If you haven’t heard about the application of glycerin to your hair and how this substance can be beneficial for your hair, cast the first stone… but, before we get to know some of its many benefits, let’s find out a little more about this important beauty ally. .
So, firstly, it is worth knowing that Glycerin is a chemical substance, glycerol (of Greek origin, glykos, which means sweet – yes, it is sweet! -), and the term glycerin is only used for commercial purposes.
Glycerin, which appears as a viscous, colorless liquid, comes mainly from sources considered natural, such as animal or vegetable oils and fats.
For this reason, and its powerful composition, glycerin can easily be found in products such as coffees, teas, soft drinks, ice creams, among others…
However, it is in the pharmaceutical industry that its use is best known, and can be found in different medicines and cosmetics, such as those aimed at skin, nails or hair, such as shampoos, for example, and this due to its excellent moisturizing action.
And it is, precisely, the power it exerts on beauty and hair care that we will talk about next, as well as its benefits for the hair and how we can use glycerin to display more beautiful and healthier strands.
How does glycerin work on hair?
Precisely, because it is a moisturizing substance, in addition to being nourishing and emollient, glycerin offers an excellent effect on the hair, which is enhanced by its high humectant power, which creates a protective layer on the hair, preventing water loss, i.e. , retain moisture and thus guarantee a super moisturizing effect.
In fact, due to its moisturizing power, it helps to considerably reduce frizz and better define curls, which is why it is highly recommended for those with curly hair.
Benefits of glycerin for hair
From everything we’ve seen so far, we can already see the moisturizing power of glycerin, where we can highlight the following benefits:
- Promote softness and shine to the hair;
- Keep the hair properly hydrated and nourished, due to its moisturizing capacity;
- Control frizz;
- Avoid split ends;
- Strengthen the hair fiber;
- Help define curls.
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Ways to use Glycerin in your hair
There are many ways to use Glycerin on your hair, so we’ll show you some here, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
And the best thing is that its use is super simple and the results can already be seen from the first application.
But, here’s a tip, whoever wants, can also mix one shape with another, and vary it until they find the one that best meets their expectations.
Let’s go? Paper and pen in hand, check out some recipes that will leave your hair beautiful and incredibly shiny!
Hydrate using glycerin is very simple, just follow this step by step:
- Step 1: wash your hair normally with your usual shampoo.
- Step 2: remove excess water from the hair, you can just twist it with your hand, without drying it completely (to maintain its moisture).
- Step 3: in a container, mix two tablespoons of your hydration mask with one tablespoon of vegetable glycerin.
- Step 4: with your hair divided into sections, apply the mixture to each section, lengths and ends, but avoid applying it to the roots.
- Step 5: put on a plastic cap or thermal cap and wait approximately 30 minutes.
- Step 6: rinse well.
- Step 7: to finish, use a conditioner, rinse again and let it dry naturally.
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And when it comes to hydrating, it’s worth resorting to more powerful formulas, mixing glycerin with other elements. One tip is to mix moisturizer + 10ml of liquid bepantol + 10ml of glycerin + 2 spoons of moisturizing mask.
Simply apply this mixture to your hair, put on a thermal cap and let it act for around 20 minutes. Then, just rinse and that’s it!
3 – As a homemade mask
And, of course, there couldn’t be a homemade recipe missing from this list. You just need to mix 15ml of any mask, 3 drops of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar with 5ml of glycerin.
Apply this mixture to clean strands, after washing and drying your hair normally, and using a thermal cap, leave it to act for 20 minutes. Then, just rinse!
4 – With coconut milk
It is nothing new that coconut has countless benefits, and with its milk it is possible to provide deep hydration, boosted with glycerin. Just mix 2 spoons of any moisturizing mask, 2 spoons of coconut milk with 5ml of glycerin.
Then, wash your hair as usual, with shampoo and, after removing all excess moisture, apply the mixture to the strands and, with the help of a thermal cap, leave it to act for 15 minutes. Then, just rinse!
5 – Boosting results
If you prefer, you can also use glycerin mixed in masks or ampoules, in this case, just to enhance your results. To do this, just apply around 5ml of glycerin to the mask or ampoule, and let the mixture act for around 20 minutes. using a thermal cap.
But be careful, although glycerin is a powerful substance and a great ally in hair care, used alone it does not replace other hydration, as the hair also needs nutrients that glycerin alone cannot supply.
Where to find glycerin
Glycerin can be produced from animal or vegetable fat or can be of synthetic origin. The most used, and recommended, treatment for hair is the vegetable one, which can be easily found in pharmacies, perfumeries, cosmetics stores, or online.
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