Glycerin is a clear, odorless liquid with a viscous consistency. It has a sweet taste. It can be mixed with water in different proportions. It is highly hygroscopic. Cosmetic properties of the substance were discovered at the end of the XVIII century. Viscous fluid immediately became a salvation for people who have long been in the fresh air. They smeared her chapped, dry and inflamed skin of hands, face.
The benefits of glycerin for hair
The use of glycerin for hair is caused by its unique properties. When glycerol enters the cell, it breaks down into carbon dioxide and water. Water has a moisturizing effect, does not allow the cells to dry out, keeping in them the optimal amount of moisture. And carbon dioxide cleans from toxins, pollution, residues of cosmetics. It turns out a kind of home lamination hair.
The use of glycerin also has a tonic effect on hair. The first use of the tool will make the strands obedient, which will allow to experiment with different hairstyles. With regular use of the substance, you can expect the following results:
curls are easy to comb;- thin hair compacted;
- strands become elastic, shiny;
- the section of tips is eliminated;
- dandruff can be avoided;
- there is an active growth of curls;
- static effect is removed.
curls are easy to comb;In addition, glycerin is able to reduce the irritant effect of other components of cosmetics, for example, red pepper, ginger, onion juice, alcohol.
It can be used not only for dry hair. Thus, glycerin has the opposite effect on fatty curls, because it dries the roots, which is done by reducing sebum production.
Indications for use
Glycerin is recommended to use to owners of curly hair for their softening. It will also help to increase the protective function of the skin, cleaned of dead cells. You can safely apply the tools for such problems as:
- naughty strands;
- seborrhea;
- irritation;
- slow hair growth;
- damaged tips.
You can use the tool when you need to get rid of a small "redhead". This is especially true for owners of curls of light shades. With proper use of this tool you can lighten strands by half a tone. This is often necessary with incorrect staining or the use of poor-quality paint.
Side effects and contraindications
The side effects of the use of glycerol include improper dosage, long-term use of funds. Brunettes and brown-haired women suffer most of all, because their hair can be lightened by the use of the product. Other consequences are possible:
- dried strands and scalp;
- circulation problems;
- irritability and rash.
The tool is not recommended for use with individual intolerance. It is also prohibited to use it in the presence of serious damage to the skin, psoriasis, pustules, scratches. But pregnancy and lactation - not an obstacle to the use of funds.
Homemade glycerin masks - the most effective recipes
Before using any home mask, a sensitivity test is required. Apply a small amount of the substance to the elbow, wait 10 minutes and rinse the skin. If within two hours there is no irritation, redness, you can safely use the mask.
Moisturizing
In order for the mixture to work on the strands as efficiently as possible, it is necessary not only to fully adhere to the recipe, but also to mix the components well. If there are lumps in the composition, the mass will not be well applied, it will not penetrate into the hair structure.
For cooking you need:
- 1 tablespoon gelatin;
- 2 tablespoons of glycerin;
- 0.5 tablets of aspirin;
- a bit of any professional mask.
Cooking Instructions:
- Gelatin is diluted in warm water, heated in a water bath to dissolve the product.
- Aspirin is ground into powder. We combine all the ingredients, mix them carefully, put on the hair, warm the head with a towel.
- After 30 minutes, wash off.
To better distribute the composition of the hair, use the comb. Moreover, metal products are better not to take, because the interaction with the mask will lead to oxidation and unwanted reactions.
Regenerating mask
During the course you need to use the same proportions, without changing the composition. Before using the hair you need to wash and dry a little. The mixture is applied with light massage movements.
Ingredients:
- one teaspoon of glycerin and apple cider vinegar;
- one yolk;
- 2 tablespoons of castor oil.
The action algorithm is as follows:
- Heat the oil, beat the yolk and vinegar, combine all components, add glycerin to them, mix.
- Apply to curls, insulate the head with a plastic bag, withstand 40 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Castor oil is excellent for fine hair, giving the strands the necessary volume. Can be replaced by burdock oil, which is effective for emergency rehabilitation of curls.
Caring mask
This composition is ideal for normal hair type. The duration of treatment is one and a half months. Lemon essential oil, which is part of the composition, provides smooth and silky curls. Owners of blond hair will get a beautiful platinum shade.
For cooking you need:
- 1 teaspoon glycerin;
- two yolks;
- some lemon essential oil.
Pound the yolks, add the remaining components to them, mix thoroughly, apply the mixture to the hair and incubate for half an hour, rinse with clean water.
Preliminary it is desirable to heat up glycerin and essential oil that will allow substances to get into structure of hair quicker. But to warm up the yolk should not be, because it will collapse. For better exposure, a few minutes to massage the scalp.
For hair growth
When cooking, honey is used, which should not be warmed up, since it can lose its valuable properties. Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon glycerin;
- 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil;
- 1 tablespoon honey;
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice;
- egg.
Algorithm cooking:
- Oil is heated, the components are mixed until a homogeneous mixture.
- We put on hair, we warm a towel, maintain 40 minutes, wash off.
For split ends
Vinegar, used in this recipe, is a real cure for the tips of the hair. Due to its properties, it clogs the scales, seals the ends, which resembles the effect of lamination. And the hair will not only not be cut, but will be protected from the negative effects of the environment.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar;
- 1 tbsp. glycerol;
- yolk.
Algorithm cooking:
- Heat the oil a little, whisk the yolk separately.
- Combine the components, mix thoroughly.
- Apply the mass on the ends of the hair for 20 minutes, wash off with shampoo.
From fat
Glycerin not only moisturizes the hair. The mask prepared according to this recipe works on the principle of boomerang, because it dries roots. For cooking you need:
- squirrels 2 eggs;
- 2 tbsp. vodka or alcohol;
- 2 tbsp. glycerol.
The preparation is as follows:
- Whip proteins, add the rest of the ingredients to them, knead well.
- Apply to clean wet curls, paying particular attention to the roots.
- Withstand 20 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water.
You can replace alcohol or vodka with brandy. True in this case, the drink must be of high quality, without any additives or preservatives. For extra hair nourishment, add honey or aloe juice.
From falling out
In this recipe, we need a mummy, which must be purchased in tablets or granules. For cooking you need:
- 1 tsp glycerol;
- 0.5 tsp mumiyo;
- 0.5 tsp wine vinegar;
- 1 yolk;
- two tablespoons castor oil.
Instruction:
- Mumie pound to obtain a powder, mix with the other ingredients.
- The composition is applied to the hair and heat the head with a towel.
- Hold for half an hour and wash off.
The main advantage of the mask is a combination of mummy and glycerin. If you already know about the beneficial properties of the latter, then the mummy protects the curls from the negative effects of the environment. The composition of this substance contains components that restore and strengthens thinned strands.
Vitamin mask
For the preparation we need:
- 1 tbsp. Vitamin A and E;
- 2 tbsp. glycerol.
Separately, warm the vitamins and glycerin, then mix them. Apply the composition to the hair, we warm the head. After 20 minutes, wash off.
Vitamin A helps to normalize the production of sebum, which prevents the appearance of dandruff, helps to accelerate cell regeneration. Vitamin E provides a healthy looking hair.
Masks with glycerin for lightening hair
The method presented here is not only suitable for blondes, brunettes using masks can change hair color by half a tone.
With chamomile
Chamomile flowers from ancient times are used by fair-haired girls to wash curls. It not only strengthens the hair, but also gives them shine. Chamomile also has a calming effect, eliminates inflammation and irritation on the scalp.
To prepare the mask you need:
- 2 tbsp. fresh chamomile flowers;
- 50 ml of glycerol.
Mask preparation algorithm:
- Flowers pour 0.5 liters of boiled water.
- Capacity with means we cover and insist broth for 2 hours.
- After we filter and mix with glycerin.
- Apply the mass on the strands, warming with a towel and after 40 minutes wash off.
It is possible to spend clarification of hair with the help glycerin and a camomile within 2-3 weeks, only no more than 4 procedures.
With kefir
The presence of kefir in the mask gives a specific smell, so you need to use shampoo for rinsing. If the smell does not go away, use any fragrant hair balm. For cooking you need:
- 3 tbsp. glycerol;
- 50 ml of kefir;
- 1 egg;
- 1 tsp lemon juice.
We mix the ingredients, add the steamed glycerin, apply to damp hair, insulate. After half an hour, wash off.
Some recommendations on the use of glycerin for hair
Glycerol therapy is beneficial for hair only if the basic rules for the use of this substance are taken into account.
These include:
- Correct selection of proportions. When preparing preparations and masks with glycerin, it is required to select doses in order not to harm the hair and not to overdry it. This requires to take into account the type of hair and their length.
- Compliance with measures. Frequent use of glycerin will cause yellowing of the hair. Therefore, be sure to take breaks between courses. Also, the hair can simply get used to the glycerin because of what the effect of the agent goes down. 1 course of treatment lasts no more than a month - 1 mask per week.
- Use in diluted form. Despite the mild effect of glycerin, this substance can disrupt the structure of the hair when it is applied without additional components. This may cause excessive strand dryness.
- Adding at the end. When preparing homemade cosmetics, the main component should be added at the very end. At the same time, it is recommended to warm it up a little in a water bath or in a microwave to enhance the effect.
- Proper flushing. Glycerin needs to be removed in several washes. Shampoo while you can not use it, only in case you need to wash off fatty or strongly smelling compounds.
If there is no time, add a little glycerin to professional cosmetics: balms for hair loss, conditioners, shampoos for dandruff. In this case, the proportion will be 1: 3. You can also enhance the action of glycerin masks with herbal infusions. Especially useful for hair is calendula, burdock, oak bark. Fill the substance with boiling water, leave to infuse for two hours, add 50 ml of glycerin.
