Glycerine For Hair: 5 Benefits, Masks, And How To Apply

Here’s everything you need to know about glycerine’s benefits for hair, mask recipe and directions to apply.
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Have you ever read the ingredients list of your hair care products? If yes, then you’ll find that most of them carry one main ingredient which is glycerine. It is a sugar alcohol that is currently dominating the beauty industry for the host of haircare benefits it offers. Glycerine is as effective as moisturiser drawing in moisture to your hair and scalp. It also addresses dryness and frizziness, improving your scalp’s overall health.

Benefits Of Glycerine For Hair

Read on to know all the unique benefits glycerine can provide to your hair:

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Hydrates Scalp

Glycerine draws water to the scalp and helps retain it. It is beneficial for hair, especially in winter when your scalp feels flaky and dry. Regular application of glycerine also prevents TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss).

Boost Sebum Production

Sebum is the oily substance in the scalp that helps regulate moisture. Sebum promotes its production so that your scalp never dries out.

Moisturises Dry Hair

Glycerine is a natural moisturiser which means its regular application on the scalp can make your dry-looking hair smooth and healthy.

Improves Overall Scalp Health

Glycerine provides a sufficient amount of moisture to create a healthy environment for the scalp, improving its overall health.

Strengthens Hair

Glycerine provides hydration to the hair, which can be used as an effective defence against hair breakage.

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Glycerine Hair Mask Recipe And How To Apply

Using a glycerine hair mask is an effective way to provide hydration to your hair. It is applied to the hair and rinsed out before conditioning. It can be used one-to-two times a week.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon glycerin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera
  • 1 beaten egg

Directions:

  1. Take all the ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  2. Evenly apply to your hair using a brush or your fingers and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Use shampoo to rinse your hair followed by applying conditioner.

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