Rosewater

[tbaby_8]

I will be leaving shortly to go to the health food store to make a few purchases, but I see alot of people using rose water. Can someone tell me what is so great about it and what the benefits of using this. I may want to pick it up if it is beneficial.

 

[msa]

Well IMO, rosewater doesn't really do much but add fragrance. I've read that it's supposed to be beneficial but I found that it was just regular water that smelled good.

I think if you want to make a moisturizing spritz, aloe vera juice is a better buy.

 

[tbaby_8]

Thanks for the tip about the rosewater. I wondered about that. Is aloe vera juice for moisture?

 

[msa]

Thanks for the tip about the rosewater. I wondered about that. Is aloe vera juice for moisture?

Yup, it's for moisture (it's largely made up of water) and it has other great benefits as well. Here's a thread that talks about it:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=319277

 

[tbaby_8]

Thanks for the info. I was reorganizing my hair been and came across an 99.8% aloe vera gel tube in there. I think i will use that.

 

[ackee walk]

just a heads up-- if your hair is very protein sensitive, aloe vera (juice) may not be for you b/c, although moisturizing for some, it also consists of protein.

 

[msa]

just a heads up-- if your hair is very protein sensitive, aloe vera (juice) may not be for you b/c, although moisturizing for some, it also consists of protein.

The protein in aloe vera is collagen protein which is a great water binding agent and is known to improve the elasticity of the hair.

I think if you're going to use aloe vera to help moisturize, you shouldn't have too much of a problem, especially if it's mixed with something else. If you already have a lot of protein in your regimen then pay close attention to how your hair reacts.

 

[tiffers]

just a heads up-- if your hair is very protein sensitive, aloe vera (juice) may not be for you b/c, although moisturizing for some, it also consists of protein.

I'm extremely protein sensitive and learned this the hard way erplexed

 

[ackee walk]

The protein in aloe vera is collagen protein which is a great water binding agent and is known to improve the elasticity of the hair.

I think if you're going to use aloe vera to help moisturize, you shouldn't have too much of a problem, especially if it's mixed with something else. If you already have a lot of protein in your regimen then pay close attention to how your hair reacts.

this may be true for some, but not all. my personal experience concerning experimenting with aloe vera juice in my moisturizing spritzes has been a negative one. but then again, my hair is very protein sensitive

I'm extremely protein sensitive and learned this the hard way erplexed

me too. i had so much breakage using aloe vera juice

everyone's experience differs

 

[Geminigirl]

I would mix 1 part aloe vera 1 part glycerin. I loved this. I did this when I as relaxed on braidout and my hair was so soft and shiny. Best braid out ever. I can't wait to try this on my natural hair.

I was also wondering about rosewater and will take this off my list of things to try.

 

[aa9746]

I would mix 1 part aloe vera 1 part glycerin. I loved this. I did this when I as relaxed on braidout and my hair was so soft and shiny. Best braid out ever. I can't wait to try this on my natural hair.

I was also wondering about rosewater and will take this off my list of things to try.

Yes, I do this too and sometimes I add EVOO.

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

I couldn't live without my rosewater and glycerin mix. I use it to moisturize once or twice a week. It's the only thing I used in my dd's hair when she had kinky twists in for 2 months. When I took her hair down, no buildup whatsoever, and her hair was soooooo well moisturized. No take down spray, detangler, or conditioner needed at all. I it!

 

[scarcity21]

I'm extremely protein sensitive and learned this the hard way erplexed

ME too...

 

[tbaby_8]

Thanks everyone for the info. I will do a little more search on the aloe vera juice before I buy.