Ojon oil is a vegetable oil known as the “Caribbean miracle”, and this is no coincidence, as it provides several benefits to the hair.
Vegetable oils are already known to help with skin and hair treatments. A new addition to the Brazilian market is ojon oil. Still little known here, this oil of Caribbean origin is a great option for keeping your locks hydrated and healthy.
Ojon oil is extracted from the nut of the Ojon palm tree, a tree typical of the Honduran rainforest. This oil is already widely used in the Caribbean and Central America, known for working miracles on hair.
Ojon palm oil is rich in amino acids and natural antioxidants, which promise deep hydration. In fact, its benefits can surpass the famous argan oil, very popular in hair treatments.
Therefore, today we will learn more about this miraculous oil, and all its benefits for the hair.
Oil of Ojon
Ojon oil is extracted from the fruit of Elaeis oleifera, popularly known as ojon. This tree is native to Central and South America, commonly found in Honduras and Northern Brazil, more specifically in the Amazon region. On the Caribbean islands, the oil obtained from chestnuts is very popular, due to its moisturizing properties, so much so that it is even known as the “Caribbean miracle”.
The oil extraction process is very long and difficult, as the nuts are manually extracted, ground and finally pressed. Its oil is rich in lipids and fatty acids, such as oleic and linoleic acid.
The main application of ojon oil is on hair. Because it has a composition very similar to that of hair’s natural lipids, this oil can restructure hair strands and lipids lost to the aggressions of time and pollution. Therefore, ojon oil manages to have all the essential properties to keep hair hydrated and healthy like no other.
Benefits of ojon oil
Ojon oil is considered one of the best vegetable oils for hair, even better than argan oil. While argan oil cares for the hair fiber from the outside in, ojon oil penetrates deeply into the hair. In this way, it provides recovery of hair cells, giving strength and protecting the hair from external aggressions.
Furthermore, it brings many other benefits such as:
Uses of ojon oil
Ojon oil has several benefits for the hair, and can be used in a variety of ways to obtain several different results. Furthermore, it is a democratic product, and can be used on all hair types, without any restrictions.
Finisher
A simple way to use pure ojon oil is as a finisher. In this case, you do not need to rinse your hair after use. Therefore, to use ojon oil for this purpose, simply apply a few drops to your hand and spread it through your hair. Therefore, it is a great option to reduce frizz and volume.
Thermal protector
As it helps protect your hair from the effects of drying and straightening, ojon oil is a great natural heat protectant. Therefore, before straightening your hair, apply a few drops of the oil to your hair while it is still damp.
Hydration
For those looking for deep hydration, you can use ojon oil to further enhance the effect of the hair mask. The effect is visible from the first application. Therefore, simply mix a few drops of the oil into your hydrating mask and apply it to your hair as usual.
Leave to act for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse and finish as you prefer.
Wetting
Umectation is a hair treatment that aims to restore dry and damaged locks. Therefore, ojon oil can offer an even more satisfactory result.
Wetting is very simple and can be done in two ways. The first is before showering, and you must apply ojon oil to your still dirty hair and leave it to act for approximately 30 minutes. Then wash your hair as usual.
And the second is nighttime wetting, in which the oil must be applied to dirty hair, before going to sleep. In this case, it can act throughout the night, washing off in the morning of the next day.
Caveats
Ojon oil should not be used before carrying out any type of chemical procedure on the hair, such as straightening or dyeing. This is because the oil protects the hair from these treatments. Therefore, in this case, it could hinder the action of these products.
However, after any chemical procedure, ojon oil is highly recommended, as it helps to hydrate and nourish the hair that was damaged in the process.
Plus, the oil works great on its own. In other words, there is no need to mix it with other vegetable oils. This is optional in the case of moisturizing creams and masks.
There are no restrictions on its use. You can use it whenever you notice that your hair needs deeper hydration.
However, its use is not recommended more than three times a week. After all, it is a very dense and concentrated oil. Therefore, it can end up leaving your hair oily and heavy.
And, finally, always opt for 100% natural ojon oil. This way, you will be using a natural product that is free of parabens, which can be very harmful to your health.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out the benefits of grape seed oil.
Sources: Salon Line Ecyle Women’s Tips
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