Mixology || Castor and Coconut Moisturizing Mist
The beauty of distilled water is that it is “soft” water; it does not have the negative effects (e.g., stiffening of the hair strand(1)) like hard water. Meanwhile, castor oil can improve the shine or sheen(2) of your natural hair, which is a plus for you castor oil lovers out there. As for coconut oil? Well, you all should know about its strengthening and moisturizing benefits by now.
Ingredients: 2 oz distilled water 2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil 1 tsp castor oil a few drops of essential oil (e.g., lavender, jasmine, orange)
Directions: Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle, and shake vigorously to blend. Store in a refrigerator until ready for use. Shake before each use. SHELF LIFE: ~2 weeks.
References: (1) Evans AO, Marsh JM, Wickett RR. “The structural implications of water hardness metal uptake by human hair.” Int J Cosmet Sci. 2011 Oct;33(5):477-82. (2) McMullen R, Jachowicz J. “Optical properties of hair: effect of treatments on luster as quantified by image analysis.” J Cosmet Sci. 2003 Jul-Aug;54(4):335-51.
Ingredients: 2 oz distilled water 2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil 1 tsp castor oil a few drops of essential oil (e.g., lavender, jasmine, orange)
Directions: Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle, and shake vigorously to blend. Store in a refrigerator until ready for use. Shake before each use. SHELF LIFE: ~2 weeks.
References: (1) Evans AO, Marsh JM, Wickett RR. “The structural implications of water hardness metal uptake by human hair.” Int J Cosmet Sci. 2011 Oct;33(5):477-82. (2) McMullen R, Jachowicz J. “Optical properties of hair: effect of treatments on luster as quantified by image analysis.” J Cosmet Sci. 2003 Jul-Aug;54(4):335-51.
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