Nicotinic acid is a vitamin that is involved in redox reactions and other vital exchanges. She is a drug. It is taken both in pure form and is an additional component in the composition of medical preparations.
Masks with nicotinic acid for hair growth are inexpensive, but effective means. They can be prepared at home, observing the correct proportions.
Release form
Nicotinic acid is available in several forms. In pharmacies and other outlets you can find it. as:
- tablets;
- solution for injection in ampoules.
To increase hair growth nicotinic acid is used in ampoules. For one prophylactic course of treatment, a woman will need to purchase 30 ampoules with a solution for injection.
Let's talk about the benefits of nicotinic acid for hair and how to apply it to the scalp.
Nicotinic acid use for hair
Nicotinic acid is used to treat vitamin deficiency in the human body or in case of metabolic disorders. It is also used in cosmetology.
Nicotinic acid is capable of:
- moisturize hair;
- strengthen their roots;
- slow down the intense loss of curls;
- improve blood circulation on the scalp, which promotes hair growth;
- to overcome such an affliction as dandruff;
- enhance hair growth.
The advantage of nicotinic acid is that it gives the curls a natural shine. Vitamin PP in its composition has a vasodilating effect on the scalp, which helps to cope with unwanted baldness. The effect is possible due to the fact that when nicotinic acid gets on the skin, the blood flow increases and the follicles are filled with missing oxygen and vitamins.
Application Methods
The composition of nicotinic acid includes vitamin PP, which has a positive effect on hair growth. In cosmetology means is applied:
- in pure form for massage of the head;
- as part of cosmetics;
- as one of the components of hair masks;
- in the form of tablets (50 mg. one).
Before ingesting nicotinic acid, consult a physician for proper dosage.
Let us consider in more detail how to use the drug in different forms of release.
Pure to massage the scalp
Before using nicotinic acid in its pure form, you should wash your hair. It should not be fat. Fat will prevent the medicine from getting on the skin and it will not have the desired effect.
Open the vial of nicotinic acid and massage the massage into the scalp with massaging movements. The procedure is recommended for wet hair (the agent is better distributed). After the ingestion of nicotinic acid on the scalp, blood flow increases and oxygen begins to flow to the roots.
In the composition of cosmetics
Nicotinic acid can be used in pure form or it can be added as a component in a shampoo or hair mask. In classic recipes used 1-2 vials of funds.
To use nicotinic acid with shampoo, you need to pour it into a small bowl and dilute 1 capsule of the product in it. We mix to a uniform consistence and we put on locks of hair. Shampoo does not wash off immediately, and leave for 7 minutes so that the vitamins can be absorbed into the hair. To accelerate the growth of curls, fortified remedy is used 1-2 times a week.
For oral administration
Nicotinic acid is applied orally to obtain a shock dose of vitamin PP with intensive hair loss. The dosage of tablets should be strictly agreed with your doctor to avoid unwanted side effects.
For prophylactic purposes, 1 tablet of the drug (50 mg) is taken 2-3 times a day after meals. The course of treatment is two weeks.
The maximum permissible dose of taking nicotinic acid at a time is 100 mg. It is not recommended to start treatment with large doses, increase the amount of the drug gradually.
Nicotinic Acid Mask Recipes
The main method of using nicotinic acid is to add it as a main component to a hair mask. Medical and prophylactic mixtures are made from the drug.
Nicotinic acid goes well with the following ingredients:
- with burdock oil;
- with aloe juice;
- with egg and honey;
- with propolis;
- with jojoba oil;
- with ginger;
- with propolis and other folk components.
There are a number recommendations which should be reviewed before using homemade masks, which include nicotinic acid. These include:
- If you have problems with the scalp and hair, make sure that it is associated with a deficiency of vitamin PP. If in doubt, it is better to contact a specialist for the appointment of the correct treatment. If the problem is serious, then the doctor prescribes not only the use of homemade masks, but also the intake of nicotinic acid orally and intravenously to replenish the vitamins missing in the body.
- For a positive effect on nicotine hair masks, add cheese, eggs, herbs and other foods that contain large amounts of vitamin PP to your daily diet.
- Before applying the hair mask, make sure there is no allergic reaction to nicotinic acid. To do this, lubricate a small area of the skin on the head with the agent and leave for half an hour. If there are no side effects, you can use nicotinic acid for its intended purpose. Symptoms such as tingling, heat, and slight tingling are allowed. These are signs of increased blood flow to the scalp.
- If nicotinic acid is part of the masks, the duration of the procedure should not be more than 30 minutes. If it is applied in its pure form, the session is extended to two hours.
- Wash off the nicotine mask with running water. You can use shampoo.
- After removing the mask, leave the hair to dry naturally, without using a hair dryer.
The composition of the shampoo should not include silicone. It prevents niacin from entering the skin cells on the head.
Consider the basic recipes for masks with nicotinic acid and other popular ingredients.
Burdock oil
Hair mask with nicotinic acid and burdock oil is used for intensive hair loss. The mixture of these components strengthens the hair and nourishes the hair with useful vitamins.
To prepare the mask will need:
- vitamin A - 1 ml;
- vitamin E - 20 drops;
- burdock oil - 30 ml;
- nicotinic acid - 2 ampoules.
The above components are connected and rubbed into the scalp with massaging movements. We warm the hair with a towel and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash off with water. The course of treatment is a month; we apply a mask 2-3 times a week.
With aloe juice
Nicotinic acid in combination with oils and plants has a positive effect on the hair. For example, if you mix it with aloe juice, you can improve blood circulation on the scalp, and fill the hair with missing vitamins.
For cooking aloe vera hair masks would need:
- nicotinic acid - 1 ampoule;
- burdock oil - 30 ml;
- aloe juice - 10 ml.
Mix all the ingredients and evenly distribute the mask over the entire length of the hair. We warm them and leave them for 30 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo. Recommended course - 2 weeks.
With egg and honey
Hair masks with nicotinic acid, egg and honey are used to strengthen the roots and to give curls a natural shine. This mixture is recommended to leave on the head for an hour and rinse without cosmetics.
For cooking hair masks mix nicotinic acid (1 ampoule), honey (30 ml.), yolk (1 pc.) and 40 ml. olive oil. If honey is thick, then melt it. Rub the mask into the hair roots and distribute along the entire length of the curls.
Leave the mixture for an hour and then wash it off. To strengthen the roots, rub the mask into the hair roots 2 times a week for two months.
With propolis
In folk medicine, propolis is used for problems with hair loss. The tool is also able to cope with dandruff and tarnished curls. The mask of nicotinic acid and propolis enriches hair with vitamins and minerals and strengthens them.
For cooking masks with propolis will need:
- nicotinic acid - 2 ampoules;
- aloe (fresh juice) - 5 ml;
- egg yolk - 1 pc;
- propolis (tincture) - 20 drops.
Mix the ingredients listed above to a uniform consistency. Massaging the mask into the scalp and spread over the entire length of the hair. This can be done with a special comb or fingers. We warm the head and leave for 30 minutes. Wash off the mask under running water without shampoo. The mask for hair growth with nicotinic acid is applied every day for 15 days.
With jojoba oil
Jojoba oil - liquid wax, obtained by the method of cold pressing of nuts (fruits), symmondcia (plant). The product has neither taste nor smell. It consists of useful amino acids that improve the condition of the scalp. The use of jojoba oil for cosmetic purposes prevents dandruff.
Hair mask with nicotinic acid and jojoba oil is used to treat dry curls. To prepare it, mix 1 yolk, 20 drops of vitamin E, 2 ampoules of nicotinic acid and 30 ml. jojoba oil Apply the mask on clean hair and distribute evenly over the entire length of the curls.
We warm the head and leave the product for 30 minutes. Wash off under running water, without the use of shampoo or hair balm. A mask with nicotinic acid and jojoba oil is recommended to use 2 times a year for a month. With respect to the time frame, the hair will become elastic and acquire a natural shine.
Contraindications to the use of nicotinic acid
Despite the undoubted advantages of nicotinic acid, its It should be taken with caution to persons:
- with hypersensitivity to the drug;
- with hypertension;
- with frequent dizziness;
- under the age of 12;
- with heart disease.
Pregnant women should consult a doctor if they wish to make masks for hair with nicotinic acid. It is not recommended to use the drug during menstruation or a few days before it. If, after the start of application of the remedy, the person finds a number negative symptoms, then you should immediately stop the application and choose another means for yourself. These symptoms include:
- itching;
- redness with severe burns;
- weakness and dizziness;
- diarrhea and flatulence;
- liver problems.
The last symptom manifests itself with long-term use of nicotinic acid inside. Therefore, it is recommended to use the medicine in acceptable dosages and only for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
