What Is Mineral Oil?
Mineral oil is a byproduct of petroleum, formed during the distillation process of petroleum [that creates] gasoline. It's derived from non-renewable petrochemical starting materials, and if used will be difficult to wash out of your hair, particularly if using non-sulfate shampoos to do that.
There are different configurations of mineral oil, each with a different use. You won't find the same form of mineral oil in gasoline as you would in your hair product, that doesn't mean that the mineral oil you find in your hair products are safe or even gif for your strands. Mineral oil is a protective agent, It coats the hair shaft in a layer of hydrophobic oil to prevent expansion and contraction in response to water absorption, which will damage the hair over time.
Is Mineral Oil Safe for Hair?
No, while it is technically safe for hair, the experts Ask agree that it will damage hair over time and has no real benefits that make it worth using in the first place.
Why it's harmful: This oil can lead to buildup on the scalp, weigh down strands with lingering product residue and cause hair to become stiff and lifeless.
What happens when mineral oil is used in your hair?
Not only is mineral oil bad for hair, it's also bad for your scalp as it creates product buildup on the scalp and makes it hard for the hair care products to penetrate into the scalp. Most often, this excess buildup can lead to itching, eczema flares and rashes.
Does mineral oil cause hair loss?
Mineral oil is often referred to as petroleum, white petroleum, paraffin, liquid paraffin, and paraffin wax. These ingredients cause excess buildup on the strands and scalp, and leads to hair fall.
Why you need to read the ingredients list?
Healthy compounds are lost from the oils while hot pressing, whereas in cold pressing, all beneficial compounds are retained. Another important factor that makes cold pressed oils a better choice is that it involves no refinement, unlike hot pressed oils which are refined to improve the acidic content.
The internet is always buzzing about hair growth oil, there’s no such thing or is there, the debate continues.
We are telling you unequivocally that hair growth oils are real and they are here to stay.
When you buy hair growth oil from just any brand, you are not sure what you are getting because you don’t know where they got their raw materials. We are a transparent brand and we can tell you that we ONLY use cold pressed oils. Here’s why:
➖They retain their original nutrients.
➖Rich in vitamin E, which has anti-inflammatory properties and oleic acid, which boosts your immunity.
➖High Omega 3 (anti-inflammatory) fatty acids, and more antioxidants.
➖They contain essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins like E and K, antioxidants, and polyunsaturated fatty acids that nourish and protect your hair.
➖Great for moisturizing and conditioning your hair. They penetrate deeply into the hair shaft, nourishing it from within and making it softer, smoother, and less prone to breakage.