ORS Olive Oil Cream Hair Dress 170g

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The type of olive oil you use matters, too. “Extra virgin olive oil can also be helpful for those with coarse, kinky or curly hair as it helps nourish curls.” How beneficial is olive oil in a hair formula? Moore ZE, Webster J. Dressings and topical agents for preventing pressure ulcers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;12(12):CD009362. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009362.pub3

Taheri M, Amiri-Farahani L. Anti-inflammatory and restorative effects of olives in topical application. Derm Res Pract. 2021;2021:1-9. doi:10.1155/2021/9927976 Either way is okay. Your choice should depend on how you want to style your hair. But olive oil works better if applied on dry hair; this way the scalp absorbs it better.Wondering where those hydrating properties come from and just how exactly they serve the scalp and hair? “Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, so it can be nourishing to the scalp,” says dermatologist Audrey Kunin, MD, the founder of DERMAdoctor Skincare. “The hair itself is composed of dead keratin, so the olive oil helps coat the hair and create softness and shine.” While it's tempting to opt for cheaper products, Dr. Marcus advises against skimping on quality when it comes to your hair products—especially when they contain olive oil.

You might drizzle it on your salads or even use it for cooking with, but have you ever thought about putting olive oil on your hair? Elkhateeb WA, Noor A, Rashid A, et al. Current awareness and knowledge of olive oil. Int J Pharm Chem Anal. 2022;9(2):64-70. doi:10.18231/j.ijpca.2022.011 Pavlou P, Siamidi A, Varvaresou A, Vlachou M. Skin care formulations and lipid carriers as skin moisturizing agents. Cosmetics. 2021;8(3):89. doi:10.3390/cosmetics8030089 Cui Z, Xin M, Yin H, Zhang J, Han F. Topical use of olive oil preparation to prevent radiodermatitis: results of a prospective study in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015;8(7):11000-11006. Shampoo twice. You must rinse out the olive oil properly as otherwise it’ll make your hair (and the skin it touches) look ultra-greasy. Try shampooing more than once with something gentle. As olive oil is a conditioning treatment, you shouldn’t need to use your regular conditioner afterwards.Africa's Best Organics Conditioning Relaxer is formulated with an age-old property of Olive Oil. The Olive oil Conditioning Relaxer helps to repair, rebuil,d and restore your hair and give it ultimate strength. The conditioner helps to give added shine and softness. You can now achieve a higher level of conditioning and moisturization for your hair. Get hair that is soft, silky, straight, and healthy. Suitable for all types of hair. Additionally, Hill says hair oils can penetrate your hair strand and reduce the amount of water your hair absorbs—which, in turn, cuts down on shrinkage and frizz. Trichologist and celebrity stylist Kari Williams says that although most can benefit from using it, thin hair can be easily weighed down by olive oil, so those people should avoid overdoing it.

The good news is that olive oil is a great formula addition as it works on pretty much all hair types—though you may need to adjust how much you’re using to get the best results. Benefitting the most, however, are “those experiencing dry and damaged hair, as well as people with split ends”, says Hannah. You can either use the ingredient as a DIY or in a formula—we’d always recommend the latter as they are far more effective and easier to use than anything you can mix together at home. Having said that, if you’re on a budget or fancy an experiment, you can certainly use the olive oil from your cupboard. Cooke A, Cork M, Victor S, et al. Olive oil, sunflower oil or no oil for baby dry skin or massage: a pilot, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial(The oil in baby skincare [observe] study). Acta Derm Venerol. 2016;96(3):323-330. doi:10.2340/00015555-2279 You can find olive oil in all sorts of shampoos, conditioners and masks. The latter tends to be most effective for hair that needs a surge of moisture. Leaving a mask (or your DIY mixture) on for 20-30 minutes is recommended. “This way the oil can penetrate the hair shaft,” says Hannah. What are the limitations of olive oil for hair? While Dr. Kunin says olive oil doesn't have any known risks for hair, a patch test is always recommended before trying any new product.Comb your hair out. Before you rinse the olive oil out of your hair, it’s a good idea to brush it with a fine-toothed comb first. This will help distribute the oil and untangle any curls or knots.