Hair oil

Humans produce natural hair oil called sebum from glands around each follicle. Other mammals produce similar oils such as lanolin. When hair oils are first applied onto the scalp, the effect of the oil on the lipid barriers varies depending on the type of oil. When oil is first applied, the oil forms a protective hydrophobic film that decreases transepidermal water loss as it reduces evaporation from water from the skin.[4] The reduction of water loss is important to the scalp because it helps reduce hygral fatigue such as swelling and dryness.[5] Furthermore, hair oils fill up any gaps between the cuticle cells which prevent the penetration of any damaging substances in the hair follicle.[5]

Mineral and vegetable oils are used to make a variety of commercial and traditional hair oils. Coconut oil is a common ingredient and brands which use this include Macassar oil and Parachute. Other vegetable oils used on the hair include almond, argan, babassu, burdock, Castor, and tea seed. Going the more traditional route, natural oils are used more commonly as cosmetic products on the scalp. Each oil has its own use as each one provides different benefits to the scalp. Natural Oils come from natural resources that are very high in nutrients such as vitamin and fatty acids.[6]

Generally, hair oils could be introduced in a hair-care routine in many different ways. Many cosmetic products have ingredients with natural hair oils that can be used such as shampoo, heat protectant, hair drops, or hair masks. Technique that can be used to maximize potential is to use overnight as a hair mask or by adding drops of oil into shampoo and conditioner. When we talk about a specific hair mask, we discuss conditioners and are more to them. Other ingredients nourish your hair and give good shine and help in recovering damaged hair.[9]

• Beard oil
• Pomade
• Shaving oil