An article by M Alif Al Farizi
Have you ever felt frustrated seeing your hair that keeps falling out everytime you comb it, especially after the shower? Or maybe you start to get worried about the premature baldness that keeps haunting you? If so, do not worry, you’re not alone at all. Hair fall is a common concern for many people, and it can be a source of significant stress and anxiety. But before you panic, take a deep breath—this article is here to reassure you that you’re not alone in this struggle. We’ve got your back!
Is Hair Fall a Normal Condition?
According to experts, the average person will lose 50-100 strands of hair on a daily basis. As alarming as it sounds, losing 50-100 strands of hair per day is a normal. It’s actually part of the natural hair growth cycle. However, seeing clumps of hair in your brush or shower drain can be worrying. If your hair feels thinner than usual, it’s completely normal to feel concerned.
Many factors can cause hair fall—stress, poor diet, or even your family’s genetic history. But despite all of this, did you know there’s a natural remedy proven to help with hair growth? The secret? It is the candlenut! An ancient ingredient known for its hair-strengthening benefits. It has long been used across cultures, especially in Indonesia. It helps strengthen hair, promote growth, and reduce hair fall naturally.
With this article, let’s dive deeper on how candlenut can be a good solution for your hair health!
What are The Benefits of Candlenut for Hair Health?
Candlenut is a type of nut that comes from the Aleurites moluccana tree, which grows in tropical regions. It has been used for generations as a natural remedy to maintain hair health. This tradition is especially strong in Indonesia and parts of Asia. It is rich in nutrients that support healthy hair, makes it effective for treating various hair problems. It also helps reduce excessive hair fall and improve thinning, volume-less hair.
Now, check below the several bioactive components contained in candlenuts which are contributed to promote hair growth!
- Essential Fatty Acid
It helps moisturize the scalp, strengthen hair roots, and maintain hair strand elasticity. It also helps to stimulate hair growth process by nourishing your hair follicles. - Flavonoid
Think flavonoid as the guard for your scalp. It has the antioxidant ability to protect your scalp from the damage of free radicals. It bears the antifungal and antibacterial properties too, preventing your scalp from getting infections, like the annoying dandruffs. - Alkaloids
Now, imagine alkaloids as the soldiers of your scalps. It helps to reduce and combat irritation and inflammation in your scalp, as well as to maintain hair follicle health - Vitamin E
Acts the same as flavonoid, Vitamin E is another type of your scalp guard. It bears the antioxidant ability to protect your scalp from oxidative damage. On the other hand, vitamin E also increases the blood supply to the scalp area, helping to promote hair growth.
But, is candlenut really safe?
One of the advantages of candlenut extract is it’s guaranteed safe to use on your scalp and hair. The heating process during candlenut oil or cream preparation removes toxic compounds found in raw candlenut seeds. This makes it not only effective, but also safe for long-term use. It poses little to no risk of irritation or other unwanted side effects.
Therefore, let’s jump into the secret of Indonesia’s kitchen culture! If you are interested in trying natural hair care products using candlenut, there are 2 fun ways you can do!
Make Your Own Candlenut Oil at Home!
It is well known that our Indonesian mothers create their own candlenut oil as the natural product for hair care. Let’s look at the traditional recipe of making your home-made candlenut oil!
- Before processing your candlenut, wash them first well. Make sure all the debris is carefully removed from the seeds of candlenut.
- Roast your candlenut until it darkens and releases the oil that we want
- Grind the candlenuts now, not too finely, until you are sure that all of the seeds have extracted the oil
- Squeeze and sheave all the oil from the crushed candlenut, and store it in an empty clean bottle. Dark-coloured ones are recommended to protect it from any oxidative damage from the sun exposure. Do not forget to store your candlenut oil at room temperature!
- You can now use your candlenut oil! Massage them into your scalp, leave for at least 30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo and conditioner.
Candlenut-related Hair Care Products
If you’re too busy to make homemade candlenut oil, you can buy ready-to-use candlenut hair products available on the market. These include candlenut oil, cream, and easy-to-use hair serum. They are practical solutions to help maintain your hair health daily, care-freely, hassle-freely!
However, not all candlenut products in the market have the same quality or purity. Some contain extra ingredients like fragrances, preservatives, or chemical solvents. These additives can sometimes trigger allergic reactions, especially for people with sensitive skin.
That’s why this article recommends choosing natural candlenut oil instead. It can be homemade or store-bought, as long as it contains pure, non-irritating ingredients. This option is safer and helps you get the full benefits of candlenut without harmful additives.
How does Candlenut Work on Your Scalp?
Yet another question might arise among you. You might still wonder—if it’s really effective, how does candlenut help maintain hair health and reduce excessive hair fall? Found the answers below!
Stimulating Hair Follicle
Candlenut extract keeps your hair follicles in the active growth phase. It boosts hair growth and helps you achieve healthier, fuller hair.
Increasing Blood Flow in The Scalp
As it stimulates your hair follicle, the candlenut extract works as a blood supplier to your scalp. This delivers essential nutrients to the follicles, helping your hair grow stronger and healthier.
Moisturizing Your Healthy Scalp!
The candlenut extract helps to maintain the scalp moisture, preventing dryness that can trigger dandruff or any other scalp-related problems. It’s due to the active ingredients that are rich in essential fatty acids.
To Sum Up…
Candlenut extract is a natural solution to your concerns about hairfalls. Its rich nutrients make it a strong alternative to chemical hair treatments.
So, if you’ve been stressing over hair fall, why not turn to the kitchen’s secret weapon; candlenut? It nourishes the scalp, strengthens hair, and helps keep your shower drain hair-free.
But here’s the catch: candlenut oil isn’t widely available in the EU market. So, if you’re curious to try the real deal, why not plan a trip to Indonesia? While enjoying the country’s beautiful nature, rich culture, and delicious food, you can also grab authentic minyak kemiri (candlenut oil), often found in concentrations ranging from 80%-100%, perfect for safe, direct use on your scalp.
Now is the time to say goodbye to excessive hair fall and hello to healthier, thicker hair!