Homemade Oat Mask for Oily Hair
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Homemade Oat Mask for Oily Hair

By Eloísa Carmona - 2021-03-12T15:43:59Z
This homemade oat mask for oily hair is a perfect natural option not only to remove the grease from your locks but also to avoid drying out your scalp.Oats are rich in lipids and proteins that hydrate the scalp and help prevent dandruff, which can sometimes be caused by excess oil. Thanks to the saponins it contains, it is a great cleanser that removes dandruff flakes, resulting in a fresher scalp.Benefits of Oats for HairOats prevent damage, as they can make hair more elastic, so they can be an ingredient in your daily strengthening conditioner treatment. In fact, daily use of oats can lead to maintaining length and helping you have stronger and cleaner hair.In addition to strengthening and cleansing, oats can help prevent hair loss. Due to its fiber content, this ingredient helps your scalp receive the right amount of nutrients for healthy growth. Its exfoliating properties also unclog pores and facilitate hair growth. Using it as a hair mask can help thicken your hair.It can also help you prevent split ends if you don't want to use commercial products to treat them, thanks to its vitamins and minerals that nourish and hydrate the hair to grow healthy from root to tip.To use oats as a mask for oily hair, simply soak 1 cup of oats in 3 cups of water, as you will use the oat milk from the soaking. Apply it to your dry hair, focusing on the roots; you can use cotton or do it directly with your hands. Give a light massage, let it sit for half an hour, and then wash your hair as usual.This natural hair mask leaves no residue or odors, but it does leave your hair very clean and silky, so if you try it, let us know in the comments how it went.Cover photo by Melissa Di Rocco on Unsplash.