Cayenne pepper for hair

Today, I’m going to take you on a magical tour of the world of spices, which can also be used in hair care.
First stop: Argentina, cayenne pepper and homemade hair growth oil.
Although this spice is grown in many parts of the world, I associate it mostly with South America.
Cayenne pepper is obtained from dried and ground peppercorns.
The variety known as Cayenne is as pungent as its Mexican cousin, Jalapeño.
The spice’s pungent taste is due to its high capsaicin content, a chemical compound with an irritating effect.

What are the properties of cayenne pepper?

It’s capsaicin that gives cayenne pepper some interesting properties that can be useful in skin care.
The most important is the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of this ingredient.
Cayenne pepper increases heat production and accelerates cell metabolism.
It can therefore accelerate hair growth when applied to the scalp as a warming substance and to stimulate skin microcirculation.

Caution: Cayenne pepper should not be applied directly to the skin, as it can irritate it.
It is advisable to alleviate some of the irritation, for example by mixing it with other ingredients.

My secret to long, beautiful hair?
Cayenne pepper oil for hair growth.

Just what you need:

• 3-4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 6 weeks free

How to make cayenne pepper oil for growth?

Heat the coconut oil until melted.
Transfer to a handy jar or container.
Add the cayenne pepper, mix well and seal in a container.
Store for 4 weeks in a cool, shady place.
If the coconut oil has hardened after this time, heat the mixture once more.
Then pour through a very fine sieve or gauze, where all the spices will remain.
The filtered oil should be a deep red.
It is best stored in a dark, practical container.

How to use cayenne pepper oil?

Like all other oils, for traditional scalp oiling.
Rub a small amount of oil into your hands and massage into your scalp.
This is best done on damp hair, as the nutrients are better absorbed.
Leave the cayenne pepper oil on your hair for a maximum of 60 minutes.
If you have sensitive skin, it’s best to leave it on for a shorter period, e.g. 15 minutes, to avoid any possible irritation.
With regular use, hair can grow up to 2x faster than normal!

Not all peppers are suitable for cosmetic use; the most popular pepper chosen by cosmetics manufacturers is cayenne pepper, which is rich in vitamins C, A, E and K. Its main characteristic is its high capsaicin content, which accelerates metabolism.
It acts on several levels, improving metabolism and increasing body thermogenesis, i.e. heat production.
This process also affects cellulite, effectively reducing orange-peel skin.

How do I apply cayenne pepper to my hair?

No cosmetic or hair loss treatment is more effective than preparations or mixtures containing capsaicin.
Cayenne pepper is one of the few natural ingredients to contain a natural cannabinoid blocker.
The body’s endocannabinoid system contains a group of receptors that control processes such as appetite, pain and so on.
It has also been proven that weakening this system can lead to profuse hair loss.
But the use of cayenne pepper blocks the supply to the receptors, so hair loss slows or stops.
This is particularly important in cases of severe stress.

Capsaicin, being a powerful stimulant, when applied to the scalp activates subcutaneous receptors that produce peptides, which in turn increase the insulin-like hair growth factor.
Cosmetic masks are used to care for and stimulate hair growth.
Their ingredients are quite simple.

A mask based on honey and cayenne pepper, in a container, mix 4 tablespoons of honey and a tablespoon of cayenne powder.
Apply to damp hair and scalp, wrap in aluminum foil – you can use a special cap or cellophane – and wipe dry.
To obtain the desired result, 15 to 20 minutes are sufficient, never more than 40 minutes.

Coconut oil and cayenne pepper, simply mix 2 tablespoons of cayenne powder with half a cup of coconut oil.
Leave to infuse for 15 days.
Use as a lotion, but on dirty hair, then rinse well with shampoo.

Underestimated in terms of medicinal properties

In Quebec, cayenne pepper is clearly underestimated in terms of its medicinal properties and the benefits that can be derived from its use in food and externally in lotions, tinctures, cereals and masks.
We’re only familiar with the bright red-orange spice that adds a spicy flavor to dishes and foods with Asian accents.

Originally from Mexico, the cayenne pepper arrived in the Old World with Christopher Columbus, and after his conquest, it spread.
Although the Aborigines made no secret of the pepper fruit’s medicinal properties to Christopher Columbus, it was only relatively recently that they began to use it as a remedy for thousands of ailments.

Cayenne pepper is one of the world’s oldest spices.
It was first mentioned in India 4000 years ago.
Various sources report that it was the most valuable trade commodity, even replacing silver.
In the Middle Ages, it was the king of spices, so popular and desirable that it played an important role in the discovery of new lands.
Cayenne pepper is a type of pepper that belongs to the Capsicums frutescens family and is a vegetable.
The low bush produces small fruits ranging in size from 0.5 to 15 centimetres.
The shape of the fruit, as well as its color, can vary depending on the bell pepper variety.