Do you lose your hair often, either due to medical problems or inheritance? Discover below a remedy that can improve the condition of your hair.
In fall and spring, hair tends to fall out more, but in some cases, there are other health reasons that can promote alopecia. In this article, we explain how you can make a simple home remedy with basil infusion to achieve stronger and thicker hair and reduce its fall.
Why do we suffer from alopecia?
It is very common for the hair to fall a little more in the autumn and spring seasons and it is part of the natural regeneration of the organism since, after a few weeks, the hair is back as usual.
However, in some cases, these periods may lengthen to the point that we begin to notice a significant loss of hair density. It is then when we must find out what is the cause to carry out the appropriate treatment.
The most frequent are the following:
- Nutritional deficits.
- Hormonal disorders.
- Kidney diseases.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Stress.
- Continuous exposure to aggressive chemicals with our scalp.
- Genetic predisposition.
The natural remedy that we propose below is suitable to be carried out in parallel to a personalized treatment or even to act against hair loss in the seasons.
Basil
This plant (Ocimum Basilicum in the scientific nomenclature) is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine to flavor all kinds of dishes: salads, pasta, rice, creams and sauces, etc.
On the other hand, in natural medicine there is evidence of its properties to inhibit the enzyme 5 alpha reductase, the excess of which is present in many cases of alopecia.
How do we prepare the lotion?
This hair lotion is very easy to prepare. We will only need two ingredients:
- 150 grams of fresh basil leaves .
- 1 liter of water.
How do we make it?
- We will put the water and the basil to boil for twenty minutes.
- We will crush the leaves well so that they release the active principles of the plant.
- If we do not get fresh leaves, we will use dry leaves, in which case they will only have to boil five minutes and rest another ten.
- We will strain the liquid and keep it in a glass bottle in the fridge.
This quantity will serve us approximately for four applications of 200 ml (1 glass) each.
How do we apply it?
- This lotion should be applied after normal hair washing as a rinse. We can apply it with a glass or with a container with spray.
- Then we will no longer lighten the hair, but we will gently massage the scalp while it dries.
- This massage should be slow. We will make circles by lightly squeezing the scalp, so that we notice that we are moving it.
- This simple massage will improve the absorption of the properties of the basil and activate the blood supply, so we will surely notice a pleasant sensation on the head at the moment.
- Over time we can see how the hair is stronger and the fall is less.
Alopecia supplements
All natural treatment must focus internally and externally, and that of alopecia can not be less. First of all, we must put ourselves in the hands of a specialist to find out the cause of the problem. At the same time, there are natural supplements that help us strengthen hair and minimize hair loss.
- Brewer’s Yeast: Excellent supplement for skin, hair and nails. It helps us strengthen hair and lessen its fall.
- Maca : This Andean root is also a frequent remedy to improve the state of our hair.
- Flax oil : Rich in fatty acids, this oil provides shine and nutrition to our hair. Ideal for when you suffer from alopecia and dryness.
General care
People who have a tendency to hair problems like seborrhea, brittle hair, dryness, dandruff or alopecia should pay special attention to all the products they use. These products are usually too aggressive for the hair, due to the chemicals they contain.
These components look radiant right after use, but the next day the hair tends to be the same or worse, and eventually fades and falls more easily.
In addition to avoiding conventional shampoos, they should also limit or dispense with hairdressing treatments such as dyes or permanent styling, at least during the stages that the hair is regenerating.
Yes, we can opt from time to time for a more natural treatment, based on products such as keratin, which help us to strengthen hair and give it volume.