The benefits and recipes of chocolate hair mask

What can be useful for hair mask with chocolate? As cosmeticians say, from masks based on cocoa powder - and it is from it that most often all the so-called chocolate masks are prepared - the hair becomes stronger, smooth, silky and even begin to grow faster.

The Benefits of Chocolate for Hair

Experts have not yet determined what is the biggest benefit of chocolate for hair. Some believe that the main factor is the presence in the cocoa powder of a significant amount of zinc (which in the process of making chocolate is much less). This chemical element is extremely important for the body as a whole and, especially, for the skin and hair. However, in addition to zinc, in cocoa powder there are useful compounds of potassium and sodium, phosphorus and magnesium, copper and iron. And in the composition of vitamins there are many vitamins of group B and possessing the properties of antioxidant vitamin E.

Alkaloid theobromine, giving cocoa and chocolate their specific bitterness, is close to caffeine by action: it activates blood circulation and intracellular metabolism. With a very low caffeine content in cocoa beans, some believe that it is the caffeine that plays the main role. This opinion is not confirmed by biochemical studies.

But on the part of antioxidants - flavones and flavonoids, catechins and procyanidins - cocoa can be attributed to their most accessible sources.

Also, in procedures for the care of dry and damaged hair, cosmetologists use cocoa butter, which is easily melted at body temperature, having a light chocolate odor. Oil will be obtained from cocoa beans, and it contains a rich combination of fatty acids, among which a special value is attached to unsaturated - arachidonic, linoleic and linolenic. They relate to omega-3 and omega-6 essential polyunsaturated fatty acids and even got the "rank" of vitamin F. But it's not just them.

The combination of saturated fatty acids - stearic, oleic, palmitic - make cocoa butter one of the most effective means for intensively moisturizing the scalp and overdried hair, because they penetrate the hair cuticle better and nourish it from the inside. It is also believed that cocoa butter stimulates the hair follicles.

As a result - as evidenced by the reviews of the chocolate mask for hair - increases the resistance of hair to loss during combing, tensile strength, increases their volume and shine.

Recipes of masks for hair from chocolate

Some wonder why many recipes for chocolate hair masks have not chocolate, but cocoa powder and cocoa butter? This is the right question.

First, in the chocolate manufacturer often puts not cocoa butter, and its substitutes, for example, such as Cebao, Confao, Illexao or Wilchoc, which are made from coconut and palm oil. Secondly, it is not a secret that in the production of chocolate - in order to increase its hardness, gloss and shelf life - apply more solid fats - "improvers" (CBI).

Mask for hair with chocolate and butter

With thin, dry hair, try a nutritious mask, which consists of two tablespoons of cocoa powder, raw egg yolk and two tea boats of vegetable oil (best of all, olive, cold pressed).

Cocoa should be mixed with warm oil and enter the yolk, bring to a homogeneous consistency and lubricate the hair and scalp. As usual, the head should be closed with a cap and / or a cap, and on top - warmed for about half an hour.

A noticeable positive result is promised during this procedure once a week for a month.

Strengthening hair mask with chocolate

Regardless of the cause of hair loss, the mask with chocolate (cocoa powder + cocoa butter), yolk and cognac will help to strengthen the roots of hair and reduce the intensity of this process.

Cocoa powder (tablespoon) is brewed in hot water (about 50 ml), half a teaspoon of cocoa butter, a raw yolk and a dessert spoon of cognac are added. The mixture is thoroughly mixed and while warm spreads over the skin of the scalp - with gentle rubbing. Follow-up - see the previous recipe.

Mask for hair with hot chocolate

This mask is intended for dry and normal hair with split ends, with scalp, prone to dryness and itching.

Cocoa powder (1-2 tablespoons) is poured with so much boiling water and put on a water bath, after which the remaining components are added: olive oil (tablespoon) and cocoa butter (5 g). The mixture should cool slightly. Apply on the scalp, as well as on the roots and tips of hair - with a mandatory wrapping for 40-45 minutes.

Concept mask with chocolate and mint

SPA Concept mask with chocolate and mint is made in Russia for the development of Wella Professional. On the packaging of this product, the consumer can read that the Chocolate & Mint nut mask can help with brittle hair, give them more strength and shine, promote hair growth and improve skin condition.

The mask contains purified water, cocoa butter, vitamin C, peppermint oil (menthol oil), shea butter and vitamin E. The time of the procedure after applying the composition to damp hair is from 3 to 10 minutes.

And in the annotation the following auxiliary substances are indicated:

• Behentrimonium chloride is an antistatic and conditioning agent.
• Silicone quaternium is a silicone.
• Phenyl trimethcone - phenyl trimethicone is a derivative of silicon, that is, silicone,
• It is used as an antifoaming agent, it provides heat resistance of the product.
• Isopropyl palmitat - isopropyl palmitate (a product from coconut oil) is a chemical additive in many products designed to improve the moisture content of hair and skin.
• Cyclomethicone is a synthetic silicone oil that regulates the viscosity of the mask composition. Also, cyclomethicone is an antistatic agent and a solvent for essential oils.
• Ceteareth-23 is an emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol.
• Benzyl benzoate - phenylmethyl benzoate, antiseptic, is a remedy for parasites (scabies and lice), can cause skin irritation.