Little tricks when using mustard
Despite all the useful properties of mustard, you need to be careful: after all, if you misuse masks that contain mustard, you can dry the skin - as a result, you can get dandruff or hair will be brittle. Be careful if you have sensitive scalp. Before using the mask with mustard, perform a small test. For this, a pinch of mustard powder is mixed with a little water; Apply this mass to the back of your wrist. Sensation of a small burning sensation is a normal reaction. But if the place turns red and itchs, it is better to refrain from using such a mask.
Before using recipes masks of mustard, take into service several tips:
- mustard for masks for hair growth is taken in the form of a dry powder, and not in the form of paste-like mustard;
- To dilute dry mustard it is possible only warm water (temperature about 40 degrees) - at use of boiled water the harmful essential oils which negatively influence a human body can be allocated;
- It must be remembered that mustard has a drying effect. If you are the owner of dry hair, then be careful, since such a mask can further dry the hair and roots, cause brittleness and provoke the appearance of dandruff. Neutralize the drying effect of mustard can be added to the mask of nutritious products - oil, mayonnaise, kefir, sour cream. Owners of oily hair with such a mask will dry the roots of hair, which will eliminate their excessive greasiness;
- if you feel a slight burning sensation - the mask works, but in the case when the applied mask is very burning - the mask is better to wash off. Perhaps the scalp is very sensitive, and in addition to unpleasant sensations you will also get dandruff;
- masks of mustard are applied to unwashed hair, the head should be wrapped with a film and put on a hat or towel on top;
- After using mustard, the hair must be thoroughly rinsed, since there may be powder grains in the hair. Do it better by dipping your hair into the water.
When choosing components for a mask with mustard, you need to know that sugar or honey mixed with mustard, causes a burning sensation. The composition of the masks you can change, depending on what ingredients you have at hand: these can be oils - olive, burdock or almond; cinnamon, brewer's yeast, juice from onions or egg yolk.
Let your hair shine with health and beauty!