Trends today are for long, straight hair, and hair oiling, a practice dating back millennia, appears to be a significantly cost-effective method to encourage straighter hair. Your personal care raw ingredient supplier, Bell Chem, shares many of the benefits of adding oils in your hair care products to target a wider audience.

Adding vitamins and nutrients

Natural oils, such as olive oil or coconut oil, are replete with a variety of nutrients which are passed directly to the skin’s surface upon application. Vitamin E, for instance, is an antioxidant that may stimulate hair growth by countering oxidative stress. Not only does this deter hair damage overall, it can inhibit strand breakage. Essential fatty acids reduce scalp inflammation while promoting overall hair follicle health.

Protection from the Sun

Wearing a hat does more than protect your face; it shields your scalp from the dangerous ultraviolet rays of the Sun. For best results, almond oil, olive oil, and sesame oil should be added to your hair before you venture outside. 

Which oils are best?

To reap the most benefits, rely on almond, argan, coconut, and sesame oil. 

• Almond oil quickly absorbs and soothes the scalp. Its lightweight characteristic packs vitamins A, D, and E within it along with calcium, magnesium, proteins, and omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. 

• Castor oil lubricates the hair shaft and inhibits dryness, giving hair a much glossier appearance. Containing ricinoleic acid, vitamin E and proteins, castor oil holds in moisture and inhibits humidity from entering. 

• Coconut oil contains 50% lauric acid, a saturated fat that may stimulate protein maintenance, especially the protein keratin. Its application hydrates the scalp and may promote the growth of hair. When coconut oil is added to hair, it surrounds individual hair fibers and shields them from damage. These strengthened fibers are protected from Sun damage, environmental factors, pollution, and other factors. 

• Peppermint oil encourages root strength in individual hair strands as it deters microbial and fungal growth.

• Sesame oil encourages better blood circulation, which, in turn, promotes hair growth. It’s rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Research shows that a deficiency in these fatty acids impacts hair loss.

Bell Chem, personal care raw ingredient supplier, is based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including a wide array of alkaline cleaners. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355).