Cocoa - This is a useful product for the body, which will provide proper care for any hair. Hair masks made from cocoa butter, powder or chocolate will not only restore damaged curls, but also relieve stress or a bad mood.
Folk recipes for masks will delight in the availability and ease of preparation. And the result of the application will be visible after just a few procedures.
Cocoa benefits for hair
Cocoa beans contain a large number of vitamins and minerals that can nourish and restore damaged hair.
In the composition of cocoa are contained:
- Squirrels;
- Fats;
- Minerals
- Amino acids, fatty acids;
- Alkaloids.
The hair structure consists of protein, lipids, water and pigment. A lack of any of these substances leads to weakening, thinning and dryness of the hair. The chemical composition of cocoa allows you to provide a supply of the necessary components and give the strands a healthy, well-groomed appearance.
More than 50% of the chemical composition of cocoa beans is oil. It consists of palmitic, stearic, oleic and other acids. Thanks to fatty acids, cocoa provides nutrition that is necessary for damaged hair from regular harmful effects.
Cocoa butter contains vitamins E and K. These components accelerate skin regeneration, protect roots from oxygen starvation, and produce protein.
Cocoa has coloring properties. Masks from this product give dark hair a richer shade.
Blondes should use cocoa with caution if they do not want to make their hair darker.
As a result of regular procedures cocoa will help:
- Repair damaged hair;
- Eliminate dry and brittle strands;
- Get rid of falling out.
The pleasant smell of the product will provide a pleasant procedure that will increase mood and well-being.
Application features
Cocoa can be used as powder or oil. A secondary product, chocolate, will also be useful.
Cocoa butter can be used in different ways:
- In liquid form. Before use, the product must be melted. To do this, oil is heated to 40 ° in a water bath. It is not recommended to heat the product in a microwave oven, since when overheated, it will lose most of its useful properties;
- In dry form. In order to apply cocoa butter in a dry form, it is enough to take a slice and rub it thoroughly with its head. Such procedures help strengthen hair follicles and get rid of hair loss. Wash off the oil after 40-50 minutes, using shampoo.
- As part of the masks. Thanks to the beneficial components of other natural products, you can get rid of hair problems much faster.
Particular attention should be paid to cleansing hair after procedures. Cocoa butter is a fatty product that visually contaminates hair.
Owners of oily hair are not recommended to combine cocoa with various oils, as this can increase the release of sebum.
Hair masks with cocoa butter
There are many recipes for masks from cocoa butterthat are not inferior in terms of effectiveness to salon cosmetic procedures. Such recipes are easy to prepare and available for every pocket.
Cocoa butter is the fat that is obtained by pressing beans. It is impossible to cook it yourself.
You can buy the product in a pharmacy, soap or beauty salon, as well as in the online store. In order for the mask to bring only a favorable result, you need to take care of the quality of the product.
When choosing cocoa butter, you should pay attention to the following:
- The degree of cocoa processing. Oil can be refined or not. Recommended to buy unrefined product. After processing, the oil loses its useful qualities and is used for food production. Refined oil is colorless and has a light chocolate smell, unrefined oil is dark in color with a pronounced aroma.
- Packaging and cost of the product. Cocoa butter should be neatly packaged, free from greasy smudges, etc. The product should not be very cheap. The optimal price for 100 g of product is 250-300 rubles. If the cost is significantly lower than indicated, then the product consists of a combination of other, cheaper vegetable fats.
- Manufacturer. It is better to give preference to well-known brands that have established themselves in the cosmetic market (for example, Medicomed, Cococare or Royal Forest).
In order to get the maximum benefit from home remedies, you need to follow some recommendations:
- The mask should be applied to wet hair. It is recommended to clean the curls with warm water using shampoo;
- During the procedure, you need to insulate your hair. To do this, wrap your head in polyethylene and a bath towel;
- Before applying the mask, it is necessary to check it for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the bend of the elbow or wrist. If after 15-20 minutes there are no discomfort (redness, itching), then the mask can be used as intended.
From a large number of recipes, the greatest demand was for masks with the addition of eggs, cognac or essential oils.
With kefir and burdock
Cocoa Butter Combination kefir help revitalize dry, dyed hair. Kefir is rich in protein, which is a necessary building material for hair, and calcium protects hair, giving shine and a healthy look.
Burdock in the composition it has vitamins A, C, D, E and B. Due to its healing properties, the plant strengthens hairs along its entire length, protecting curls from external influences. Burdock is used as a part of various decoctions, masks or ointments. The plant can be purchased at the pharmacy, it is available in various forms:
- In crushed form;
- Pressed tablets;
- Extract;
- Burdock oil (burdock is often called burdock).
To prepare the mask will be required Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cocoa butter;
- 1 tbsp. a spoon of burdock root oil;
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of kefir;
- 1 chicken yolk.
To prepare the mask, heat burdock and cocoa butter in a water bath. In the liquid warmed up to 35-40 ° add yolk and kefir, mix the ingredients until smooth.
Apply the finished mixture to the scalp with massaging movements, distribute along the length of the hair with a comb (made from natural materials). Keep the mask on your head 1-1.5 hours. During the procedure, it is recommended to wrap the hair in polyethylene and a towel. Then you should rinse the mixture with warm water using shampoo. It is recommended to carry out the procedure on dirty hair, 1-2 times a week.
With regular use of the mask, you can get rid of dandruff, normalize the secretion of sebum. Procedures are suitable for any type of hair.
With essential oil
A mask with cocoa butter and other essential oils is ideal for dry, brittle hair.
The hair, which is often exposed to chemical or thermal effects, especially needs to be moisturized and nourished. Also this mask will help with the delamination of the tips. Owners of oily hair are not recommended to rub the mask into the root zone.If necessary, it is enough to moisten the ends of the hair in the mask for 20-30 minutes.
The following are required for the recipe. Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. l cocoa butter;
- 3-4 drops of ylang-ylang oil;
- 3-4 drops of rosemary oil;
- 3-4 drops of tea tree oil.
To prepare the product, you need to melt the cocoa butter in a water bath. To do this, it is worth heating the product to 35-40 °. Then add the remaining essential oils and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mask to dirty wet hair. Distribute the mass over the skin and the length of the hair, making a light massage of the head.
Procedure lasts 50-60 minutes, then the composition is washed off with warm water and shampoo. The mask should be applied 2 times a week. The course lasts 2-3 months as needed.
With rosemary
Rosemary Is a medicinal plant that has a healing effect in several directions at once:
- Moisturizes and nourishes hair;
- Eliminates dandruff;
- Fights the first gray hair;
- Strengthens hair roots and accelerates growth.
Rosemary is used as part of infusions, decoctions and masks. In combination with cocoa butter, the product is able to show a positive result after 2-3 applications.
Knowledgeable Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l rosemary;
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa butter.
For cooking, you need to warm the cocoa butter to a liquid state. It is also necessary to soak rosemary in 200 ml of hot water. The plant should be infused for 30-40 minutes. The finished product should be filtered and added to the melted cocoa butter.
The finished product is distributed along the entire length of the hair, then enveloped in a bath cap and a warm towel. Procedure lasts 1.5 - 2 hours, you need to clean your hair with shampoo.
With vitamins A and E
In the autumn and spring, hair suffers from a lack of vitamins. A mask of cocoa butter and various vitamin complexes will help to fill up the necessary elements.
To prepare the product you will need the following Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa butter;
- 2 tbsp. l burdock oil;
- 1 capsule of vitamin A;
- 1 capsule of vitamin E;
- 2-3 drops of grapefruit.
Melt cocoa butter in a water bath. Then add all of the listed ingredients and mix until smooth. Apply mask to wet hair on 30-40 minutesRinse off with warm water and shampoo.
Carry out the procedure 1-2 times a week within a month. The product is more suitable for owners of dry hair type.
Hair masks with cocoa powder
Masks made from cocoa powder are not inferior to recipes from butter. Any quality product from the store is suitable for the product. But, Before preparing the mask, you need to take into account several nuances:
- Powder masks are more suitable for brunettes, brown-haired or red. Cocoa has a coloring pigment that makes the hair darker;
- It is better to give preference to lighter shades of cocoa. Darker shades contain more alkali that can harm the skin, causing irritation and itching;
- During the procedure, it is better to put an unnecessary towel on the shoulders. Due to the same coloring properties, if drops from the mask get on clothes, a dark mark may remain;
- Before using one of the mask recipes, an allergic reaction test should be performed.
If you make masks with cocoa powder regularly, following all the recommendations, then as a result, the hair will be transformed after a month of therapy.
With egg and olive oil
Egg - It is an ingredient available to everyone, which has a complex effect on the health and beauty of hair. The composition of the egg contains a large number of vitamins: A, E, B, D. They nourish and moisturize the structure of the strands. Vitamin D makes hair less brittle, fights against split ends. Olive oil perfectly moisturizes dry hair, nourishing them from the inside.
To prepare the mask, you need the following Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. l cocoa;
- 5 tbsp. l olive oil;
- 2 chicken yolks.
All ingredients must be mixed until smooth. The finished product is applied to the scalp with massaging movements and distributed over the entire length. Procedure lasts 40-50 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water and use shampoo if necessary.
The course of masks with these ingredients lasts 1,5 - 2 months. The tool can be used no more than 2 times a week.
With milk
Sour-milk products have a moisturizing and regenerating effect on the hair. Composed of milk contains:
- Squirrels;
- B vitamins;
- Acids;
- Calcium.
B vitamins create a thin invisible film on each hair, which protects the hair from external factors. Collagen strengthens hair, giving it great strength, volume and elasticity.
To prepare the mask, you need the following Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l fresh milk, it is best to use homemade milk;
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa.
The milk is heated, after which cocoa powder is added. The consistency should resemble gruel. Apply the finished mixture to the hair roots and evenly distribute along the length of the comb. The procedure lasts no more 30 minutes, then the hair is cleaned with warm water without shampoo.
The procedure can be performed 2-3 times a week within 1-2 months.
With honey
Cocoa powder powder is suitable for oily hair type. The active substances of cocoa can normalize the secretion of released fat, while not injuring the scalp.Honey in a mixture of ingredients gives curls gentle care and nutrition. Also, this tool will help strengthen hair roots and accelerate their growth.
To prepare the mask, you will need the following Ingredients:
- 100 g of cocoa;
- 100 ml of kefir or yogurt;
- 1 tbsp. l liquid honey;
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
To prepare this product you need to mix honey, vinegar and kefir, then mix in cocoa powder. Apply the finished mixture to the scalp with massaging movements.
The procedure lasts for 10-15 minutes, then the mask is washed off under warm running water. It is recommended to lubricate the hairline and forehead with cream before the procedure, as the skin may stain. Such masks can be done 1-2 times a week.
Contraindications to the use of cocoa
Cocoa butter is a product that has a gentle effect on the scalp and hair.
Cocoa powder can irritate sensitive skin. Therefore, preference should be given to a product of a light shade.
Also, cocoa powder should not be used if there are skin lesions on the head, for example, cuts, wounds or boils. Before using the masks, it is necessary to check the mixture for allergies or individual intolerance.
To do this, apply a little tool on the wrist or bend the elbow. If after 15-20 minutes you feel unpleasant sensations, then it is better not to use such a mixture.
