Venustas Essentials : Ayurvedic Hair Oil

Studies suggest massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil, preferably infused with hair-friendly herbs, is the best way to nourish the scalp and hair topically and imparts several benefits (1): 

1. It lubricates and conditions the scalp, helping to prevent flakes and dry scalp

2. Helps enhance blood circulation in the head and neck area helping relax the scalp and increase pliability.

3. Strengthens the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair-shafts, promoting new hair growth and strengthening current hair.

4. Helps soften and conditions the strands making it more manageable.

5. Spreads the natural oils of the hair, increasing hair luster and vibrancy.

6. Protect hair from the damaging effects of the sun and harsh weather by improving resiliency over time.

7.  Replinishes and rejuvenates dry, damaged hair, and helps prevent excessive brittleness and split-ends. 

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Cold Pressed Oils Of:

• Coconut (Cocas Nucifera Extract): The fatty acids in coconut oil penetrate human hair fibres, giving it more structural strength thereby protecting hair from damage, prevents hair damage from hygral fatigue, reduces/prevents protein loss from the hair fibre, helps retain moisture form inside the hair shaft, nourishes the scalp and helps treat dandruff and has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral due to the presence of medium chain fatty acids, notably lauric acid (2).

• Castor: Rich in vitamin E, minerals, proteins, Omega 6 and 9 beneficial fatty acids and unusually high ricinoleic acid ratio makes it beneficial to skin and hair (3). It’s antibacterial and anti fungal properties make it beneficial against follliculitus, dandruff and scalp infections while its ricinoleic acid content helps increase circulation to the scalp and improve hair growth (3). Ricinoleic acid is also said to help balance scalp pH which can also help replenish the scalp’s natural oils and undo some of the damage of harsh chemical hair products (3). The antioxidants in castor oil support the keratin in hair and help make hair stronger, smoother and less frizzy (3).

• Olive: One of the top emollients that can penetrate the hair, and its lightweight nature makes it great for moisturizing (4). Olive oil also contains anti-inflammatory properties that promote scalp health and prevent dandruff. Extra virgin oil is also rich in high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, an antioxidant important for hair growth (4). Olive oil is not likely to cause an allergic reaction, making it ideal for sensitive skin and hair (4). Olive oil deeply penetrates the hair cuticle so that moisture and nutrients are absorbed, leaving coarse natural and curly hair not only smoother, but shinier and healthier as well (4).

• Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) Beneficial in enriching hair growth and pigmentation, treatment of premature greying of hair and cleansing and condition hair (5,6).

• Bramhi: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidant properties, brahmi helps to strengthen the hair follicles and reduce hair fall, controls hair thinning and hair loss and clears up dandruff (7).

• Hibiscus Extracts: Prevents hair loss and premature graying, lessens frizz whilst promoting hair growth, gives hair a boost of shine and bounce, helps balance the pH of the scalp, reduces redness, scalping and itching of the scalp, works like an astringent to reduce the oiliness of hair, discourages split ends (8).

• Basil Extracts: A beneficial herb that stimulates and promotes hair growth, improves hair quality, nourishes and rejuvenates hair follicles. Its powerful stimulating properties can assist in follicle nourishing and regeneration (9).

• Curry Leaves Extracts: Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, curry leaves are capable of reducing hair fall and stimulate hair growth. Also a rich source of beta-carotene and proteins: beta carotene limits hair loss while presence of proteins prevents hair thinning by strengthening hair follicles (10).

• Essential Oil of Rosemary: Packed with antioxidants which help scavenge free radicals – that are responsible for greying as well as hair thinning (11). This wonderful oil stimulates blood flow to the scalp and promotes strong and healthy hair growth. Rosemary oil is also effective for treating dandruff, itchiness, scalp irritation and oily skin (11).

• Essential Oil of Sage: Sage is known as a hair colorant where it is traditionally used  to restore color to graying hair. However, it is great for weak, damaged hair and it gives hair shine (9).

Yellow in color with a greenish tinge, the oil smells of herbs predominantly curry leaves. Fluid in consistency and light in texture, the oil is non greasy and washes away without leaving any residue or smell.

The oil is packaged in a plastic bottle with a flip top and is not travel safe. I would exercise caution if you plan to travel with it. 

Like all Ayurvedic oils, this oil is obtained by macerating various plants in an oil base to extract the main active ingredients. The herbs are are slow-cooked with the oils, cooled and let to sit in the sun for a couple of weeks before it is strained and ready to use.

The ingredients used have the capacity to arrest hair fall, reverse premature greying, treat dandruff and encourage hair growth. I do have grey stands but they are definitely not premature and I do not have dandruff issues so I am not sure the effect the oil has on these but I did have hair fall and I have been religiously using this twice a week for the past month or so and I have seen a reduction. I also love how the oil leaves my usually coarse and dry hair soft and well moisturized. 

Free of chemicals, preservatives and completely natural, this herbal concoction provides a nourishing and fortifying treatment for the scalp. 

*Product sent as PR sample*

Venustas Essentials : Moroccan Argan Oil Deep Nourishing Hair Oil

Hair growth is influenced by a number of factors, which include your overall health, your diet and of course whether or not you follow a good hair care regimen. If you are looking to promote hair growth, it would benefit to incorporate oil massages into your your hair care regimen. Massaging the scalp with an oil of your choice stimulates blood circulation to the scalp ensuring hair follicles receive the required amount of essential nutrients and oxygen aiding hair growth. 

ABOUT THE BRAND

Learn more about Venustas Essentials HERE! 

KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Virgin Coconut Oil: The fatty acids in coconut oil penetrate human hair fibres, giving it more structural strength thereby protecting hair from damage, prevents hair damage from hygral fatigue, reduces/prevents protein loss from the hair fibre, helps retain moisture from inside the hair shaft, nourishes the scalp and helps treat dandruff and has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral due to the presence of medium chain fatty acids, notably lauric acid (1). Coconut oil is a rich source of nutrients like vitamin E, vitamin K and iron: these nutrients are essential for maintaining hair’s shine and softness.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: one of the top emollients that can penetrate the hair, and its lightweight nature makes it great for moisturizing (2). Olive oil also contains anti-inflammatory properties that promote scalp health and prevent dandruff. Extra virgin oil is also rich in high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, an antioxidant important for hair growth (2). Olive oil is not likely to cause an allergic reaction, making it ideal for sensitive skin and hair (2). Olive oil deeply penetrates the hair cuticle so that moisture and nutrients are absorbed, leaving coarse natural and curly hair not only smoother, but shinier and healthier as well (2).

• Jojoba Oil: Bringing about a purely natural moisturizing effect is just one of the many benefits of Jojoba Oil. The oil has the ability to cleanse the follicles of sebum  & remove residues present in the scalp promoting hair growth and protecting strands from breakage and drying up (3). Jojoba oil is capable of moisturizing the hair without leaving any residues. Jojoba oil is capable of moisturizing the follicles of hair and helping hair cells to reproduce themselves at a rapid pace (3).

• Argan Oil: Rich stores of essential fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, carotenes, sterols & phenolic antioxidants, argan oil supports the health and beauty of skin and hair (4). Repairs damaged hair, moisturizes instantly, and prevents split ends while restoring shine, increases hair growth and helps control, cure, and prevent dry and itchy scalp (4). Due to its anti-microbial properties, it keeps scalp healthy, free of dandruff and well nourished. (4). It also keeps the roots of the hair hydrated, protected, and well nourished.

• Vitamin E Oil: Provides Vitamin E to scalp which keeps the scalp skin healthy and well moisturized preventing dandruff (5). Vitamin E is a powerful anti tangle solution that makes the hair silky and adds luster to hair, making them look shiny (5).

• ClarySage Essential Oil: helps reduce excess hair oil, and it stimulates dormant hair follicles so they return to the anagen (growing) stage in the hair growth cycle (6).

• Peppermint Essential Oil: Extremely rich in essential fatty acids and essential ingredients that are going to stimulate the scalp’s health, help getting rid of yeast colonies and also help the scalp remain “clean” from dandruff and inflammations, also an excellent coolant keeping the scalp refreshed (7).

• Bergamot Essential Oil: Its stimulating properties help in enhancing blood circulation thus promoting hair growth (8). It has a soothing effect that calms down the mind as well as nervous system. Hence, this oil is great when used as hair massage oil (8). Additionally, bergamot oil has anti-microbial properties that help keep scalp infections at bay (8).

• Rosemary Essential Oil: Packed with antioxidants which help scavenge free radicals – that are responsible for greying as well as hair thinning (9). This wonderful oil stimulates blood flow to the scalp and promotes strong and healthy hair growth. Rosemary oil is also effective for treating dandruff, itchiness, scalp irritation and oily skin (9).

The hair oil, comes in a 100 mL plastic bottle with a flip top cap. Fluid in consistency, the oil has a golden yellow tinge with suspended rosemary leaves and has a mild fragrance of peppermint and rosemary. The packaging unfortunately, isn't travel proof!

To use, I take the required amount in my palm and massage it into the scalp ensuring that the oil spreads adequately to the entire area. The the residual remnants are applied from the hair root to ends. After about 30-45 minutes I shampoo/condition as usual. I use this oil once a week. 

I am blessed with thick curly hair that tends to get dry and frizzy pretty quickly. Over the years I have subjected them to several chemical processes that hasn't helped their case. Hair oil massages are a must for me as they help tame my hair and provide my dry and damaged tresses the much required TLC.

The oil is very lightweight and gets absorbed quickly into the scalp without feeling overly greasy. After shampoo and conditioning, the hair is tangle free and does not appear limp. Even after a day or two, the hair is soft to touch and bouncy. The star ingredient in the blend, argan oil which is often dubbed as "liquid gold", is an excellent agent for taming frizz and promoting shine and gloss, as well as softer, more manageable hair.

A blend of four (4) carrier oils, that provide important essential fatty acids to the scalp and follicles, the oil restores shine to hair, provides nutrients to the scalp to advance hair growth, and helps to repair split ends making it perfect for over-processed hair!