Try these 5 tips for oily hair

Oily hair is a problem that many women experience. If your hair is oily, even if you wash it very promptly and frequently, your hair will still appear very greasy and look like it has not been washed for a long time. Therefore, everyone hopes to improve their hair quality so that their hair will no longer be oily. So, what should you do if your hair becomes oily?

Methods to control oily hair 1. Multi-grain porridge

Oily hair is largely related to diet. According to a domestic health survey, people who like to eat spicy, greasy and heavy-flavored foods are more likely to have oily skin and are more likely to develop acne. Today, Sister Dongfa will introduce to you a good food that can not only neutralize the harm of too much greasy food to the body, but is also a good remedy in itself. It is especially suitable for those with excessive oily secretions. This is multi-grain porridge!

There is a kind of "five-bean porridge" popular in ancient China. It is made from five natural ingredients: red beans, mung beans, soybeans, black beans, and kidney beans. It is an excellent health product that can replenish qi, nourish yin and moisten the lungs. It is the earliest prototype of "multi-grain porridge". Modern multi-grain porridge has more complex ingredients and more cooking methods, but in general, the "five beans" are a must. In addition, you can add purple rice, coix seed, jujube, lotus seeds, wolfberry and other ingredients to make it more nutritious.

Most of these ingredients can strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the lungs and clear away heat. They can lower the concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and significantly reduce the body's oil secretion. In addition, black beans and soybeans themselves are also excellent ingredients for hair care. There are examples online of netizens who insisted on using multi-grain porridge as a diet therapy to cure their hair loss, which once caused a lot of heated discussion on the Internet. It also shows the effect of multi-grain porridge on hair - it can both remove oil and promote hair growth. It will definitely be beneficial to insist on eating it.

The method of making multi-grain porridge is relatively simple. Just prepare the ingredients and water, put them in the electric pressure cooker, and cook them for 40 minutes. It should be noted that some ingredients that are not easy to cook (such as beans) can be soaked in clean water overnight to make them taste better.

Method 2 to control oily hair: Soak your feet in hot water

According to traditional Chinese medicine, oily scalp may be caused by excessive liver fire. There is a very simple and easy-to-use method that can effectively solve the problem of liver fire, which is to soak your feet in hot water. This method is especially suitable for autumn and winter.

The Jin Dynasty medical book "Emergency Prescriptions for the Elbow" listed foot bath as one of the prescriptions for treating diseases thousands of years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine has a saying that "foot soaking in spring can raise yang and strengthen the body; foot soaking in summer can remove dampness and relieve heat; foot soaking in autumn can moisten the lungs and intestines; foot soaking in winter can warm the dantian." Foot soaking is beneficial all year round. It can promote blood circulation, regulate endocrine system, promote digestion, and has a health-care effect on the liver and kidneys.

When do you consider that you have finished soaking your feet? When your back feels a little damp or your forehead starts to sweat, it means you are well. Be careful not to sweat too much. Because sweat is the fluid of the heart, sweating too much will hurt the heart, so do not soak your feet for more than 20 minutes. If you insist on soaking your feet, your meridians will be connected, your liver and kidney functions will be enhanced, and your digestive ability will be improved. Oil will not be secreted in large quantities in the short term, but will be transformed and metabolized more peacefully, and the problem of oily hair will also be alleviated. Many female friends may have such a problem: they wash their hair early every day, but their hair still becomes greasy at night, making them look like they haven’t had any hair for several days. Why? It may be because you have oily hair, or it may be because frequent washing of your hair causes the natural protective film of your hair to be damaged. But no matter what, let’s quickly follow along to understand the reasons why women’s hair becomes oily, and learn how to quickly deal with oily hair.

How to control oily hair

Oily hair control method 3. Salicylic acid lotion

The above two methods are internal adjustment methods to control the oil secretion of the scalp. Although they are effective, they are slow to take effect. Here are some external application methods. The first thing that comes into play is the unfamiliarity of moisture, which is a commonly used ingredient in facial drugs for removing oil, exfoliating, and removing acne. Salicylic acid has the function of promoting oil flow and preventing pores from being blocked in medicine. It also has a certain antibacterial effect. It is very suitable for people with severely oily scalp. Doctors use salicylic acid for exfoliation at a concentration of 3-6%. The concentration of salicylic acid in cosmetics is between 1% and 2%. As for shampoos containing salicylic acid, the concentration of salicylic acid is generally 3%.

There are not many shampoos containing salicylic acid on the market. The more famous one is Neutrogena 3% Salicylic Acid Shampoo. The ability of salicylic acid shampoo to remove oil is unquestionable, but its disadvantage is that it is quite irritating. Most people will feel their hair is dry or even have a slight tingling sensation after washing their hair. Therefore, I suggest that you only consider using it when your hair is too oily, and control the frequency of use, otherwise your hair will become too dry. The ingredient salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is usually referred to as BHA. Those who pay attention to skin care should be familiar with this ingredient. It is a commonly used medicinal ingredient for removing oil, exfoliating and removing acne on the face. Salicylic acid has the function of promoting oil flow and preventing pores from being blocked in medicine. It also has a certain antibacterial effect. It is very suitable for people with severely oily scalp. Doctors use salicylic acid for exfoliation at a concentration of 3-6%. The concentration of salicylic acid in cosmetics is between 1% and 2%. As for shampoos containing salicylic acid, the concentration of salicylic acid is generally 3%.

There are not many shampoos containing salicylic acid on the market. The more famous one is Neutrogena 3% Salicylic Acid Shampoo. The ability of salicylic acid shampoo to remove oil is unquestionable, but its disadvantage is that it is quite irritating. Most people will feel their hair is dry or even have a slight tingling sensation after washing their hair. Therefore, I suggest that you only consider using it when your hair is too oily, and control the frequency of use, otherwise your hair will become too dry.

Oily hair control method 4. Selenium disulfide lotion

Compared with salicylic acid shampoo, selenium disulfide lotion is more professional because it is a medicine rather than a shampoo. This lotion is used medically to remove dandruff and prevent and treat seborrhea. It can also be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor, and has a strong degreasing ability.

Currently, the more common selenium disulfide lotion is Hillson's selenium disulfide lotion. When using it, apply the medicine to the affected area. After it has fully contacted the scalp, rinse it off with warm water. Use it twice a week, and a course of treatment is 2 to 4 weeks. Selenium disulfide lotion is very suitable for oily hair and dandruff, which can kill two birds with one stone. However, remember that it is best to consult a doctor before using this medicine. After all, medicine cannot be used casually like shampoo.

Method 5: Wash your hair with rice water

Washing your hair with rice water can effectively remove dirt and inhibit oil secretion, which is a good way to nourish your hair. There are actually many folk remedies that you can try. For example, soap beans are the most natural cleanser, while Polygonum multiflorum and sesame are both helpful in nourishing hair. As for preventing oily hair, rice water is indeed a good choice.

Rice water can not only remove dirt, but also clear away heat and cool blood, preventing excessive oil secretion. Collect rice water, ferment it for 2-3 days, and then use it to soak and wash your hair, allowing the hair roots to fully contact with the rice water. Then gently massage your hair to allow the rice water to fully nourish it, and finally rinse it with clean water.

It should be noted that the water temperature for washing your hair should not be too hot. Water temperature close to body temperature is less irritating, can prevent oil secretion, and also play a role in oil control.