Kinkyhairlady
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I just need to know because I need to moisterize my hair daily but don't want to use a cream because it will weigh my hair down, so if I use something like wild growth oil will that be sufficient moisture?
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Are hair oils considered moisturizers?
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Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
After joining this forum back in April, I came to learn that they are good moisturizers for the hair. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
I use Wild Growth Hair Oil but it's not as moisturizing as other oils that I use such as jojoba oil, carrot oil, olive oil, & aloe vera mixed together. I use the Wild Growth Oil to manage and soften my new growth.
Here is a thread that I posted back in May where several members indicated oils as moisturizers: What Moisturizer Do You Use???
I use Wild Growth Hair Oil but it's not as moisturizing as other oils that I use such as jojoba oil, carrot oil, olive oil, & aloe vera mixed together. I use the Wild Growth Oil to manage and soften my new growth.
Here is a thread that I posted back in May where several members indicated oils as moisturizers: What Moisturizer Do You Use???
Champagne_Wishes
A broke graduate
For some people yes. For me it is a sealant for moisture.
reformatio
Revenge of the Sith
I think it depends on the oil. I have used both Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wild Growth Hair Oil as leave-ins and they just 'sat' on my hair. Now I use Nexxus Botanic Oil and it makes my hair feel soft and pliable.
Here are the Ingredients:
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol.
Here are the Ingredients:
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lecithin, Tocopherol.
EssentialGrowth
New Member
As other members stated, I also use oils to seal in my moisture. The only moisturizer I do use on my hair is EQP Mango Butter. However, I have and use more oils than moisturizers in my hair. Here are a few that I use:
Parachute Sampoorna (concoction of coconut, hibiscus, and almond oil) *my favorite of all the oils*/images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif
Parachute Coconut Oil Advanced
Dabur Amla Oil (usually use this sparingly and mainly use for shine)
ORS Carrot Oil
I apply most of these oils directly to my scalp, ends, and the entire head of hair. It has worked very well for me so far! /images/graemlins/smile.gif HTH
Parachute Sampoorna (concoction of coconut, hibiscus, and almond oil) *my favorite of all the oils*/images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif
Parachute Coconut Oil Advanced
Dabur Amla Oil (usually use this sparingly and mainly use for shine)
ORS Carrot Oil
I apply most of these oils directly to my scalp, ends, and the entire head of hair. It has worked very well for me so far! /images/graemlins/smile.gif HTH
BAILEYSCREAM
New Member
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Ellis said:
I just need to know because I need to moisterize my hair daily but don't want to use a cream because it will weigh my hair down, so if I use something like wild growth oil will that be sufficient moisture?
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Ellis,
I use oils as moisturisers and as sealant in my hair.
I use:
Jojoba oil
Carrot oil
Surge Lotion Motion oil (this is a good combination of oils)
Dabur Vatika Hair oil (main ingredient is coconut oil, also contains rosemary & lemon oil)
Grapeseed oil
Wild growth hair oil
Doo gro hair oil
I think you should experiment with different oils and choose the ones you prefer....some penetrate a lot more easily into the hair than others. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
Ellis said:
I just need to know because I need to moisterize my hair daily but don't want to use a cream because it will weigh my hair down, so if I use something like wild growth oil will that be sufficient moisture?
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Ellis,
I use oils as moisturisers and as sealant in my hair.
I use:
Jojoba oil
Carrot oil
Surge Lotion Motion oil (this is a good combination of oils)
Dabur Vatika Hair oil (main ingredient is coconut oil, also contains rosemary & lemon oil)
Grapeseed oil
Wild growth hair oil
Doo gro hair oil
I think you should experiment with different oils and choose the ones you prefer....some penetrate a lot more easily into the hair than others. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
dreemssold
New Member
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Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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I don't know...I never heard the theory about oils not being moisturizers until I came here and then I just began to take it as the truth; however, oils moisturize skin even though they contain no water...is the same not true of hair?
Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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I don't know...I never heard the theory about oils not being moisturizers until I came here and then I just began to take it as the truth; however, oils moisturize skin even though they contain no water...is the same not true of hair?
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dreemssold said:
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Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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I don't know...I never heard the theory about oils not being moisturizers until I came here and then I just began to take it as the truth; however, oils moisturize skin even though they contain no water...is the same not true of hair?
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Actually, oils seal the moisture on skin - they don't create it. The moisture comes from water. That's why oils are suggested to be applied post-bath/shower, on damp skin (to lock in moisture). LHCF isn't the first place I've read that oils aren't moisturizers. Most of the books listed on LHCF's reading list also contain this information.
dreemssold said:
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Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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I don't know...I never heard the theory about oils not being moisturizers until I came here and then I just began to take it as the truth; however, oils moisturize skin even though they contain no water...is the same not true of hair?
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Actually, oils seal the moisture on skin - they don't create it. The moisture comes from water. That's why oils are suggested to be applied post-bath/shower, on damp skin (to lock in moisture). LHCF isn't the first place I've read that oils aren't moisturizers. Most of the books listed on LHCF's reading list also contain this information.
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Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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That's the way I view oils. If my skin or hair is dry and I just put oil on it, it doesn't really moisturize to me. I just have shiny/greasy hair and skin. It will still feel dehydrated. But if I apply oils to my skin immediately after getting out of the shower, while my skin is still damp or wet, I don't have that parched skin feeling because the oil is creating a barrier - same with my hair. I think lotions and creams are different from oils because they contain humectants that actually draw water to the skin and hair.
Babygurl said:
Just wondering how its possible that an oil can moisturize if it contains no water? I always though that oils can only seal in moisture that's already there, not ADD moisture to anything.
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That's the way I view oils. If my skin or hair is dry and I just put oil on it, it doesn't really moisturize to me. I just have shiny/greasy hair and skin. It will still feel dehydrated. But if I apply oils to my skin immediately after getting out of the shower, while my skin is still damp or wet, I don't have that parched skin feeling because the oil is creating a barrier - same with my hair. I think lotions and creams are different from oils because they contain humectants that actually draw water to the skin and hair.
dreemssold
New Member
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Nyambura said:
Actually, oils seal the moisture on skin - they don't create it. The moisture comes from water. That's why oils are suggested to be applied post-bath/shower, on damp skin (to lock in moisture). LHCF isn't the first place I've read that oils aren't moisturizers. Most of the books listed on LHCF's reading list also contain this information.
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Good point /images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif. Ok, now it makes a little more sense to me /images/graemlins/smile.gif.
Nyambura said:
Actually, oils seal the moisture on skin - they don't create it. The moisture comes from water. That's why oils are suggested to be applied post-bath/shower, on damp skin (to lock in moisture). LHCF isn't the first place I've read that oils aren't moisturizers. Most of the books listed on LHCF's reading list also contain this information.
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Good point /images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif. Ok, now it makes a little more sense to me /images/graemlins/smile.gif.
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