair using baby shampoo slowly.
Olive oil can be used for various kinds of hair problems. However, hair health also depends on the health of our bodies. Therefore, maintaining a good lifestyle by eating healthy foods and exercising is also important to maintain healthy hair from within.
Also keep in mind that not all hair problems can be solved only with olive oil. If you have complaints that are difficult to overcome, such as hair loss or excessive dandruff, you should consult a doctor first.
