Glycerin for face and hair: benefits and harms, properties

Beneficial features

The benefit of glycerin comes down to its ability to act as a conductor of fluid from the environment into tissues and the human body. Thus, thanks to it, the skin and hair receive additional nutrition and hydration. The benefits of glycerin hair masks are as follows:

the ends of the curls split significantly less, and after a course of applying a mask with glycerin, they stop splitting altogether;
a glycerin mask can relieve fungal dermatological diseases, in particular dandruff and seborrhea;
hair is enriched with water and oxygen, which has a positive effect on any type of curls;
hair growth is significantly accelerated;
hair becomes soft and silky;
hair electrification decreases;
makes combing easier.

Secrets of success

Check yourself for the presence/absence of a painful reaction to glycerin. This is easy to do: just apply a small amount of product to the delicate skin behind the ear and wait 1-1.5 hours. If after the specified period there is no itching, rash or redness in the marked area, you can safely use it.
It is advisable to use a cosmetic hair product with glycerin warm. To do this, heat it slightly in a water bath.

When making a mask with glycerin for hair, add the pharmaceutical component to the nutritional composition at the very end, when you add all the other ingredients to the mixture. After this, the product must be quickly applied to the hair.
Most of all, homemade masks and other glycerin-based cosmetics are suitable for women with blond and brown hair.
In the process of creating a glycerin-based mask, stir the beauty product thoroughly. This measure will prevent the formation of lumps in the cosmetic mass.

Indications for use

A distinctive property of glycerin is that it is used for any type of hair - it nourishes dry curls as much as possible, removes grease from oily strands (in this case it must be combined with vodka or alcohol), and it will restore damaged hair along the entire length. In addition, indications for using a mask with glycerin are:

dandruff and seborrhea;
brittle and dry hair;
split ends of hair;
allergic reactions to various components of cosmetics or natural products - glycerin can soothe the scalp, relieve itching and relieve rashes;
hair loss and slow growth.

Use at home

On store shelves you can find a large number of products, from soap to eyelash products, containing glycerin. But a hair mask with glycerin is especially effective and popular. This mixture can not only nourish the scalp and hair follicles, but also deliver nutrients for speedy regeneration and hair growth.

Express restorative agent

Such a mask has a positive effect not only on restoring the appearance, but also nourishes the roots for rapid growth of length.

Mix and heat two tablespoons of castor oil and 1 tablespoon of burdock oil in a water bath. Add 2 large spoons of glycerin to them. The mixture is rubbed onto washed hair and kept under a towel for an hour. It is important that the hair is thickly coated with the composition, so for long hair the ingredients are proportionally increased. For significantly damaged hair, a course of 3 months, once a week, is recommended. In case of serious injuries, along with masks, it is recommended to take vitamin complexes with food.

Rules of application

The property of glycerin to absorb liquid from the environment can result in harm to the hair - if the air is insufficiently humidified, in dry rooms it will absorb moisture from the skin and hair, drying it out even more. But these are not all the features of using the product:

You need to make a glycerin mask no more than once every 7 days;
Glycerin is not used as an independent remedy; it must be supplemented with other components;
glycerin has a lightening property, so it is recommended to apply it to dark hair for a short time or avoid it altogether;
to make sure you are not allergic to the drug, you need to apply a small amount to your wrist and monitor the reaction;
when preparing a homemade mask, the very last glycerin is added to the composition to achieve maximum effect; it must be poured into warm mixtures;
All masks are used on clean hair; it would be a good idea to slightly moisten it first;
the composition is applied along the entire length and held on the head for up to half an hour;
When making homemade masks, it is recommended to create a thermal effect - wrap your hair in cling film and cover it with a towel on top;
subject to one-time weekly use, the course should not exceed a month.

Tips for using glycerin

You can add trihydric alcohol to regular shampoo in a ratio of 1 to 3, and to homemade care balms (immediately before application). A course of glycerin masks is recommended to be carried out for 2–2.5 months, 1–2 times a week, then give the curls a rest.

A correctly performed procedure consists of the following steps:

Wash your hair with shampoo, pat dry with a towel.
Distribute half of the prepared mixture with glycerin between your palms and rub into the roots, thoroughly massaging the scalp for 3-5 minutes.
Use a fine-toothed comb to distribute the product over the entire length.
Dip the ends into the remaining mixture.
Gather the strands into a bun at the back of the head using hairpins or clips.

The substance is activated in heat, so when using moisturizing hair masks with glycerin, use a thermal hat, polyethylene or shower cap, wrap your head in a towel, and then treat it with a stream of hot air from a hairdryer.

The product is ideal for oily and combination scalps, as it dries and removes excess fat and normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands. However, too frequent use of the product leads to excessive dryness, flaking and even dandruff.

The most dangerous side effect that occurs from excessive use of masks made from the substance is the appearance of a rash and poor circulation. That is why you need to strictly adhere to the dosage and limit the use of the product to one course.

Photos before and after

Judging by numerous reviews, glycerin is a remedy that can relieve many hair problems. In combination with other components, it, as part of homemade masks, nourishes the hair, strengthens its structure, gives volume and regulates the secretion of subcutaneous sebum. The result of using glycerin masks can be seen in the photo.

Glycerin acts as a natural hair moisturizer. Its properties completely depend on the components that complement it in the composition of home cosmetics. The important qualities of this medicinal ingredient can relieve many problems with the scalp and hair, cope with dryness and increased oiliness of the hair, and add volume along the entire length and at the roots. At the same time, glycerin simultaneously eliminates dandruff and maximum nourishes hair of any type.

DIY hair masks with glycerin

In order to get your hair looking great at home, you need to consider several options for preparing glycerin-based masks.

Glycerin and egg

The simplest and most popular mixture is a mixture of egg and glycerin (1 tablespoon). There you need to add castor oil (2 tablespoons) and apple cider vinegar - half a teaspoon. All components are mixed and applied to the hair. It is worth carefully applying the mask to each strand and evenly distributing the wonderful substance throughout the hair. Afterwards the mask remains on the hair. Time – no more than 40 minutes. At the end of the procedure, the hair should be rinsed with plenty of warm water.

Glycerin for hair growth

In this case, honey, castor oil and glycerin are mixed. Ratio 2:2:1. It is necessary to mix the composition thoroughly. Finally, add a teaspoon of lemon juice. However, store-bought juice is not suitable for this purpose. It is advisable to take the fruit itself and squeeze the pulp out of it. Store-bought juice will be less effective. Moreover, it contains preservatives.

Moisturizing mask

In order to prepare it, you will need exotic fruits. You need to take two tablespoons of banana pulp, a tablespoon of finely grated avocado, a tablespoon of glycerin and two tablespoons of honey. Add a teaspoon each of castor and olive oil. Mix the mixture thoroughly and also apply to hair for half an hour. After such a mask, you definitely won’t recognize your hair.

As for the problem of split ends. Then it is also solvable. To do this, you need to use glycerin, beaten egg, burdock oil and apple cider vinegar. Apply the resulting mixture to damaged ends for 30 minutes.

Features of using glycerin

However, before you start creating magical hair mixtures, you need to familiarize yourself with some rules regarding the use of the substance. Glycerin for hair, the use of which has become popular nowadays, is most often used by girls with light braids . This is due to the lightening effect of the drug with frequent use of masks. Before you make a mask for yourself, you need to check whether the drug will cause an allergic reaction on the skin. To do this, it is advisable to swab your wrist and wait a quarter of an hour. If redness, itching or burning does not appear on the skin, then the mask can be prepared without fear of consequences.

Important!
Under no circumstances should you violate the dose of glycerin indicated in the mask recipe. This is due to the fact that the substance itself is quite active and can cause unpleasant side effects.

The best option for activating glycerin is a water bath. It is also worth preparing honey and oil for using the mask. Yes, and it is advisable to apply the mask to your hair while it is warm. This will give more effect. Also, during the preparation of any mask, glycerin is added very last. Thus, the mask will have a wide range of beneficial properties. It is also worth remembering that after adding glycerin, lumps may appear in the mask. Therefore, all mixtures must be mixed very thoroughly. If this is not done, then there is a high probability that washing the mask off your head will be difficult. And this process will take a lot of time.