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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hair care has become more and more interesting. Many consumers are no longer happy with the traditional shampoo and hair conditioner containing SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Nowadays, there are really many more gentle and natural options for hair wash and conditioner. How do you choose caring herbs for hair care? Next I&#8217;ll tell you about [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hair care has become more and more interesting. Many consumers are no longer happy with the traditional shampoo and hair conditioner containing SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Nowadays, there are really many more gentle and natural options for hair wash and conditioner. How do you choose caring herbs for hair care? Next I&#8217;ll tell you about herbs for dry hair.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nowadays there
are many different hair care methods. Most of them emphasize gentleness and
organic care.&nbsp; Washing hair three times
with shampoo, a method introduced by world famous hairdressers is long gone.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Very
important thing in hair care is the acidity of the product meaning the pH
value. The idea is to wash your hair with a neutral or slightly more alkaline
product and use a sour conditioner.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Plants suitable for hair washing</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To just
wash your hair, it is not necessary to use any kind of alkaline, washing
shampoo at all. Water only hair-washing is enough for many. Especially for
older people, using water-only method is a highly recommended option. Young
people who have very oily skin due to their hormonal function may need more
grease washing products.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Let&#8217;s have a look what natural ingredients you can use for hair washing</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can use
the following herbs for hair washing as they contain saponins. Saponins are
alkaloids that foam like soap. Saponins-containing plants have been used for
thousands of years for all washing purposes. Saponins are toxic to fish and
ruminants. Therefore, never use saponins-containing plants when washing yourself
in natural waters. However, you can wash your hair outdoors with saponins if you
pour the used water into the ground and not directly into the waters like lake,
river etc.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Soap Nuts</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We have got
familiar with soap nuts (Sapindus Mukurossi) in laudry. They are actually berry
shells of small trees containing cleaning agents. They also a very common
ingredient in Indian hair products. Their washing power is based on the
saponins.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Using soap nuts in hair washing</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Saponin
contained in nuts is water soluble. The best way to get the saponins at your
disposal is to boil the nuts and use the boiling water.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>You will need 3 soup nuts and 5 dl fresh water.</strong></li><li><strong>First soak the nuts overnight in water</strong></li><li><strong>Cook the nuts gently for 10-15 minutes</strong></li><li><strong>Strain the broth and use as shampoo</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Soapwort</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Soapwort
(Saponaria officinalis) is the equivalent of soap nuts. It grows on northern
hemisphere. Soapwort is easy to grow. You can plant it in your own yard in
early summer and dry the plant for the winter.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Soapwort is
also a gentle laundry detergent used by museum conservators to clean delicate
textiles. It says a lot about the gentleness of the herb.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Soapwort is
a detergent ingredient. It does not actually treat your hair. If your hair is
dirty and greasy you can try the herb. If your scalp and hair are dry you will
not need soapwort at all.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aloe Vera</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aloe Vera
is an example of a plant that is not a well-known soap plant, but contains a
surprising amount of saponins. Aloe Vera is highly recommended for hair care as
it is an acidic, moisturizing plant with gentle washing properties. Aloe Vera
is therefore capable of performing three different hair care tasks alone.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even though
I would prefer domestic plants, I have not found as diverse a plant as aloe
vera is. I well understand why Alexander the Great spread it everywhere he went
to fight his wars. He simply couldn&#8217;t get along without aloe vera.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have
often heard the claim that aloe vera should not be used unless you get it fresh
from the plant. Some plant chemicals are destroyed quite quickly. This is both
true and false. Aloe Vera contains hundreds of active ingredients. Not all the
active ingredients in aloe vera are even known. Also, it is not known with
certainty which ones out of the hundreds of aloe vera herbal chemicals are the most
effective. Even if some aloe vera ingredients were destroyed immediately at
harvest, hundreds would still be left. Relevant factors for hair and skin care,
such as acidity and saponification, remain unchanged in freeze-dried powder and
bottled juice of aloe vera.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is worth of trying aloe vera in hair care. I believe you will be convinced of its effectiveness. Aloe Vera is definitely my favourite hair care product. Aloe Vera is moisturizing. It is suitable for both oily and dry hair. Aloe Vera both cleans and cares the hair.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Read more about aloe vera <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here (avautuu uudessa välilehdessä)" href="https://helenatur.com/en/how-to-use-aloe-vera/" target="_blank">here</a> </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://helenatur.com/en/aloe-vera-hair-mask/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="How to make aloe vera hair mask? (avautuu uudessa välilehdessä)">How to make aloe vera hair mask?</a></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">How to use aloe vera in hair care?</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can use
either aloe vera juice or aloe vera gel made from powder for hair care. Both
have the same cleansing and caring effect.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Prepare a gel from the powder according to the instructions on the
package or use the juice.</strong></li><li><strong>If necessary, strain the finished juice through a gauze cloth.</strong></li><li><strong>Pour aloe Vera juice into a bottle for easy dosing to the hair</strong></li><li><strong>Get your hair wet and pour aloe vera juice from the bottle into the
scalp evenly</strong></li><li><strong>Foam hair as in shampooing but leave on for 10-20 minutes before rinsing</strong></li><li><strong>Then rinse your hair</strong></li><li><strong>I will add some extra aloe vera juice to the hair to give it more
volume.</strong></li><li><strong>Aloe Vera also works well as a light hair spray.</strong></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plants suitable for hair rinsing</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Acids are
needed to rinse your hair. It is very easy to find acidic products in the plant
world. Most plants contain some kind of acid.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another
function of the hair rinse is to moisturize the hair and scalp. Many
moisturizing products are not acidic. If you want to moisturize your hair, you
should choose plants containing mucus.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have
washed your hair using some alkaline shampoo you will definitely need an acidic
rinse. If you also want moisturize your hair, make a mixture of acidic rinse
and moisturizer. Only aloe Vera is capable to do the washing, moisturizing and acidic
rinse.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">You can make super moisturizing hair rinses from the following plants</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Marshmallow root</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.helenatur.com/wp-content/uploads/5-44.jpg" alt="rohtosalkoruusu" class="wp-image-7563"/><figcaption>Photo <a href="https://pixabay.com/fi/users/nanseaj-85498/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=207169">Nancy Buron</a> <a href="https://pixabay.com/fi/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=207169">Pixabay</a></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Marshmallow
is a truly magnificent mallow. Other mallows can be used for this purpose, but
they have really small roots compared to marshmallow. Easiest way to get the
root is to order them online.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I actually
ordered a Marshmallow root from United Kingdom. In foreign shops you can get
the root very cheaply. It also does not get spoiled so you can buy it for a
bigger batch at the same time.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">How to Use Marshmallow Root?</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Measure 2 tablespoons of chopped, dried marshmallow roots in a saucepan</strong></li><li><strong>Pour 0.5 litre of fresh water on top and boil about 10-15 minutes.</strong></li><li><strong>Strain the soup hot and let it cool down. Plants containing mucus are
difficult to strain when cooled.</strong></li><li><strong>Use as a hair rinse to moisturize your hair. You can let it be for 10-20
minutes before rinsing.</strong></li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also leave some of marshmallow broth on your hair to give the hair some volume.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fenugreek Seeds</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fenugreek seeds are one of my favourite hair rinses. I found a recipe for one of the popular organic hair blogs <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hair Buddha  (avautuu uudessa välilehdessä)" href="https://www.hairbuddha.net/" target="_blank">Hair Buddha </a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are
plenty of Indian hair care tips in this site. I&#8217;ve tried few of them and this
fenugreek seems to fit to &nbsp;&nbsp;Finnish hair
very well. Many of the Hairbuddha&#8217;s instructions are suitable for coarser,
Indian hair types.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fenugreek
gives the hair a great shine, as well as extra moisture and volume. Lack of
moisture damages the hair and prevents it from growing.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">How to prepare a fenugreek rinse</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>2 tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds</strong></li><li><strong>5 dl of fresh water</strong></li><li><strong>Let the seeds soak overnight</strong></li><li><strong>Pour off the water away and add 5 dl of fresh water</strong></li><li><strong>Cook the seeds for 15 minutes</strong></li><li><strong>Strain the broth and use as a hair rinse</strong></li></ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Flax seed gel</h4>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Flaxseed
contains the same mucus ingredients as the marshmallow root. The mucus
moisturizes the hair and at the same time gives it volume. Flaxseed mucus is
very chewy and also acts as an organic hair lotion.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I first heard about the use of flaxseeds in hair care at <a href="https://www.henriettes-herb.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Henriette Kress's  (avautuu uudessa välilehdessä)">Henriette Kress&#8217;s </a>herbal therapy course. She advised to use flaxseed mucus for fixing and styling hair. &nbsp;If you want to make safe cosmetics for children’s beauty experiments, flaxseed mucus is a very safe hair gel.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Prepare the gel like this</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>2 tablespoons flaxseeds</strong></li><li><strong>3 dl of fresh water</strong></li><li><strong>Boil flaxseeds in hot water until you have only 1-1 ½ dl left. Here you
can decide yourself the strength of the gel, less water means it is stronger.</strong></li><li><strong>Strain the gel immediately after boiling as flaxseed will no longer separate
from the cooled gel.</strong></li><li><strong>You can use the gel for styling your hair. If you want to get a hair
spray, the gel should contain more water. You can apply thicker gel to your
hair with your fingers.</strong></li><li><strong>This kind of gel is good when you want to lift the hair slightly off the
scalp.</strong></li><li><strong>Unfortunately, flaxseed gel does not attach itself to hair very
strongly. When your hair gets dryer, it drops off. Even light brushing removes
the gel easily when the hair is dry.</strong></li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can get
also a very nourishing hair rinse from flaxseeds. Prepare the hair rinse same
way you made the gel but use water 5dl / 2 tablespoons of flaxseed (2 dl more).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can let
flaxseed gel to work on your hair after washing for 10-20 minutes. If you want
extra volume in your hair you can leave some gel in your hair.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Other plants moisturizing hair</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are other moisturizing plants as well. You can make hair rinse broths out of all these plants.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Hibiscus juice is a very moisturizing but is discolours the hair
reddish.</strong></li><li><strong>Sage is extremely moisturizing and prevents grey hair.</strong></li><li><strong>Lavender is a neutral hair moisturizer that is suitable for all colours
of hair.</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Acidic rinses for hair</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This time
I&#8217;m not suggesting vinegar. I&#8217;m not a big fan of vinegar in hair care. For many
of us, vinegar may be too drying. For some, though, vinegar is fine.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are
many very useful plants for hair rinsing in nature. The plants also contain
several minerals and antioxidants which are beneficial to the scalp. If you
want to ferment the plants you will also get some very useful probiotics.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Nettle is a very good hair conditioner</h4>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nettle is a
very diverse plant. It contains a lot of silicon that is good for hair. Small
nettles are best for eating. &nbsp;The
overgrown nettles should be used as a raw material for hair rinse. They contain
enough oxalic acid for acid rinsing. Nettle is also a highly antioxidant plant
that also cares for the hair and scalp.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nettle
gives your hair a great shine. The only limitation to the us of nettle is its
suitability only for dark hair. Blonds should not use nettle hair care.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Prepare nettle rinse as follows</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Collect about one litre of nettles. Big nettles are the best for acid rinsing</strong></li><li><strong>Rinse the nettles, place them in a saucepan and pour 2-3 litters of fresh water on top of them. You can adjust the acidity of the nettle rinse with the amount of water you use.</strong></li><li><strong>Boil nettles for 20 minutes</strong></li><li><strong>Allow the soup to cool and strain the nettle rinse</strong></li><li><strong>Use as a hair rinse</strong></li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nettle has a darkening effect on the hair. If you want to try the darkening effect, pour nettle broth several times through your hair – collect the broth and use it again.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">There are other moisturizing herbal treatments for hair</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.helenatur.com/wp-content/uploads/4-47.jpg" alt="salvia" class="wp-image-7561"/><figcaption>Photo <a href="https://pixabay.com/fi/users/congerdesign-509903/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1544884">congerdesign</a> <a href="https://pixabay.com/fi/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1544884">Pixabay</a></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have used myself these herbal treatments. I wanted to introduce only those raw materials I have used myself. Then I know that the ingredient I recommend is functional and useful. However, you better first try out how these herbs work in your hair. We are all individuals and our hair are different.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>After trying herbal hair sprays, tell me about your experiences!</strong></p>
<p>Artikkeli <a href="https://www.helenatur.com/herbal-power-for-dry-hair/">Herbal power for dry hair</a> julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran <a href="https://www.helenatur.com">Helenatur</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cosmetic clay in hair care is very popular. If you care about your hair you must acquire cosmetic clay and use it regularly. It is extremely versatile and will be preserved for a long time. I&#8217;ll tell you next how you can use cosmetic clays in hair care. Clay has always been used in cosmetics. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cosmetic clay in hair care is very popular. If you care about your hair you must acquire cosmetic clay and use it regularly. It is extremely versatile and will be preserved for a long time. I&#8217;ll tell you next how you can use cosmetic clays in hair care.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay has
always been used in cosmetics. Clay may even be the oldest ingredient in
cosmetics. The use of clay has become widespread so that it is already widely
used in both natural cosmetics and in supermarket products. The famous World
Brands are also adding clay to their products.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay is
recommended for many skin problems like acne as well as impure skin. In
addition, clay is one of the best natural ingredients in hair products.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why clay is good for hair</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay is antimicrobial. As the scalp becomes irritated, clay can soothe and balance excessive microbial growth. Clay is rich in minerals, from which the scalp benefits. Minerals are easily absorbed deeper through the scalp. Clay also helps to soften hair. If you suffer from persistent hair, which always bends in the wrong direction, you can find the aid from clay. It helps to keep hair where you want them to be. It straightens hair and is therefore unsuitable for the curly girl methods. Cosmetic clay in hair care  is also a powerful detoxifier.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is clay</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay is
finely grinded natural rock material. There are several different types of
clays existing. Their composition depends on the mineral composition of the
local rock. Clay contains all the minerals that are present in the rock. Cosmetic
clays contain different percentages of</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Silicon</strong></li><li><strong>Calcium</strong></li><li><strong>Sodium</strong></li><li><strong>Potassium</strong></li><li><strong>iron</strong></li><li><strong>Magnesium</strong></li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What makes
clay a cosmetic ingredient</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay has
special properties that are very difficult and impossible to create in
synthetic products. Clay is negatively charged and therefore attracts heavy
metals, liquids and oils. So, clay is a unique product in skin and hair detox
treatments.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Clay is a
non-toxic natural product. You can use it safely. Clay is not absorbed into the
skin, but the mechanism works just the opposite. Clay absorbs moisture, oils
and impurities from the skin.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where can I use clay</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cosmetic clay in hair care is versatile.You can use cosmetic clay for many purposes in hair care. All you have to do is choose the right clay. Learn to find the right one for the right purpose.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here is a brief list of
the most common cosmetic clays</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.helenatur.com/wp-content/uploads/3-43.jpg" alt="bentonite-clay" class="wp-image-7040"/><figcaption><strong>Bentonite clay</strong></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are
really many different types of clay. Many cosmetic clays such as illite clay
also have several qualities. I have selected the most common and the most
famous clays in the world that are easy to obtain.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please bear
in mind that each type of clay is different product. For example, green illite
clay and green French clay are often mixed. They look like the same, but their
mineral content is quite different. These clays also behave quite differently. In
France there is also has green illite clay, but it is not as appreciated as
genuine green French clay.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bentonite clay</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bentonite
clay is fine-rubbed volcanic ash, or montmorillonite. Now when you know the
origin of this clay, you realize that it is quite different from our own
Finnish clay. Bentonite clay is highly cleansing and absorbs environmental
pollution and heavy metals.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bentonite
clay absorbs water like a sponge. You can make a soft, smooth, greenish-grey
paste that is easy to apply to the scalp based on bentonite clay.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Bentonite clay is suitable for normal and oily hair in detox treatments
to remove sebum and impurities from the hair</strong></li><li><strong>Bentonite clay supports curly hair and makes it curl better</strong></li><li><strong>Bentonite clay, with its rich minerals, cares for the scalp and hair</strong></li><li><strong>Bentonite clay is suitable for deep hair cleaning before colouring</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kaolin clay</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kaolin
clay, aka white cosmetic clay, is a very gentle clay. It is almost pure white
in colour. Kaolin is also suitable for the more sensitive scalp. For very greasy
skin, kaolin is too mild. Then you should choose another clay option.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">White clay is as dusty as
powder.</h3>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">White clay
mixes well with water but darkens slightly when wet. The moist kaolin paste is
easy to apply. It has a very fine texture and feels therefore slippery on the
fingers.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Kaolin cleans dry and sensitive scalp effectively without over-drying.</strong></li><li><strong>Kaolin increases the blood circulation of the scalp and thus prevents
hair loss.</strong></li><li><strong>Kaolin improves the elasticity of the hair</strong></li><li><strong>Kaolin prevents dandruff</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rhassoul clay</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rhassoul
clay comes from Morocco. Mining of Rhassoul clay takes time and requires lots
of labour so it is not very cheap. It is clearly darker in colour than other
clays. It is brown-red in colour. Rhassoul clay absorbs oils and liquids
efficiently. Therefore, it should not be used for the most sensitive skin
types.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can
easily mix Rhassoul clay with water or other liquid. The mixture, a chocolate
brown paste, is easy to apply to the scalp.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Rhassoul clay gently removes impurities from the hair, leaving some of
the natural grease in hair </strong></li><li><strong>Rhassoul Clay is not suitable for deep hair cleaning before colouring
unless you have a very dry scalp</strong></li><li><strong>Rhassoul clay is suitable for the treatment of irritated scalp due to
its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.</strong></li><li><strong>Rhassoul Clay is suitable for regular hair wash for normal to oily hair
as it does not absorb too much grease from the hair.</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>French Green Clay</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sometimes
French green clay is mixed with green illite clay. French green clay is a
completely different product and comes specifically from France. French green
clay has a very exceptional mineral content. It has been found to have an
antibacterial effect on the skin and scalp. French green clay has been studied
at the University of Arizona in 2007. The mineral contents of the clays are
very individual. No other green clay has resulted similar effects. The
anti-bacterial green clay is specifically mined in France.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">French
green clay mixes poorly with water and often remains gruel-like mixture. It
does not absorb water and does not expand at all. The clay is light green in colour
and slightly granular.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>French green clay is suitable for treating irritated scalp because it
has been proven to be very effective in preventing and controlling
inflammation.</strong></li><li><strong>French Green Clay is suitable for hair and scalp detox treatments for
people with normal or oily scalp</strong></li><li><strong>French green clay cares and treats both hair and scalp.</strong></li><li><strong>French green clay makes hair shiny and easy to style</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Illite clay</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Illite clay
is named after Illinois because it was first discovered there. Today, illite
clay is mined from many other places around the globe. For example, red and
pink illite clay is mined in France.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Illite clay
is available in different colours. The clay is not coloured, but the colour
comes from iron. If clay is high in iron, it is more red.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Illite clay
mixes well with water. It is an ideal ingredient for facial masks. Illite clay
is the most powerful and most drying of these clays. You should not use this
clay if your skin is dry and sensitive. Otherwise, illite clay is very similar
to bentonite clay.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Illite clay is suitable for hair detox treatments for persons with oily
scalp</strong></li><li><strong>Illite clay is suitable for deep hair cleansing before colouring if your
scalp is greasy</strong></li><li><strong>Illite clay removes dead skin cells from the scalp</strong></li><li><strong>Illite clay nourishes and mineralizes hair and scalp</strong></li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Choose the Right
Clay</h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">First and
foremost, you need to be aware of your own skin type and scalp. Most clays are
suitable for normal or oily scalp. If your scalp is greasy, feel free to choose
whatever clay you want.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kaolin is suitable for dry
and sensitive scalp</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have a dry and sensitive scalp, you have to forget about any clay that cleans effectively. They dry your hair too much. Of course, you can slightly soften the cleansing power of the clay by reducing the duration of action.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kaolin is the mildest clay</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If your scalp is delicate and dry you can choose kaolin clay, a white cosmetic clay. It&#8217;s the mildest clay you can have. Kaolin is used for many purposes and is also suitable for deep cleansing clay for scalp. For oily scalp, kaolin is too mild clay. You can read more about kaolin <a href="https://helenatur.com/en/kaolin-clay-in-cosmetics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here (avautuu uudessa välilehdessä)">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Irritated and inflamed
scalp benefits from French green clay</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you
suffer from seborrheic dermatitis, you may want to try French Green Clay. All
other clays are anti-inflammatory as well because they are alkaline and contain
healing minerals. Problems like scalp acne and eczema will be also alleviated
by clay treatments.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to use clay</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The basic guideline
is easy. You need the right clay and water.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Take about 2 tablespoons of clay and mix with water to form a paste.</strong></li><li><strong>Wet your hair thoroughly and dry off excess moisture with a towel</strong></li><li><strong>Apply the paste to the scalp </strong></li><li><strong>Leave on for 5-10 minutes, do not rub as clay is material made of rock
and rubbing can damage the hair</strong></li><li><strong>Rinse your hair with plenty of lukewarm water. Check that all the clay
is rinsed off accurately.</strong></li><li><strong>Because the clay is alkaline, you will still need sour rinsing</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sour rinses</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>½ dl (1,69 us fl oz) apple wine vinegar</strong></li><li><strong>2 ½ dl (6,76 us fl oz) water</strong></li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mix vinegar
and water and rinse your hair. If you prefer, you can gently rinse the vinegar
off your hair.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here are the most common clays listed. You will find your own clay product easily once you understand the difference between them. It&#8217;s a good idea to buy a small quantity of different types of clay and try them out at home. Then you see how they behave differently. There is a huge number of other types of cosmetic clays available. When used externally, they are all safe. The properties of more specific clay qualities can only be found through experimentation.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Have you
tried clay in hair care? Please tell us about your experience and what kind of
clay did you use!</strong></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, vinegar has become one of the most popular raw material for DIY cosmetics. Vinegar is now being sold in large canisters when it was previously found in half a liter bottle. It tells us something about popularity of vinegar. The vinegar is multi-purpose product. It is used not only in skin care but also in hair care and for variety of minor health problem treatments. The same familiar vinegar is also suitable for cleaning and many other household needs. It would be easy to write a book about tips how to use vinegar.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;">What is vinegar</span></h2>
<p>Traditional vinegar is prepared by oxidation of either wine or spirits to form acetic acid. Acetic acid also begins to form itself, for example, in an open wine bottle. The process needs oxygen. Distilled vinegar sold in shops contains added water to keep acetic acid content only 3-5%.</p>
<p>Vinegar can be prepared by fermenting all kinds of wines and spirits. The name of the finished product indicates the original wine that has been used. So, there are apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, etc.</p>
<p>The active substance in vinegar is acetic acid, also called ethanoic acid. There is always acetic acid in all products wich are called vinegar. The apple cider vinegar also has this same acid. Acetic acid is one of the most important ingredients in the chemical industry. It is very multipurpose product and nontoxic.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #008000;">Vinegar is a solvent</span></h2>
<p>The fact that vinegar is a solvent is very important to remember. For skin and hair care, solvent should be used with caution. The vinegar dissolves in water like alcohol. Vinegar can therefore be diluted with water to the desired strength. Vinegar also dissolves inorganic salts and sugars. Again, this is a very good feature in stain removal but not so desirable in the treatment of skin and hair. When cleaning the bathroom, vinegar can dissolve well mineral deposits. Soap combines with minerals in tub water and cause alkaline soap. The mineral deposits are the accumulation of inorganic salts. If you use vinegar in skin or hair care, please take this vinegar characteristic into consideration. Skin sebum layer and minerals can be removed by using vinegar.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Beware of excessive vinegar acid hair rinse</span></h3>
<p>The surface of your hair has a protective sebum layer, which consists of fats. Vinegar can dissolve this membrane from the surface of your hair. Therefore, acid rinse should be performed quickly with a dilute acetic liquid. For dry hair there is no suitable vinegar rinse. You should always use a very soft water to rinse your hair. Vinegar may react with minerals in the water and make the hair tips very tangled and fragile.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Herbal vinegars as raw material of DIY cosmetics</span></h3>
<p>Herbal therapists take advantage of the vinegar&#8217;s dissolving ability by extracting different herbs with the vinegar. The extracts are usually made from white vinegar. These extracts can also be used to produce cosmetics.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;">Vinegar is an acid</span></h2>
<p>Acids are very useful in skin care. You can obtain an excessively alkaline skin from the pH to normal, or 4,5 to 5, 5 readings by using acids. Acids are also used in hair care to close the capillaries opened by the washing. Many people keep vinegar rinses as the best treatment agent. They smoothen the hair and make them soft and easy to comb.</p>
<p>However, acids also have bad effects. Let me give you an example. Have you ever come across a recipe where the fish is cooked with lemon juice or vinegar? When the raw fish has been a moment in acidic broth, fish look like and tastes like it would be cooked. This is explained by the fact that the acids do denature the proteins. They change the composition of the proteins substantially so that the protein is like cooked. Unfortunately, the same kind of phenomenon can also occur on the skin and hair. If too strong vinegar or other acid is used, it can damage your skin or hair. Also, if you let acid stay too long on your skin or hair it may damage them.&nbsp; Acids are very good ingredients in cosmetics, but you should be very careful. The effect times must not be long and the acid should not be too strong.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;">Vinegar is a preservative</span></h2>
<p>Vinegar is commonly used in the preservation as it inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microbes. The anti-microbial properties of vinegar can be utilized in DIY cosmetics in many ways. Vinegar acts as an effective deodorant, preventing the work of armpit bacteria. Vinegar flushing can also be done on acne skin or on irritated scalp. Skin problems are relieving when skin becomes more acidic and the bacterial strain changes. The vinegar can also be used to lower the acidity of the product.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;">How to choose a suitable vinegar</span></h2>
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<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar</span></h3>
<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard about the raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is for sale in a refined and unfiltered forms. &nbsp;The unfiltered apple cider vinegar is cloudy and usually has a precipitate in the bottom.&nbsp; Fermented parts of the fruit leftover from the oxidation process remain also in this type of apple cider vinegar. This way it leaves a lot of useful ingredients in the vinegar. Fermented parts are good for the body and the skin. It is because of these useful fermented ingredients; apple vinegar is the most popular vinegar in the skin and hair care. The best apple vinegar is also unpasteurized. In unpasteurized apple cider vinegar important enzymes remain in the operational condition. Unpasteurized apple cider vinegar has the membrane of acetic acid bacteria (mother vinegar) on surface.</p>
<p>Apple vinegar is sold in 4-5% strength, i.e. acetic acid content is 4-5% in apple cider vinegar. The raw apple cider vinegar should not be heated to more than 38 degrees. It contains a lot of valuable phytochemicals and enzymes, that are destroyed in hot.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Distilled vinegar</span></h3>
<p>Distilled vinegar is the familiar preserving vinegar. Distilled vinegar is generally used for cleaning, but it is ideal also for cosmetics and herbal extracts. Distilled vinegar is a very versatile product. Especially if you are allergic or hypersensitive to apples or wine, you should choose a clean, clear distilled vinegar.</p>
<p>You can use distilled vinegar the same way as apple cider vinegar. It is equally strong, so no dosage adjustment is necessary. The odor of vinegar has been criticized. It is pungent and repulsive. However, the odor of vinegar changes and eventually disappears. On dry skin and dry hair, not most people cannot notify the odor of vinegar at all. If you mind the odor of vinegar just add essential oils to products. Please bear in mind that adding essential oils to your hair&#8217;s acid rinse changes the composition of the product. Essential oils are strong concentrates that contain powerful plant chemicals such as resins and terpenes. Strong plant chemicals may also damage the hair, if they are used as too strong dilutions.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Other Vinegars</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>White wine vinegar and cider vinegar</strong></span> work on skin and hair, such as non-refined apple vinegar. They are purified vinegars, so they have no femininized fruit involved. Because of their light color, they are suitable for many purposes.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Red wine vinegar</strong></span> is a similar product than white wine vinegar. However, it has not been very popular in cosmetics because of its strong color.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Rice vinegar and coconut vinegar</strong></span> are exotic products that can be used for acid rinses or for other cosmetics. You can use these vinegars like white wine vinegar. However, they are quite expensive products. Therefore, I would leave them solely for cooking.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;">How to use vinegar in DIY cosmetics</span></h2>
<p><figure id="attachment_1381" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1381" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1381" src="https://www.helenatur.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-cider-vinegar-3506650-1920-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1381" class="wp-caption-text">How to use vinegar in DIY cosmetics</figcaption></figure></p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Hair acid Rinse</span></h3>
<p>One of the most popular use of vinegar in DIY cosmetics today is the acid rinse of the hair. Vinegar rinse is a widely accepted as a hair conditioner. This is due to the widespread use of the soap bar in the hair wash. Vinegar is not exactly a hair conditioner. There is no caring ingredient that will care the hair surface. Vinegar only closes capillaries after washing. This is based on the acidity of the vinegar. Vinegar at the same time restores the scalp’s pH to acid after alkaline washing.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Facial and skin rinses</span></h3>
<p>You can also use vinegar to treat your skin with an acidic rinse to balance the pH. If you use an alkaline detergent in the shower, you can rinse the entire body with vinegar water. The skin do not feel overtighten after washing and there is no need to apply body lotion.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #008000;">How to make herbal vinegar</span></h3>
<p>If you want some active ingredients for your products, you can prepare herbal vinegar extracts. Herbal vinegar is a very useful product. Many phytochemicals of herbs are concentrated in herbal vinegar. An herbal vinegar extract can be used as a single ingredient for example in facials and deodorants. The vinegar extract is very strong, so add just a drop at a time. Better test first to avoid over adding.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Deodorants</span></h3>
<p>The benefit of vinegar’s disinfectant feature should be used in deodorants. If you are afraid of strong smell of vinegar, you can add herbs or essential oils to the products.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Foot spa</span></h3>
<p>An acidic foot bath is a way to disinfect your feet. If you have walked all day long and you feel your feet tired, try an herbal vinegar foot bath. At the end of the day, vinegar can also be sprayed into the shoes to disinfect them and remove the unpleasant odor.</p>
<p>Would you have thought of how&nbsp; multipurpose product is vinegar? There are many other uses of vinegar, but they are not covered by this blog.</p>
<p><strong>Did you find yourself new ways to use vinegar for skin and hair treatment?</strong></p>
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