Despite its name, nicotinic acid has nothing to do with nicotinic acid. It is a vitamin PP that is used in the form of injections to improve vision and memory, prevent cancer and treat other serious diseases. But the main properties of nicotinic acid - is the ability to accelerate the metabolism and expand the blood vessels. Therefore, it is so often seen in hair products.
Benefits of nicotinic acid
Nicotinic acid for hair is useful because when rubbing it into the scalp, blood vessels expand, which in turn stimulates a more active influx to the hair follicles of the blood and improves nutrition in the tissues. "Sleeping" bulbs are animated, hair begins to grow rapidly, they become stronger and thicker.
But hair growth is not the only positive effect of using nicotinic acid. Vitamin PP also:
- stimulates the production of natural pigment, which prevents the appearance of gray hair;
- removes dandruff;
- moisturizes the hair.
The use of nicotinic acid for hair has advantages over other means. It does not give a greasy shine, has no smell and does not make the hair dull. Also nicotinic acid is useful for eyelashes, it enhances their growth, making them thicker.
The use of nicotinic acid for hair
Nicotinic acid is very easy to use from hair loss . You can buy ampoules from her at any pharmacy. At home using a syringe, you need to remove the solution from the ampoule, remove the needle and evenly apply the contents to the scalp. Trying to treat all areas, you must carefully rub this product and leave it for as long as possible (from 2 to 24 hours). It is better to treat nicotinic acid immediately after washing your hair, at least every day, but not more than 1 month, as it can become addictive.
Use nicotinic acid can not only in its pure form, but also in the composition of various masks in combination with vegetable oils or herbs. With any basis, the effect of this drug will be mild and deep.
To make a multi-component hair mask, you will need nicotinic acid (1 ampoule), jojoba oil (2 tablespoons), vitamin E oil solution (1/2 tsp), natural honey (1 tsp) and egg yolk. It is necessary to mix all the ingredients and apply a uniform paste to the washed hair. On the head for a better effect, you can put on a clean package. Wash off this mask in an hour.
Make the hair silky and shiny with a mask of 1 ampoule of nicotinic acid, 1 serving of henna or basma, 1/3 of fresh yeast and 5 drops of essential oil Bay (can be replaced with black pepper, verbena or ylang ylang oil). Henna is boiled with boiling water, brewed in a separate bowl of yeast and added to henna when it cools down to 40 degrees. Leave the mixture for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients. Apply the finished mask for 1 hour, and wash it off with warm water.
To facilitate the flushing of nicotinic acid, you can use any balm rinse.
Contraindications for use
The use of this substance is undeniable, but you can not use nicotinic acid for hair in unlimited amounts, it will harm your locks. In a day, not more than 15 mg of the drug can be applied. In case of overdose, the following can occur:
- redness and itching of the mucous membranes and skin;
- lowering of blood pressure;
- nausea and even vomiting;
- headache;
- impaired vision.
Negative reaction to nicotinic acid occurs in people who suffer from skin diseases of an allergic nature, so they do not recommend using vitamin PP.