Not everyone is born with great hair genetics. However, there are certain botanicals that over time have proven to address and manage hair and scalp issues very effectively. One of these is Cottonwood extract.
In a nutshell, Cottonwood extract transforms dull, lifeless hair into vibrant and voluminous tresses without stripping the essential natural oils and texture of both natural and color-treated hair. Cottonwood extract/oil is an ingredient of choice for stylists in the know who are looking for natural ways to detangle and adding long-lasting volume and shine for their clients’ hair. Read on to discover what Cottonwood Extract or Oil can do for your hair.
The Therapeutic Constituents of Cottonwood
Cottonwood (Populus deltoids) is a member of the Willow family. The name, however, is not to be confused with the familiar cotton bolls grown for cloth and thread. Instead, Cottonwood derives it’s name from the appearance of the seed capsules, which split open, producing a silky white hair, reminiscent of the cotton plant. Cottonwood trees are a common sight and native to the Southwestern regions of the USA, and some parts of Mexico.
Cottonwood extract is derived from the inner bark and sticky resins of the tree, both of which are rich in antioxidants, with antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. For the scientifically minded, Caffeic and p-coumaric acids are the key antioxidants in Cottonwood extract that eliminate free radicals (or accumulated ‘ama’ in ayursvedic terms, or toxins) from the hair and scalp. This extract is also rich in other beneficial therapeutic constituents like humulene, gallic acid, malic acid, mannitol, chrysin, arachidonic acid, bisabolol, and more.
The Benefits Of Cottonwood Extract For Hair
Cottonwood extract/resins are difficult to apply/ work with, but here at Puraveda Organics, we make it easy for you! As with the great majority of our ingredients, the extract is obtained via the process of steam distillation (for correct concentration of the active ingredients. Once collected, this distillate is infused along with other botanicals and organic oils in our natural shampoos and conditioners to deep cleanse and treat scalp issues without any fuss or mess, or side effects.
1. Strengthens The Hair Follicles
In ancient times, Cottonwood extract was used as a tincture to stimulate hair growth, making it one of the best-known wild gathered ingredients that strengthen hair follicles by improving circulation.
Laden with nutrient-rich natural ingredients, Puraveda Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner are designed to deeply nourish and promote healthier hair growth. Since the formula is very concentrated, it should be used in small amounts. Repeat 3x a week (or as needed) for best results.
2. Prevents Split Ends
Our Revitalizing hair care line is formulated with concentrated Cottonwood extract and other ayurvedic botanicals that restore brittleness, preventing and repairing split ends, for healthy, brilliant hair. The Revitalizing Conditioner, in particular, is formulated with hair smoothing and detangling ingredients to reduce split ends and strengthen hair.
3. Volumizes and Adds Shine
Puraveda Big & Bouncy Volumizing Conditioner with Cottonwood extract is designed for fine, or limp hair. Oils of coconut, meadowfoam, olive, and hempseed, along with vitamins, and several other botanicals in the formula not only restore shine and make hair more manageable, but are effective for reducing hair loss.
4. Prevents Dandruff and Scalp Issues
Cottonwood resin contains ‘salicin’, which makes it a natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent. Additionally, the nourishing agents in Cottonwood restores moisture balance to a dry and itchy scalp to help eliminate irritation, flaking, dandruff, and other scalp issues.
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