Dry and split ends are a common hair complaint for both women and men. Not only are they unattractive, they’re also a sign that there is something wrong with your hair. Until recently, the only way to get rid of split ends was to cut your hair. Thankfully, today there are plenty of hair care products designed to deal with this problem, such as African Gold Hair Oil by Planeta Organica.
Trichoptilosis, informally known as split ends, is the splitting or fraying of the hair shaft due to thermal, chemical or mechanical stress. Common causes of damage or breakage in hair include the use of curling or straightening irons, excessive application of bleach, perm or hair dye, excessive blow drying, brushing wet hair, improper detangling, etc. Sometimes split ends are caused by environmental damage from heat, cold, wind and dry air, or by internal causes such as vitamin/mineral deficiency or hormonal disorders.
The main way to prevent split ends is to remove their cause, for example, to avoid using a blow dryer every day or limit the use of hair dye, perm and relaxers. You should also eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water to make sure your hair is nourished and hydrated. However, all these precautions won’t make the split ends you already have just disappear. To make your hair look healthy, you need special hair care products.
Russian beauty brand Planeta Organica has released a line of professional quality hair care products designed to solve common hair problems such as split ends, brittle hair, frizziness, heat damage, etc. They are based on natural vegetable oils and herbal extracts, and are free of potentially harmful ingredients such as SLS/SLES, parabens, petrochemicals, etc.
The brand’s African Gold Hair Oil is specifically designed to seal split ends and keep them hydrated. It effectively repairs hair ends, provides them with nutrients and moisture, improves hair structure, and makes it noticeably softer.
The product is based on a blend of carrier oils that have long been used for hair care around the world. They include organic macadamia oil, organic argan oil, organic mango seed butter, and organic sea buckthorn oil. Carrier oils provide the hair with fatty acids and other essential nutrients, as well as help to keep it hydrated. Alongside oils, the product contains ingredients that help to seal split ends and provide extra hydration.
Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. It is considered one of the most valuable hair care oils. Argan oil is made up of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and linolenic acid. It also contains carotenes (provitamin A), tocopherols (vitamin E), squalene, and phenols. When applied to hair, argan oil acts as an emollient. It makes the hair softer and stronger, improves its elasticity and flexibility, restore its natural shine, protects the hair from harmful environmental factors, and prevents the destruction of collagen and elastin.
Macadamia oil is expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia tree native to Australia. It contains up to 85% monounsaturated fats, primarily oleic acid and palmitoleic acid. Like argan oil, it has emollient properties. Macadamia oil helps to lock in moisture, protects the hair from high temperatures, repairs damaged hair structure, and produces a conditioning effect.
Mango seed butter, also known as mango oil, is extracted from the stone of the fruit of the mango tree. Due to its high unsaturated fat content, the oil is semi-solid at room temperatures, but melts on contact with skin, which makes it a great cosmetic ingredient. Mango oil provides the hair with vitamins A, C and E, helps to keep it hydrated, and gives it a light, fruity smell.
Despite being high in vegetable oils, African Gold Hair Oil won’t make your hair look greasy. The product is very easy to use. All you need is rub several drops of oil between your palms and apply to clean, damp hair. The product does not require rinsing.
You can buy African Gold Hair Oil by Planeta Organica in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer other products from the brand’s professional hair care line, including Brazilian Dream Silky Hair Serum, Guatemalan Energy Intensive Hair Serum, and French Style Expert Hair Serum.
