KUPASONLINE.COM — Many people already know the benefits of hazelnut oil for hair health. Yes, the benefits of hazelnut oil for hair are numerous, and that’s not just a myth considering that the ingredients in this ingredient are really good for the scalp.
Kemiri (Aleurites moluccanus) is the fruit of the candlenut tree which grows a lot in tropical climates such as Indonesia. The shape of the fruit is similar to a walnut so that many people also refer to it as Indonesian walnut.
There are also many benefits of hazelnut oil for hair and scalp. Here are some of them: Preventing dry hair The first benefit of hazelnut oil is to moisturize the hair because it is rich in amino acids and essential fatty acids which can penetrate deep into the layers of the scalp. This allows hazelnut oil to make hair look healthy and not dry.
Strengthens hair Hazelnut oil can also be used as a hair mask which has a strengthening effect on hair. The benefits of hazelnut oil for hair are still related to the content of linoleic and linolenic acids in hazelnut oil, which are indeed capable of coating, nourishing, and moisturizing hair, even repairing split ends.
Preventing dandruff The ability of hazelnut oil to moisturize hair not only nourishes the scalp, but can also prevent dandruff. Overcoming the symptoms of psoriasis When the scalp is dry, various skin problems can occur. One of them is psoriasis which is characterized by the appearance of scaly skin, itching, and hair loss.
To overcome this, we at least need a scalp moisturizer which can relieve inflammation and itching at the same time. Hazelnut oil can actually do the job. It’s just that, research reveals hazelnut oil can only reduce psoriasis symptoms on a small scale. How to make hazelnut oil for hair
Hazelnut oil has been sold in the market under various brands. However, there’s nothing wrong if you want to make it yourself, especially how to make hazelnut oil for hair is quite easy. The only material that must be prepared is hazelnut which has been released from its shell (you can easily buy it at the market). The more hazelnuts that are processed, the more hazelnut oil that is produced.
Here are some ways to make hazelnut oil for hair that you can practice at home: Burning: The hazelnut seeds are burned until they are black, then blended or crushed using a mortar until the oil comes out.
Strain with a wire sieve or a clean cloth to separate the oil from the hazelnut dregs. Toasted: Roast (cook in a pan without oil) hazelnut seeds until black, then mash or blend until the oil releases. Strain with a wire sieve or a clean cloth to separate the oil from the hazelnut dregs. In the oven: heat the hazelnut kernels in the oven for up to 15 minutes, then remove and let them come to room temperature.
Grind the hazelnut seeds, then put them in a glass jar. Dry it in the sun until the hazelnut oil comes out (maximum 2 weeks), then store it in the refrigerator. Without heating: clean hazelnut seeds can be directly grated or blended by mixing a little water (for easy blending). Then cook the hazelnut mixture with the water until it produces hazelnut oil.
Candlenut that is heated before being crushed will produce blackish oil. Meanwhile, how to make hazelnut oil without heating will produce a clearer end result, but the quantity is smaller.(*)
