The chamomile flower is a must-have in Mexican households, as it is used to treat broken hearts, stomach pains, headaches, nausea, and more. Besides being a very accessible and economical home remedy, since we can buy the flower in markets or tea bags at the supermarket, this little flower is also an excellent option for giving shine to hair, as well as lightening it a bit.

What are the properties of chamomile?
The chamomile has all kinds of properties, which have been proven for several centuries. UNAM lists the following benefits:

• Helps relieve cramps
• For irritated eyes
• Reduces inflammation in the skin
• Is a muscle relaxant
• Auxiliary in the treatment of cold and flu symptoms

For its part, the Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service mentions that chamomile is also used to treat “conditions such as gastric ulcers, gastritis, etc., all due to its anti-inflammatory properties.”

You can also read: The various and unknown uses of chamomile

3 chamomile masks to lighten hair
Get to work and prepare one of these 3 homemade chamomile masks to lighten hair, but also to hydrate it and keep it silky.

1. Chamomile and lemon
If you want to achieve a lighter shade in your hair but don't want to damage it with chemicals and endless hours at the beauty salon, then we have the solution for you, as you only need to be consistent in its application.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of concentrated chamomile tea
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of honey

Instructions:
1. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
2. Apply to hair, from root to tip.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes while you are in the sun.
4. Rinse with plenty of water and apply conditioner.
5. Rinse and you're done, repeat a couple of times a week!

2. Chamomile and coconut oil
Is your hair dry or frizzy? Don't worry, this chamomile mask with coconut oil will hydrate your hair while naturally lightening it, you can't miss it!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of concentrated chamomile tea
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of honey

Instructions:
1. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
2. Apply to hair, from root to tip.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes while you are in the sun.
4. Rinse with plenty of water and apply conditioner.
5. Rinse and you're done, repeat a couple of times a week!

3. Chamomile and cinnamon
If your hair has gone through many dyes and chemicals, this wonderful chamomile and cinnamon mask will restore its silkiness in no time, dare to prepare it at home!

• 1 cup of concentrated chamomile tea
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice

Instructions:
1. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
2. Apply to hair, from root to tip.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes while you are in the sun.
4. Rinse with plenty of water and apply conditioner.
5. Rinse and you're done, repeat a couple of times a week!

You can also read: What chamomile tea is used for