Just like coconut oil e argan , o buriti oil has become another natural option that offers a number of benefits for the hair.

Extracted from the pulp and seeds of the buriti - a kind of palm tree native to the Amazon -, this substance is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that make it a great ally for hair care .

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Benefits of buriti oil for hair

The buriti oil has an extensive list of vitamins and minerals As a result, it offers not just one, but several benefits for the hair.

Besides containing vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and B5, the natural substance also has phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, carotenoids, and tocopherols, the last two being natural antioxidants.

"It is great for use in the after-sun in hair that has suffered excessive heat exposure and in dyed hair since it helps in the recovery of the hair health", points out dermatologist and trichologist Martha Fernandes, from São Paulo.

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Thus, the best known benefits of buriti oil are:

• Hair strengthening;
• Fall reduction;
• Hair restoration;
• Frizz control;
• Hydration of the hair;
• Decrease of split ends;
• Protection from damage caused by the sun's rays.

As for dyed hair, the strong coloring oil helps to prolong the duration of the color applied, while treating the hair.

Finally, the presence of omega 3, 6 and 9 also helps to balance the production of sebum, making it a great ingredient for hair care products. oily hair .

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How to use this oil?

Martha explains that there are several ways to use buriti oil in hair care.

"It can be applied to wet or dry hair, through hair masks and finishers, for example, and can also be mixed in shampoo, conditioner, or other types of oils," suggests the professional.

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Another possibility is to use it directly on the strands to perform the humectation Applying the substance from root to tip, or to finish hairstyles, using the vegetable oil on dry or damp hair and lathering the entire lengths so that it penetrates more easily.

It is worth pointing out that, to remove it from the hair strands, it is important to wash it well, so that the hair does not look greasy due to the product residues.

Also according to the trichologist, there is no correct periodicity for the use of buriti oil - it must be applied according to the needs of each strand. In addition, there is no contraindication for this product.

Source: Martha Fernandes, dermatologist and trichologist from São Paulo.