Cocoa - This is a useful product for the body that will provide proper care for any hair. Cocoa butter, powder or chocolate hair masks will not only restore damaged curls, but also relieve stress or bad mood.
Folk recipes masks will appreciate the availability and ease of preparation. And the result from the application will be visible after several procedures.
Cocoa hair benefits
Cocoa beans contain a large amount of vitamins and trace elements that can nourish and restore damaged hair.
As part of cocoa are contained:
- Squirrels;
- Fat;
- Minerals;
- Amino acids, fatty acids;
- Alkaloids.
The structure of the hair consists of protein, lipids, water and pigment. The lack of any of these substances leads to weakening, thinning and dry hair. The chemical composition of cocoa allows you to provide a stock of the necessary components and give the strands a healthy, well-groomed appearance.
More than 50% of the chemical composition of cocoa beans takes butter. It consists of palmitic, stearic, oleic and other acids. Thanks to fatty acids, cocoa provides nutrition, which is necessary for damaged, regular hair damage.
Cocoa Butter Contained vitamins E and K. These components accelerate the regeneration of the skin, protect the roots from oxygen starvation, 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:
- Restore damaged hair;
- Eliminate dryness and brittle strands;
- Get rid of the fallout.
The pleasant smell of the product will provide a pleasant procedure that will enhance your 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, heat the oil in a water bath to 40 °. It is not recommended to heat the product in a microwave oven, because when overheated, it will lose most of the beneficial properties;
- In dry form. In order to apply cocoa butter in dry form, it is enough to take a slice and carefully rub its head. Such procedures help to strengthen the hair follicles and get rid of hair loss. It is necessary to wash off the oil in 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 the hair after the procedure. Cocoa butter is a fatty product that visually contaminates hair.
Owners of fatty hair type is not recommended to combine cocoa with various oils, as this can enhance the secretion of sebum.
Cocoa Butter Hair Masks
There are many recipes for masks from cocoa butterwhich are not inferior in effectiveness to beauty salon procedures. These recipes are easy to prepare and are available for every pocket.
Cocoa butter is a fat that is obtained by squeezing beans. It is impossible to cook it yourself.
You can purchase 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, pay attention to the following:
- The degree of processing of cocoa. Oil can be refined or not. It is recommended to buy unrefined product. After processing, the oil loses its beneficial qualities and is used for food production. Refined oil is colorless and has a light chocolate smell, unrefined - dark color with a pronounced aroma.
- Packaging and cost of the product. Cocoa butter should be carefully packed, not have fat stains, etc. The product should not be very cheap. The optimal price for 100 g of the product is 250-300 rubles. If the cost is significantly lower than the specified, 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 proven themselves in the cosmetic market (for example, Medicomed, Cococare or Royal Forest).
In order to get the most out of 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 a shampoo;
- During the procedure, you need to warm the hair. To do this, wrap your head in plastic and a bath towel;
- Before applying the mask, you should check it for an allergic reaction. To do this, a small amount of money must be applied to the elbow or wrist. If after 15-20 minutes no discomfort occurs (redness, itching), then the mask can be applied as intended.
Of the large number of recipes, masks with the addition of eggs, brandy or essential oils have received the greatest demand.
With kefir and burdock
The combination of cocoa butter with kefir will help revitalize dry, dyed hair. Kefir is rich in protein, which is an essential building material for hair, while calcium protects the hair, giving it shine and healthy appearance.
Burdock it contains vitamins A, C, D, E and B. Due to its healing properties, the plant strengthens the hairs along the entire length, protecting the curls from external influence. Burdock is used in the composition of various decoctions, masks or ointments. The plant can be purchased at the pharmacy, it comes in various forms:
- In crushed form;
- Extruded tablets;
- Extract;
- Burdock oil (burdock is often called burdock).
To prepare the mask will be required Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. cocoa butter;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of burdock root oil;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of kefir;
- 1 chicken yolk.
To prepare the mask, heat the burdock and cocoa oil in the water bath. In the liquid heated to 35-40 ° add yolk and kefir, mix the ingredients until smooth.
Apply the mixture to the scalp with massaging movements, spread along the length of the hair with a comb (made from natural materials). Keep a mask on your head 1-1.5 hours. During the procedure it is recommended to wrap hair in polyethylene and a towel. Then rinse the mixture with warm water using a 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. The treatments are suitable for any type of hair.
With essential oil
Mask with cocoa butter and other essential oils is ideal for dry, brittle hair.
A head of hair, which is often exposed to chemical or thermal effects, is particularly in need of moisture and nutrition. Also, this mask will help in exfoliating the tips. Owners of oily hair is not recommended to rub the mask in the root zone. If necessary, it is enough to moisten the ends of hair in a 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 tool, you need to melt the cocoa butter in a water bath. To do this, it is necessary to warm the product to 35-40 °. Then add the remaining essential oils and mix thoroughly.
Apply the finished mask on dirty wet hair. Spread the mass over the skin and the length of the hair, making a gentle head massage.
The procedure lasts 50-60 minutesthen 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 - it is a medicinal plant that has a healing effect in several directions at once:
- Moisturizes and nourishes the hair;
- Eliminates dandruff;
- Fights the first gray hair;
- Strengthens hair roots and accelerates growth.
Rosemary is used in infusions, decoctions and masks. In combination with cocoa butter, the tool is able to show a positive result after 2-3 applications.
You will need knowledgeable Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l rosemary;
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa butter.
For cooking, you will need to heat the cocoa butter to a liquid state. It is also necessary to soak the rosemary in 200 ml of hot water. The plant should be infused for 30-40 minutes. The finished product should be drained and add to the melted cocoa butter.
The finished product is distributed over the entire length of the hair, then wrap the hair in a bath hat and a warm towel. The 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. The mask of cocoa butter and various vitamin complexes will help fill the necessary elements.
For cooking tools 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 the cocoa butter in a water bath. Then add all the listed ingredients and mix until smooth. Apply the mask to wet hair on 30-40 minutesRinse off with warm water and shampoo.
Procedure to conduct 1-2 times a week within a month. The tool is more suitable for owners of dry hair type.
Cocoa Powder Hair Masks
Cocoa powder masks are not inferior to butter recipes. For a product, any quality product from the store will do. But, Before preparing the mask you need to take into account several nuances:
- Powder masks will suit more brunettes, brown-haired or red. Cocoa has a coloring pigment that makes hair darker;
- Better to give preference to the lighter shades of cocoa. Dark shades contain more alkali, which 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 of a mask on clothes get on, a dark trace may remain;
- Before using one of the mask recipes, you should test for an allergic reaction.
If you make masks with cocoa powder regularly, following all the recommendations, as a result, your hair will change in a month of therapy.
With egg and olive oil
Egg - It is an accessible ingredient for everyone that has a complex effect on the health and beauty of hair. The composition of the egg contains a large amount of vitamins: A, E, B, D. They nourish and moisturize the structure of the strands. Vitamin D makes hair less brittle, fights split ends. Olive oil perfectly moisturizes dry hair, nourishing it from the inside.
The following are required to prepare the mask Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. l cocoa;
- 5 tbsp. l olive oil;
- 2 chicken yolks.
It is necessary to mix all the ingredients until smooth. The finished product is applied to the scalp with massaging movements and spread over the entire length. The procedure lasts 40-50 minutes. Rinse the mask with warm water, if necessary, use shampoo.
A 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 contain:
- Squirrels;
- B vitamins;
- Acids;
- Calcium.
B vitamins create a thin invisible film on each hair that protects hair from external factors. Collagen strengthens the hair, giving it greater strength, volume and elasticity.
The following are necessary to prepare the mask Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. l fresh milk, it is best to use homemade milk;
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa.
Milk is heated, after which cocoa powder is added. The consistency should resemble mush. Apply the 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 carried out 2-3 times a week within 1-2 months.
With honey
Cocoa powder powder is suitable for oily hair type. Cocoa actives help to normalize the secretion of secreted fat, while not injuring the scalp.Honey in a mixture of ingredients will give the curls careful care and nutrition. Also, this tool will help strengthen the hair roots and accelerate their growth.
To prepare the mask 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 tool you need to mix honey, vinegar and kefir, then mix cocoa powder. The mixture is applied to the scalp with massaging movements.
The procedure lasts for 10-15 minutesthen the mask is rinsed off under warm running water. It is recommended to smear the hairline and forehead with cream before the procedure, as the skin may stain. Such masks can be done 1-2 times a week.
Cocoa contraindications
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 the product of a light shade.
Also, cocoa powder should not be used if there are skin lesions on the head, such as cuts, wounds or boils. Before using masks, you must check the mixture for allergies or intolerances.
To do this, apply a little money on the wrist or elbow. If after 15-20 minutes you feel discomfort, then this mixture is better not to use.
