Black Pepper is one of the most used spices in recipes, especially in Asian countries. It is loaded with Antioxidants and other nutrients that are beneficial for health. As many of us already know, it contains piperine which acts as a binding compound with curcumin in turmeric to increase the absorption of curcumin in our body for maximum health benefits. It is a good natural remedy for many small health issues and it is also very beneficial if you include it in your hair care routine. In this article, we discuss the benefits and how to use it for hair.
Benefits of Black Pepper for Hair
Increases Hair Growth: Black pepper contains a compound called piperine that may help improve blood circulation to the scalp. Better blood circulation can stimulate hair follicles and potentially encourage hair growth by supplying more nutrients to the hair roots.
Fights Dandruff: Black pepper has antifungal properties that can help fight dandruff-causing fungi. Its antibacterial qualities may help maintain a healthier scalp environment. Using black pepper powder with curd or aloe vera as a scalp mask will help to get rid of dandruff with consistency.
Fights Hair Ageing: The high antioxidant content in black pepper can help protect hair follicles from free radical damage, potentially fighting the premature aging process of hair. Premature aging of hair leads to both hair loss and premature greying of hair. Using black pepper in your hair care routine may stop hair loss and greying caused by free radical damage.
Prevents Hair Thinning: Hair Thinning is caused by Hair Loss or other age-related diseases. Due to its blood flow-boosting properties and antioxidant content, it reduces thinning of hair and eventually increases hair volume and look.
How to Use Black Pepper for Hair?
Let’s know how to use Black Pepper for Hair with the below steps:
DIY Hair Mask:
- Mix black pepper powder with curd or aloe vera
- Create a hair mask
- Gently massage into the scalp
- Leave for 30 to 40 minutes before washing
- Use 1-2 times per week
Use with a Shampoo
You can mix a small amount of black pepper powder with a good hair fall-controlling shampoo to use for maximum benefits. Like how it increases absorption of curcumin in the body it may help to increase absorption of other beneficial ingredients of a hair loss shampoo to the roots. If you are using any Capilia Longa (Turmeric Stem Cells Culture) Hair loss shampoo or product, using black pepper will increase efficiency.
Precautions:
- Always do a patch test first
- Dilute black pepper to avoid skin irritation
Conclusion
Black Pepper is a good choice for some hair problems but using it properly is most important because of its concentration which affects hair or scalp if used directly. If you really want to use this natural ingredient for your hair as a remedy then you have to do some patch tests before as I said earlier and try to do some research by yourself, especially on how to use it safely for hair and include it in your hair care routine. However, individual results may vary, and it’s essential to use it properly and consult healthcare professionals if experiencing persistent hair problems.
