So I went to work researching recipes, trying them out and discovering what a lot of people had already found out.... Either the recipes left my hair too oily, or it dried my husband's scalp out too much. (My husband has psoriasis on his face and scalp. Although, he has had GREAT results for his face using my Lavender Lotion.)
So I figured I would have to develop my own recipe for our "Poo" Free hair care.
I found that Sunflower Oil had great benefits for your hair:
Just like skin, sunflower oil has a moisturizing effect on your hair as well. A wide array of nutrients and antioxidants together with essential fatty acids make it extremely beneficial for your hair. Following are the benefits of sunflower oil for hair.
Due to its light texture and mild flavour, sunflower oil softens the hair and adds sheen. It helps control frizz, tackles dryness, damage and makes you hair manageable. This versatile oil maintains hair’s luster and texture and can be used as a natural conditioner.
Being extremely light, sunflower oil helps in conditioning greasy hair without adding more greasy feeling. It nourishes the hair and prevents breakage. Also, Sunflower oil is an important source of gamma alpha linolenic acid (GLA) which helps in preventing thinning of hair. It is effective in the treatment of hair-loss, baldness and alopecia areata characterized by round patches of lost hair.
All of this made me know that I wanted to use Sunflower Oil as my primary oil for the "POO" Free recipe.
Coconut Oil is one of my favorite things to use in my recipes. It is a great conditioning agent. I use it as the base for all of my water free lotions. So I thought it would be great for the "Poo" free hair product too.
So Why coconut oil is better than the average face moisturizer. And hair serum. And body lotion: "Commercial moisturizers contain lots of water, which makes you feel like your skin is being moisturized. But as soon as the water dries, your skin becomes dry again. Also, many commercial brands of moisturizers contain petroleum-based ingredients that can suffocate the skin. In contrast, coconut oil provides deep and real moisture. It helps strengthen underlying tissues and helps remove excessive dead cell on the skin's surface that makes your skin rough and flaky in texture. It also great for shine and as a natural moisturizer for your hair. This made it a wonderful addition to my alternative!
Next I needed a soap, I mean oils are good but we also want to clean the scalp and hair. So I decided to use my homemade pure vegetable glycerin. Although you can buy pure vegetable glycerin at your hobby stores in the soap area. Just make sure that it is says: PURE VEGETABLE GLYCERIN.
So now I had to decide which Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil to use in my recipe. So many essential oils are good for hair but I also wanted a clean refreshing LIGHT scent. (especially since this was for myself and my husband). So after researching which oils are beneficial to hair, I decide to go with White Grapefruit. White Grapefruit can also help with hair growth. So I figured that it would be great to help body and thickness.
You can order some White Grapefruit Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil by clicking this link and then going to Affiliate Join. You will then be able to purchase your own.
So now you know why I choose the ingredients I did. I have been using the "Poo" Free alternative for about 3 1/2 weeks now and am still loving it.
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| Here is a photo I snapped today to show how healthy my hair still looks. |
