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Make your own hair mask with shea butter

Make your own hair mask with shea butter

Shea butter (also known as karité) has been used for years, especially in the cosmetic industry, for hands, lips, body, hair and face. It is suitable for almost everyone, given that it contains very small amounts of proteins that can cause allergic reactions. It originates from African countries and is extracted from dried nuts. It is a natural butter and contains vitamins A, D, E, and F, which provide strong antioxidant effects, combating inflammation and acne formation. It doesn't clog pores, yet it hydrates the skin. It accelerates the healing of skin problems, has healing and anti-inflammatory effects, creates a softening effect, and is absorbed quickly due to its fatty acid content, including oleic and stearic acids.

Shea butter is an excellent aid in hair care. By using this butter, you'll achieve shine and hydration, their quality is comparatively better, and hair is stronger, more beautiful, and healthier. It also protects them from sunlight, excessive blow-drying, straightening or curling. To achieve the desired result, let's look at how to prepare a mask in the comfort of our own home.

Making a homemade mask with shea butter:

The advantage of shea butter is that you can use it as a mask without any other ingredients :) Just rub a small amount into the length of your hair before washing, wrap it in foil and a warm towel and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.

However, if you want to increase the effects of the mask and make your hair smell beautiful at the same time, melt shea butter with coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio in a saucepan over low heat (make sure the ingredients only heat up and melt, not boil), add a tsp of jojoba oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Mix the ingredients and remove from the heat. Let the mixture cool and place in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Use the mask on dry hair, apply an appropriate amount to the lengths of your hair and leave it on for 15-20 minutes, or as needed. Wash your hair with shampoo and style as usual.

Ingredients for making the mask: