Burdock root oil extract, commonly known as burdock oil, has long been used in European countries as a scalp and hair treatment. It is believed to reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Although it can be applied “as is”, most consumers prefer to use special hair care products formulated with burdock oil, such as Burdock Hair Serum by Elfa Pharm.
Burdock oil is typically obtained from the root of greater burdock, a biennial plant native to Eurasia. Greater burdock root is widely eaten in parts of Asia, but is now rarely used as a vegetable in Europe. It is, however, quite widely employed as a medicinal herb in different forms, including an oily macerate known as burdock oil.
Burdock root oil extract is rich in essential fatty acids (the fatty acid content depends on which exactly vegetable oil has been used for extraction), phytosterols, tannins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and inulins. It nourishes hair follicles and regulates sebum secretion in the scalp. Regular burdock oil hair masks make the hair stronger and thicker, prevent brittle hair and split ends, reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth.
However, many women don’t like DIY hair masks with vegetable oils because they are hard to rinse out and might leave the hair feeling greasy or sticky. That’s why many cosmetic manufacturers add burdock oil or burdock extract to their hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and serums.
Elfa Pharm is a cosmetic brand owned by a Ukrainian-Polish group of companies of the same name that produces high-quality cosmetics with natural ingredients. The brand offers cosmetic products developed according to pharmaceutical principles and designed to combat common skin and hair problems. It has several product lines, including Seven Oils, Acnacid, Age Adapt, Detox Med, Farnesol, Intimo+Med, Lico+Med, MamaCare, Panthenol, and Burdock Line.
The brand’s Burdock Line includes four hair care products (shampoo, conditioning hair mask, serum and burdock oil) specifically designed to prevent hair loss. Their key ingredient its Bh Intensiv+, an active complex that stimulates microcirculation in the scalp, providing hair follicles with the nutrients they need. It prolongs the growth phase of the hair growth cycle and reduces hair loss.
Elfa Pharm Burdock Hair Serum is designed for intensive treatment. It contains a blend of natural ingredients, including nettle extract, hydrolysed proteins, horsetail extract, butcher’s-broom extract, garden angelica extract, red clover extract, saw palmetto extract, gotu kola extract, Szechuan lovage extract, Chinese knotweed extract, alfalfa extract, avocado oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil, and, of course, burdock oil.
The serum nourishes hair follicles, strengthens hair roots, and repairs damaged hair structure by stimulating keratin synthesis. It regulates sebum secretion and relieves irritated, flaky and itchy scalp. When used regularly, the serum enhances hair elasticity and flexibility, and makes the hair thicker and shinier.
The serum is very easy to use. All you need to do is to spray some product on your scalp and massage it in with light strokes. The serum does not require rinsing and is most effective when applied to wet hair. For a noticeable and long-term effect, you should use it 3 or 4 times a week for at least two months.
You can buy Burdock Hair Serum by Elpha Pharm in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer other anti-hair loss products produced by the brand, as well as a good selection of hair care products with burdock oil by other brands such as Dr. Sante, Home Doctor, Green Pharmacy, Flora Secret, Granny Agafia’s Recipes, and more. In our store you will find natural and organic cosmetics at affordable prices. We offer convenient payment methods and deliver internationally.
