Safflower
4 Steps Safflower Boosts Hydration For Your Hair
Safflower has been used throughout history for several different reasons. It was used during the reign of the Han Dynasty in China for its abundant health benefits from protecting heart health and boosting the immune system to delivering shiny healthy hair. Ever since, people have been incorporating safflower into their health and beauty routines. Let’s go over some reasons why we chose to include this impressive flower in our products.
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Encourages Strong, Healthy Hair
Due to its high concentrations of linoleic acid (omega-6) and oleic acid, safflower oil is beneficial for the whole body, both internally and externally. When used on the scalp, the oleic acid acts as a vasodilator, dilating blood vessels to allow more nutrients to penetrate hair follicles and improve blood flow and circulation–the key to strong, healthy hair growth.
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Treats Alopecia
In a 2011 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology by Naphatsorn Kumar, it was found that safflower oil encourages hair growth by promoting the proliferation of dermal papilla cells and keratinocytes. At the same time, it suppresses the expression of the hair loss-related gene, resulting in significantly increased hair length and hair growth.
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Protects Hair From Damage
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage patches of hair. Substances that are rich in vitamin E and antioxidants such as safflower can help prevent the harmful effects of free radicals so you can achieve your hair goals.
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Provides Intense Hydration
Safflower oil can easily penetrate into each individual shaft of hair, providing intense hydration and nutrition where it's most needed. Unlike synthetic oils which sit on top of the hair, safflower oil is eagerly absorbed into dry hair, leaving you with soft, silky locks.