Have you noticed that off late your hair has thinned down? Well, as we age our hair begins to thin down over the years as it is a natural process and therefore, we have to use external sources of nourishment to the hair. Well, what better way to nourish the hair than using naturally available options!
Check out this super helpful two-ingredient sleeping mask that will not just boost your hair thickness, but will also benefit your hair in multiple other ways as well. It is super easy to make at home and this article will tell you how to!
How does using this aloe vera sleeping mask benefit your hair?
This simple hair mask has only two ingredients – aloe vera gel and castor oil! Yes, just two ingredients are all you need to make this mask.
Here are the benefits of both these ingredients for your hair:
Aloe Vera Gel:
Using aloe vera gel can calm and ease itchiness on the scalp, especially for people with dandruff. It can reduce the itchiness and flaking of the skin under your hair, as it has anti-inflammatory properties and can also reduce scalp inflammation caused by dandruff. It helps promote hair growth as it helps cleanse and nourish the scalp and can help reduce hair breakage and stimulate the hair follicles to promote hair growth.
Aloe vera is rich in vitamins and can contribute to cell turnover (a natural process that involves the constant shedding of dead skin cells and the replacement of it with younger skin cells, over a period of time) and promote healthy cell growth in turn promoting hair growth. It can promote the hair shine and give your hair a natural glow.
Aloe vera can control greasy hair, as aloe vera has enzymes and properties that can break down fats and strip away the extra oil (sebum) from the hair. It can also protect the hair from ultra-violet (UV) damage and retain the natural hair colour.
Castor Oil:
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid that can help lock moisture in the hair and can promote healthier hair and a cleaner scalp, in turn promoting better hair growth right from the hair follicles.
Castor oil can help strengthen the hair strands and promote hair and scalp nourishment. Therefore, with a healthy scalp, it promotes a better environment for the hair follicles to grow out from. Castor oil can increase circulation in the scalp and promote better absorption of other hair care products.
How to make the aloe vera sleeping mask at home?
Ingredients:
Aloe vera gel
Castor oil
Method:
Into a mixing bowl add in the aloe vera gel (preferably a commercial one for longer shelf life) and castor oil. Mix well until properly combined. Then, pour it into a filler bottle for storage purposes.
To use:
Using the filler, take a few drops of this homemade aloe vera sleeping mask and apply it randomly over your scalp and hair. Gently massage it in and leave it on overnight.
Rinse off with a mild shampoo the next morning and condition as usual.