Cactus
Cactus is one of the most important plants living in the dry and desert environment is able to live without water for long periods, because of the characteristic of water retention, and is widespread in both Australia and South America, and although it is the most common and used ornamental plants, It is also used as one of the medicinal plants in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. It is the basic formulation of many important cosmetics, skin care and skin care products. Since the 19th century, scientists have proved its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of many Diseases.
Value of food cactus
Cactus is a plant rich in vitamins and minerals important for the health of the human body. It contains vitamin A, which plays a role in the health of the body’s immune system, vitamin C, E) necessary for heart health, it also contains folic acid, choline, calcium, chromium, copper, and all of the element selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc.
The benefits of cactus health of the body
Alabbar has several benefits:
- Moisturizes the skin.
- Treat stomach ulcers.
- Supports bone health.
- Helps to sleep deeply.
- Supports digestion in the body.
- Promotes the health of the immune system.
- Helps heal wounds.
- Resists harmful particles in the body.
- Maintains cardiovascular health.
Benefits of cactus hair
In addition to the benefits of cactus plant for the body and skin, it also has many aesthetic and health benefits for hair, namely:
- Promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss. It contains enzymes that contribute to hair growth, as well as the ability to get rid of dead cells and sebum in the scalp, which helps in the growth of hair.
- Dandruff treats its antifungal and viral properties.
- Repair the damaged cells in the scalp, because it contains the enzymes important for the health of hair follicles and promote the growth of healthy and fast
- Feeding hair follicles efficiently and maintaining its hydration is a rich source of proteins, vitamins and minerals.
- Brilliance and shine on the hair and prevent wrinkling, and treatment of eczema and psoriasis of the scalp
Home Recipes of Aloe Vera for Hair Intensification
Cactus gel with yogurt, henna and olive oil
This recipe is one of the most important recipes to get healthy and thick hair, by soaking a cup of henna fresh or henna powder in water for two hours, and then mixing henna with two tablespoons of yogurt, and then add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix ingredients well, then Aloe vera gel is extracted from the leaves of the cactus gently, added to the mixture and stir well, then put the mixture on wet hair and leave for an hour before washing.
Aloe vera with olive oil and vitamin E
This recipe reduces hair loss and treatment by mixing half a cup of aloe vera gel with the contents of a single capsule of vitamin E and two large amounts of olive oil. The mixture is then heated a little at low temperature to obtain a smooth uniformity. Scalp and hair using a piece of cotton, then wrap the hair into a cake shape, and cover using a plastic lid for forty minutes before rinsing using a gentle shampoo.
Cactus with ring seeds and tea tree oil
This recipe is one of the most important recipes in strengthening and prolonging hair and increase its density to contain the fatty acids, proteins and minerals, by soaking a tablespoon of the seeds of the ring in water all night, and in the morning grind well to get a smooth mixture, then add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel or Ten drops of tea tree oil to obtain a homogeneous texture, the mixture is distributed to the hair full, and leave until forty minutes before the use of shampoo and conditioner.
Cactus with onion juice and coconut oil
It contains many amounts of vitamins by mixing a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with a tablespoon of onion juice and half a cup of coconut oil, and then heating it. The mixture is slightly low temperature; it is used to warm the scalp massage in circular movements, then cover the head and leave all night, then rinse well the next morning.
Cactus and castor oil
This recipe works to stimulate the hair growth and development, by putting one cup of cactus gel with a tablespoon of castor oil and powder ring in the mixer to mix well and to get a soft paste for easy application, and then placed on the hair starting at the roots, then cover the hair cover Plastic full night, and in the morning wash the usual way.
Ways to use cactus for hair
- Cactus can be used for hair that has a strong and beautiful gloss when mixed with one of your favorite oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, wheat germ oil and hair shampoo.
- It can be used in the treatment of hair loss, by beating the cactus gel in the mixer, put the resulting mixture on the hair and leave it for two hours, then wash it in the usual way, where it can be repeated once a week.
- You can massage the scalp with gels extracted from the cactus, and put it on the scalp directly, and covered with a towel and leave for a quarter of an hour, which strengthens the roots of hair and helps to grow, and gives him a wonderful shine.
- It can be used with watercress oil and ace oil to strengthen the roots of the hair and prevent its bombing, where the hair is completely blended hair along the hair.
- Cactus and lemon oil can be made and used for hair. It removes excess fat from the hair, prevents it from falling and gives it a healthy and strong shine, as well as the role of the catcher in removing the hair.
- Cactus can be used with olive oil, corn oil, watercress oil and wheat germ oil to treat hair wrinkles, by placing a little olive oil in a pot, and heat it a little on the fire and then placed over the cactus gel and mix well to form a cream, then add the rest of the oils over the mixture and volatility Together, then put on hair after it cools, use every two days for hair to get a clear difference in the texture of hair.