The Benefits of CBD Oil To Your Hair

The Benefits of CBD Oil To Your Hair

CBD oil has become a great addition to hair products. This is because of the benefits they have on the hair. Some of how CBD oil is beneficial to your hair include; improving hair growth, preventing damage and hair breakage, and treating scalp conditions.

Most people have started using CBD oil in their products because of the benefits they have on it. Most times, one has ended up chopping off the hair and going bald because of the stress of maintaining it. The different products one has don’t seem to help them. In this case, manufacturers came up with different CBD topical that can be used to treat the hair. These topical were applied on the scalp and seemed to bring many benefits to individuals with hair loss problems who could not maintain it. Some of how CBD oil benefits the hair include;

Improves The Hair Growth

It is normal for one to lose weight. However, it becomes a problem when the rate of hair loss is not the same as it grows back. This causes the hair to be thinned, and one will have bald spots. A lot of factors could contribute to the restriction of hair growth. Some factors include; chemical deposits from the sprays and conditioners, nutrients, and dandruff. For this, the hair needs CBD oil that helps fight hair loss to promote hair growth. The great thing about CBD oil is that it helps in giving individual volumes and thick hair. When the scalp is massaged using CBD oil, it can be easy to soothe the scalp and prevent it from being dry. This is possible because one can absorb the nutrients and thus promote hair growth.

Lim et al. (2017) stated that CBD oil helps improve blood circulation. The study above noted that blood circulation improves the areas where the blood flow is strengthened to strengthen the hair and cause it to grow. According to Aizpurua-Olaizola et al.(2017),  the interaction between CBD oil and the endocannabinoid system helps regulate the body’s functions. The study above also suggested that the interaction helps get the nutrients in the body and causes the hair to grow.

Heals and Treats the Scalp Conditions

Mahdizadeh (2015) suggested that CBD oil has some anti-inflammatory properties that assist in soothing the scalp. The flaky patches and irritation on the scalp affects hair growth and can even lead to premature baldness in an individual. Baron (2015) noted that CBD oil interacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the scalp by regulating the functions of the immune system. The study above also suggested that CBD helps minimize hair loss by calming and soothing the scalp. According to Baral et al.(2020), Natural sebum and oil levels are increased through the interaction of CBD oil,  reducing sebum’s presence and treating the dry scalp. CBD oil has antimicrobial characteristics that minimize scalp infections. This is what brings about the issue of dandruff. It also treats the flaky patches that are found on the skin. Some hair products can also bring about the issue of hair loss and pH level imbalance. This is because the conditioners can leave some hair deposits on the scalp. Such hair products include hair spray and conditioners. Back (2020) suggested that CBD oil assists in removing the hair products’ deposits on the scalp, bringing about hair stimulation.

Treats and Heals The Hormonal and Stress Associated With Hair Loss

Stress and hormonal shifts can be the main cause of hair loss in individuals. This is mostly visible in people that are pregnant and those that are in their menopausal age. They undergo a variety of hormones that sometimes cause their hair to break or fall. At times they cause a receding hairline in a person. There are external ways in which one can try to treat these skin conditions; according to Bailey (2020), CBD oil seems to be the most effective. The study above suggested that CBD oil interacts with the cannabinoid receptors responsible for regulating body functions by balancing the hormones and helping in hair growth stimulation.

Stress can be the main cause of the hormonal imbalance in the body. According to Shannon & Opila-Lehman (2016), CBD oil helps in relieving anxiety and stress disorders. It calms the body and mind, and the stress levels in the body are minimized, which helps the chemicals responsible for the growth of air to return to the normal level. This brings about nourished and youthful hair.

Prevents the Breakage and Hair Damage

The hair is a sensitive part of the body, like the skin. Too much exposure of the hair to the harmful rays of the sun, pollution, and dust can cause damage to the hair. The hair will likely lose its glow and look dull after a while. The environmental factors may seem difficult to avoid, but one has to come up with ways in which they can protect the hair damaged. CBD oil plays a big part in repairing damaged hair. Several styling tools can also play a big part in breaking the hair and making it more damaged. CBD oil plays a big part in restoring hair and repairing it. Salami et al.(2020) revealed that CBD is mostly known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties for the skin and hair. The study above also suggested that CBD helps in smoothening the texture of the hair and making it have a great and lovely appearance. It acts on the scalp of the hair by removing chemical substances like dandruff that may cause the hair not to grow properly. CBD oil is rich in nutrients such as iron and calcium. These nutrients strengthen the roots of the hair, thus helping in its growth.

CBD oil’s antioxidant properties help protect the hair from the environmental factors that cause the hair to break. It also assists the hair in remaining nourished and nourished even in conditions that are harsh to the hair.

Conclusion

The different benefits found in CBD oil have been beneficial to different individuals. The great thing is that they can be used in hair products and can even be combined with those you use. There is no need to go for the chop just because you cannot maintain the hair, as CND oil has all the properties that one may need to manage the hair. You are guaranteed to have natural and healthy hair full of volumes and free from any dry and scaly skin.

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Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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