Cinnamon, is a spice that we all love. The aroma, the color, taste everything about cinnamon is great. We all know its benefits as a flavor enhancer but did you know it has ample of beauty benefits too? Cinnamon oil can also be used to massage into the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles. Cinnamon oil has antimicrobial properties which could treat dandruff or itchy scalp. It can also be used to treat hair loss, dry and brittle hair. Use cinnamon oil along with other carrier oil to massage your scalp that will improve blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth. Cinnamon shampoo is a great way to remove product buildup and stimulate hair growth, below is a recipe:
BENEFITS:
Cinnamon powder- Exfoliates, removes product buildup, eradicates dandruff, promotes hair growth.
Cinnamon oil- Stimulates scalp and promotes hair growth.
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Things you need-
- 1 cup castile soap
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- Few drops cinnamon oil
Directions-
In a bowl or jar, add castile soap and cinnamon powder.
Add in cinnamon oil and mix well.
Pour the mixture in a bottle and use it just like any other shampoo.
** Warning**: Even though cinnamon is natural, it’s possible you can have an allergy reaction on the scalp could cause irritation so do a patch test before using the oil or mask on your scalp.
For many of you, it maybe a big surprise to know that cinnamon can be of different type. Use organic ceylon cinnamon for hair treatments which is better quality and much safer.