What is birch tar, composition, price and release forms. Useful action, contraindications and harm. Ways of using tar for hair: in its pure form, shampoo, tar water, masks, soap. Real reviews.
Birch tar for hair is a natural oily product that can compete with expensive cosmetic products, as it has numerous beneficial properties and is completely natural.
What is birch tar?
In the photo there is birch tar
Birch tar is a thick resinous substance, glossy to the touch, which is obtained by dry distillation of birch bark (young birch bark). It has a dark brown or black color and a pungent specific odor, which is not easy to get rid of.
It contains many valuable constituent elements. These are primarily benzene, phenols, hydrocarbons, phytoncides, resinous compounds, xylene, cresols, toluene, and various organic acids.
Birch tar was used to treat wounds, inflammatory formations, when there were no synthetic antibiotics, on its basis drugs were prepared to fight tumors. And even then, with its help, hair was restored, which had lost its natural strength.
You can easily buy birch tar for hair in pharmacies. On average, a bottle with a natural purified product that does not contain additives will cost 40-60 rubles per 30 ml.
In addition, numerous finished products are produced on the basis of birch tar:
- Ointment … The substance is part of the Vishnevsky, Konkov ointment, the price of which is about 45 rubles per tube.
- Essential oil … The product is made by steam distillation of birch tar. It is widely used for hair loss. The price starts at 400 rubles per bottle.
- Cosmetical tools … Shampoos, balms, soaps. They are presented in a huge assortment at different prices - from cheap domestic to expensive imported funds.
- Pharmacy preparations … All kinds of pills, capsules, pastes, talkers, balms. The price also varies depending on the manufacturer, type of product, volume.
Note! The most significant disadvantage of tar is associated with its persistent, pungent resinous odor. In order to get rid of it, it is recommended to add essential oils to the water when rinsing your hair. You can also prepare water with lemon juice, which not only eliminates the unpleasant odor, but also makes the curls pliable and enhances their shine.
Useful properties of birch tar for hair
Birch tar has a powerful effect on hair - antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic and insecticidal. It improves blood circulation in the scalp, regulates the sebaceous glands and sebum secretion, enhances the regeneration of the epidermis, disinfects and relieves inflammation, saturates the hairs with useful substances, stimulates their growth, and improves their appearance.
At the same time, birch tar can relieve more serious problems such as seborrhea, psoriasis, fungal and parasitic scalp lesions. Well relieves inflammation, irritation, itching, heals small wounds, has mild analgesic properties, as it has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which can be compared with the effect of using local antibiotics.
"Black nectar" is indicated for baldness: the product strengthens the hairline, stimulates dormant bulbs. After a month of application, hair loss is reduced by about 10–20%, and growth is accelerated by 2 times.
Thanks to the use of tar, saturated with numerous useful phytocomponents, the hair becomes strong, manageable and strong, looks lush and shiny.
Contraindications and harm of birch tar
Means based on birch tar, like a pure substance, in most cases do not harm human health in general and do not worsen the condition of the hair in particular. But still, this is a substance with a rich composition and a strong effect, which can cause local allergic reactions. Therefore, it is recommended to test it first.
Apply a little on the skin behind the ear and wait for a while - 2 hours. If there is no negative reaction in the form of itching, inflammation and redness of the skin, there is no sensitivity to tar, you can use the cosmetic product as directed.
Note! A slight burning sensation that lasts for 15 minutes is an acceptable reaction, as long as it does not cause itching.
Birch tar should be used sparingly if you have dry and split hair. And with a tendency to fat content, on the contrary, this tool will have an excellent drying effect.
Refuse to use birch tar for hair if you suffer from hypertension, high body temperature, chronic diseases.
It is not recommended to apply the product to large areas of the skin for a long time - more than 4 hours. The use of the substance leads to a cumulative effect, since it contains substances with a strong effect, and if it is abused, acute poisoning can develop. This condition is manifested by nausea, vomiting and weakness.
Note! There may be some inconveniences when using tar on hair. After 2 sessions, the hairs may begin to tangle. Further, this manifestation disappears, and the hair looks healthy.
Ways to use tar for hair
Due to its many beneficial properties, birch tar has gained wide popularity in home cosmetology. The substance is used in its pure form, tar water, shampoos, masks and special wraps are made on its basis. The following are the most effective ways to use hair tar.
The use of tar in its pure form
Pure tar is a fairly concentrated substance with a strong effect. It is recommended for serious problems such as dandruff, eczema and psoriasis on the scalp.
For dandruff, the tar should be diluted 1 to 1 using alcohol or glycerin and applied to the scalp with a hair dye brush. The substance is not washed off, it is enough to remove its excess using cotton pads. Wash your hair on the second day and repeat the procedure the next day. Do this until complete recovery. According to the same scheme, birch tar is also used for hair loss.
For eczema, use an undiluted substance. It is rubbed into problem areas using a special brush and left on the affected skin for a while - 4-6 hours is enough. Such procedures are repeated 2 times a day until the symptoms disappear. In this case, birch tar is also not recommended to be washed off during the day.
Tar water
Pure tar is not suitable for everyone. The substance can dry out the skin, so owners of dry hair and epidermis should use another remedy - tar water.
To prepare it, dissolve 100 g of birch tar in 1 liter of distilled water, mix with a wooden stick and leave for 2 days. It is best to put the product in a dark place. After the specified time, it is necessary to drain the resulting clear liquid without sediment.
On the basis of tar water, you can also prepare a cosmetic product for strengthening hair, if you mix it (50 ml) with a glass of kefir and add 2 beaten eggs. After applying the mixture, it is recommended to rinse the head using a herbal decoction.
Tar soap
Tar soap, which contains 10% birch tar, is highly effective in hair loss. As a result of regular use of the product, you can get outstanding results: strengthening the hair follicles, nutrition with useful substances, enhancing hair growth, giving them a healthy look, strength and shine.
Soap with tar for hair growth is prepared on the basis of vodka or red wine and baby soap crushed on a grater, taken in equal amounts. The mixture should be thoroughly kneaded and heated in a water bath to obtain a homogeneous mass.
Tar soap is rubbed into the scalp, carefully applied to the roots, and then distributed over the entire length of the hair. Wash off with clean water without using shampoo. It is better to use warm, not hot water for this purpose. Then rinse your hair with vinegar solution (for 1 liter of water 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar) to soften it.
Tar soap is used once every 2 days, on "free" days, to enhance the beneficial effect, burdock oil is rubbed into the skin. Further, a break for 1 month is recommended, then the recovery course can be repeated.
Note! For those with dry hair, tar soap should be used less frequently.
Birch Tar Shampoo
The simplest application of tar for hair, which nevertheless shows good results. To do this, you need to add 1-2 tablespoons of the oily substance to the purchased shampoo, which you are used to using, before washing your hair. But it is better to purchase a natural remedy containing plant extracts: nettle and burdock are the most useful for hair.
Also, when preparing tar-based shampoo, you can add a suitable essential oil (about 15 drops) to the composition to nourish your hair with useful substances. In addition, ether will help get rid of the tar smell, which, by the way, is quite persistent.
The result should be a liquid of high density, that is, the consistency of the shampoo will change. If this effect has not been achieved, it is recommended to change the base of the product.
In addition, tar shampoo can be made from scratch:
- To strengthen hair … You only need 2 ingredients - pre-ground baby soap and birch tar. They are taken in equal quantities and mixed thoroughly. The resulting mass must be wrapped in a plastic bag and left for a day. Then you can use, but before that dissolve the product in red wine.
- Dandruff … In 50 ml of tar water, stir in 2 chicken eggs, previously beaten with a whisk. Next, pour a glass of kefir into the liquid. This tar shampoo is recommended to be used 2 times. The course of application is 2 months, the break is six months.
Tar shampoo is easy to use. Lather a little shampoo and apply it to the roots, distribute over the entire length of the hair. In order for the tar to be well absorbed into the skin, it is important to massage the head for a couple of minutes. Then leave the product on your hair for a few more minutes to intensify the effect. You can use a regular shampoo for good rinsing.
Recipes for masks with tar for hair
At home, birch tar can be added to ready-made hair masks to enhance their benefits. As a rule, add from a few drops to a teaspoon. But you can also make an all-natural remedy with ingredients available in your home.
The most effective masks with tar for hair:
- With burdock oil … Mix burdock oil, which you need 4 teaspoons, with 7 drops of medical tar. Add the contents of two vitamin A capsules. After mixing thoroughly, apply the mixture to damp hair. Next, the hair must be wrapped in foil and insulated with a terry towel. Wash off the product after half an hour. This hair mask with birch tar should be applied 1-2 times a week. The recovery course is 2 months.
- With henna … To prepare the product, you will need colorless henna - 1 sachet. Dissolve its contents in water, then add a spoon of tar to the resulting composition. The exposure time of the mask is half an hour. Wash off using shampoo.
- With yolk … Whisk the chicken yolk using a whisk. Add water to the resulting foam, maintaining a ratio of 1 to 1. Add 2 tablespoons of birch tar to the composition. The tool is applied for half an hour, and the procedures are carried out 2 times a month.
- With castor oil … The mask will help get rid of dandruff. Add two teaspoons of castor oil, one birch tar, mix thoroughly. Dilute the resulting mass with alcohol, which you need 0.5 cups. The exposure time of the mask is 20 minutes. The course of application of the drug is 2 months with a frequency of 2 times a week. After this time, it is recommended to take a break for six months.
- With calendula tincture … Mask with birch tar for hair loss. Add to 2.5 tsp. castor oil the same amount of calendula tincture and mix. In the resulting mass, enter a tablespoon of tar. Apply the mixture to the hair, treating well the roots and patches of baldness. The exposure time of the mask does not exceed 3 hours. The course of application is 2 months, then a break for 6 months.
Note! Tar masks are recommended to be washed off with shampoo 2 times. Then the hair should be rinsed with acidified water: for this, add 2 tbsp. l. 9% vinegar.
You can also use the tar to make a hair spray. To do this, mix two bottles of pepper tincture with a fly in the ointment. The hair is treated before shampooing - about 1 hour, for this, pour the product into a spray bottle. Do not forget to insulate your head after sawing the spray. Wear gloves and use regular shampoo when rinsing.
Tar wrap
Tar will also help to cope with increased oily hair and avoid discomfort. For this, it is recommended to conduct a course of special wraps.
Warm the burdock oil and lubricate the scalp with the product. Also apply it to your hair. To enhance the effect, wrap your head with plastic wrap and a towel. Soak the burdock oil for several hours. Then wash off the product using tar soap. The balm can only be used to moisturize the ends.
Important! Since the product has a heavy oily structure, its residues can accumulate in the hair scales, near the roots, as a result of which unpleasant clots form, the hair sticks together and takes on an untidy appearance. To wash them off, get rid of excessive fat content of the hair, you can use a decoction made from medicinal plants, for example, nettle leaves. For owners of light hair, it is better to use a decoction of chamomile flowers for this.
Real reviews of hair tar
Birch tar, according to numerous reviews, is a truly healing hair potion that can eliminate any worrisome problems. For example, fragility, hair loss, dandruff. The use of an oily substance, which contains many useful nutrients, will help strengthen the curls, revitalize them, add shine, and in general there will be more benefits than using expensive advertised cosmetic products. Further, the most indicative reviews about hair tar.
Irina, 39 years old
After pregnancy, I faced increased hair loss: every day I find a decent lump on the comb. A friend advised me to buy a tar shampoo for hair, which strengthens them well. But I read that it is much more useful to add pure tar to a good organic shampoo. I'll see what happens.
Victoria, 27 years old
My sister faced an unpleasant problem - scalp eczema. How much panic there was! In general, I did not let her go to the doctor alone. It is good that the doctor is a friend, did not prescribe different chemistry, but advised humanly to buy tar for hair and rub it into problem areas. You need to do this 2 times a day, without rinsing off the product for 4 hours. The first week did not bring any visible results. On the second, the foci of eczema began to decrease. We have high hopes that we will be able to get rid of the problem completely.
Oksana, 31 years old
After numerous stains, the hair deteriorated badly, lost its shine, and became dull. How many remedies I tried to remedy the situation, there was zero sense, until I came across a recipe for a hair mask with tar. This substance is of natural origin, therefore it does not harm the already damaged strands, and thanks to the oily texture it gives the hair shine and gloss. In addition to the fact that the look of the hair is transformed before our eyes, the hairs are strengthened and saturated from the inside with useful substances, of which there are a great many in tar. I recommend to everyone!
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