Argon oil is often called as “Liquid gold” because of the tremendous benefits it provides. It is several times recommended for hair growth by hair specialist. This oil has been used for many generations in various part of world especially in African countries.

Benefits :

As the argon oil molecules are quite smaller and thus has incredible ability to penetrate the hair cuticle more deeply and evenly. That's why it has advantages beyond just encouraging hair growth. Some benefits of argon oil are mentioned below :

Provides nourishment to hair : 

There is significant essential amount of essential fatty acids present in argon oil  which nourishes hair from root to tip.

Promotes hair growth : 

• Argon oil contains phenolic compounds combined with antioxidants that helps to strengthen hair follicles and thus encourage the growth of new cells on the scalp.
• Vitamins present in argon oil helps to maintain healthy scalp and thus ensure new thick and healthy hair strands.
• It also promotes keratin synthesis which ensures more and even hair growth.

Promotes hair elasticity :

Argon oil treats frizzy hair, hydrates them and protect the hair strands from harm. All these help to reduce chances of issues like split ends and breakage.

Prevent damage occur due to heat treatments : 

Argon oil can sustain high temperatures and thus is better to use before applying heat to hair. You can use argon oil as an alternative to heat protection sprays.

Protection from dandruff and other scalp problems : 

If you have dandruff, itchy scalp or a monsoon scalp infection, argon oil is there to take care of you! This oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that can help to treat oxidative stress which cause dandruff, inflammation and irritation. These problems can be relieved by massaging argon oil itno scalp and prevents scalp infection from spreading if you have any.

How to use it?

Here are some methods how to use argon oil -

Shampoo : You can either use argon oil shampoo or do the following. 

• Take some shampoo in palm and add two drops of argon oil. Now mix them.
• Massage it into hair and scalp using finger tips.
• Wash and rinse.

Hair mask  : Make hair mask by mixing argon oil with castor oil or coconut oil or both. Apply this mixture to hair and scalp and cover the hair with hair cap and leave it for half an hour. Wash it off afterwards.

Leave-in conditioner : Skip your usual conditioner and use argon oil as leave-in conditioner.

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