Benefits of Mustard Oil For Hair as well as the Side Effects Too

In this blog, we will be taking a look at the Mustard Oil Benefits For Hair & mustard oil side effects too.

“Mustard oil”? Yes, you read it right! Mustard oil or “SARSON KA TEL” commonly used in our kitchen for making delicious food. Some of you might be thinking of applying mustard oil in hair…. Ewww that’s a bad idea but believe me, after reading this blog you will change your mind. Mustard oil not only beneficial for the body but it is also having many applications such as it can be used for massaging the body joints and it also works as a moisturizer in winters and helps the body fight cold.

Mustard Oil Benefit For Hair

In ancient times people generally used to massage their joints with warm mustard oil it helps to relieve the aches in the muscles and joints. For arthritis patients just by massaging with mustard oil can relieve the joints and muscle pain. It is because of the omega 3 and fatty acids present in the mustard oil that decreases the stiffness and aches. It also helps in boosting immunity. Can you believe that? who would have thought that a simple oil we use in our kitchen has so many benefits? And there are never ending benefits of mustard oil which is being used from ages.

Below we are presenting a list mentioning many benefits of mustard oil for hairs.  

Act as a natural conditioner

The oil is enriched with alpha fatty acids that makes your hair bouncy and voluminous.

Provide nourishment to your hair and promote hair growth

 A good massage with mustard oil can nourish your hair follicles and the presence of omega—3-fatty acids is helpful in stimulate the hair growth.

Help in reducing dandruff

Due to high erucic acid and ALA content of mustard oil, it is known for eliminating fungus naturally that can cause of dandruff. It may increase over time and may block hair follicles, resulting in hair fall.

Who doesn’t like beautiful hair?

People used to spend so much on hair products and still what they get is quite not enough. What if we tell you mustard oil can replace all those expensive hair products who claim to make your hair strong and provide nutrients to your hairs making your hair silky and smooth.

Yes, mustard oil contains some major nutrients and minerals like omega 3 and fatty acids. These minerals help nourish scalp and hairs. It also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that prevent hair weakness and hair loss.

Mustard oil can provide you almost everything that a cosmetic can provide to your hairs also being natural. Using mustard oil can make hair smooth and silky. Today every 2 out of 3 people is facing the problem of hair fall, hair whitening, and split ends (common in females) It is the result of undernourished hair follicles. Mustard oil can solve this problem too just massaging your hair follicles (to the roots of the hairs) can result in strong and shin hairs, but mustard oil for hair side effects too.

Here are some DIY hair masks that can help you in gaining beautiful and shiny hair with all the benefits of mustard oil.

• Yogurt and Mustard oil hair mask

Mix some mustard oil and yogurt according to the length of your hair. Apply the mixture on your scalp. After 60 minutes rinse with mild shampoo. Use this hair mask twice a week for shiny and dandruff free hair.

• Mustard oil and curry leaves

Take a cup of mustard oil and a handful of washed curry leaves. Boil the oil and add the leaves to it. Let it infuse for 10 minutes. Apply this oil twice a week. You can store this oil also. The oil is very useful for har growth.

• Mustard oil and Fenugreek seeds

Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in water and in morning blend them with a tablespoon of mustard oil, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and olive oil. Apply the paste on your hair from roots to tips. Leave it for 60 minutes. This is a very good conditioning mask.

• Mustard oil and aloe gel

Mix both the ingredients together according to your hair length. Apply it on your scalp and leave it for 1 hour. Use this mask twice a week. This will help in hair growth and give you a shiny and healthy hair.

Vitamins and Minerals For Mustard Oil For Hair

The pungent smell of the mustard oil is due to the presence of zinc, Selenium along with beta-carotene which is turned into vitamin A. It is responsible for encouraging glands present in our scalps to produce a fluid known as SEBUM which is the reason our hairs remain hydrated. Mustard oil consists of compounds like iron, calcium, and magnesium and it is a rich source of vitamins also like Vitamin A, D, E, and K. Although Vitamin A is necessary for our body and hair it is not advisable to consume in high doses otherwise it may result in hair loss. 

Massaging your scalp with mustard oil once or twice a week can help to maintain healthy blood circulation. An effective way to implement this is to use it with aloe Vera and use it as a hair pack. Simply apply this mixture on the scalp and gently massage hairs and wash with conditioner or shampoo after 45 – 50 minutes. This remedy can reduce the hair fall.

 It can also be used with yogurt just mix them and apply the mixture to hairs and wait for around half an hour for effective results. After half hour washes your hairs with shampoo. This remedy can make your hair smooth and shiny.

Mustard oil for hair side effects

As mentioned above, Mustard oil has many more health benefits but it has few side effects too like:

• It doesn’t work as same as for many peoples it may cause skin and eye irritation or rashes. So, always do a patch test before applying mustard oil onto your skin.

• It can also cause clogged pores of used excessively and if not washed properly after applying it.

To run a patch test just put a little amount of oil on arm and wait for some hours then look for some allergic signs if any don’t use the oil.