The scent of maracuja is said to be one of the most beautiful, refreshing aromas – it lifts the mood and stimulates the senses. Maracuja (also known as passionfruit) has an unmistakable taste and is a welcome ingredient in a healthy diet. No wonder maracuja seed oil is equally surprising, valuable and precious. What are its benefits for hair and skin? Why does it outclass other cosmetic oils? Discover the aroma of beauty and the properties of maracuja oil.
Maracuja oil INCI: Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Maracuja oil [ingredients]
- [EFA] – essential fatty acids (especially, a large amount of linoleic acid, belonging to the group of omega-6 acids) which make sure that the processes in cells run smoothly and reinforce the hair bulbs. There are other fatty acids included in maracuja oil, namely linolenic acid (1.5%), oleic acid (15%), palmitic acid (10%) and stearic acid (2%).
- vitamin A – it supports the cellular renewal and promotes hair growth, protecting it from the elements
- vitamin C – it brightens the skin, reduces pigmentation spots, slows down skin aging, removes toxins, maintains skin firmness and hair elasticity
- vitamin K – it stimulates cellular renewal and strengthens vascular skin, sealing the blood vessels
- vitamin E – a strong antioxidant, protects both skin and hair from the harmfulness of oxidative stress, holds aging back, improves hair condition and stimulates faster growth
- potassium – its deficiency weakens the hair bulbs
- calcium – takes part in the growth of healthy, strong hair
- phosphorus – participates in the division of cells in the body and regulates sebum secretion, keeping the acid-base balance
- bioflavonoids – strong antioxidants which block the consequences of oxidative stress, enhance hair and skin, hinder the development of free radicals, prevent toxins from penetrating the cells, reinforce fragile blood vessels and soothe acne and all skin conditions
Maracuja oil – cosmetic uses
Maracuja oil has twice as big antioxidant potential as the hair oil favourite – argan oil. Therefore, beautifully-smelling passionfruit oil is one of the most effective rejuvenating oils, having antiaging and anti-wrinkle properties. It delivers vitamins to skin and hair, works for all skin types – mostly for the mature and vascular skin. The oil provides moisture and brings back skin firmness and elasticity, it is non-comedogenic, balances the sebum secretion and makes pigmentation spots (e.g. post-acne) less visible. Passionfruit oil slows down skin aging and smoothes fine lines. It is a perfect serum (under the cream), absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy layer.
Maracuja oil benefits for hair
- passionfruit oil is able to stop hair greying
- it balances the sebum secretion on the scalp (blocks seborrhoea and moisturises the scalp at the same time)
- it is fast-absorbing, non-overburdening and non-comedogenic
- adds body and vitality to hair
- maracuja oil increases shine and tames flyaways, making styling and blow-drying easier
- it provides a brilliant heat protection
- it strengthens hair bulbs and stimulates them to work, boosting hair growth
- it cares for mature and colour-treated hair
- it protects from the elements
- maracuja oil is a great anti-hair loss treatment
- it conditions the scalp, slightly cleans it and removes dead skin cells
- passionfruit oil keeps hair ends from splitting
- it protects strands from the oxidative stress, being a perfect choice for people living in big cities, polluted environment because it saves from the damaging influence of toxins
Maracuja oil for hair – application
Maracuja oil is used in the same way as all natural oils: it is most suitable for oiling high and medium porosity hair. You apply the oil to your scalp and hair lengths, making sure you don’t use too much – it mustn’t drip off your head. After one or a few hours, you wash it off with a mild shampoo. Maracuja oil hair treatment has an extra benefit – it calms the nerves and lifts the mood thanks to the beautiful scent. Passionfruit oil makes a perfect ‘company’ for other natural oils. It is ideal for all mixtures for hair, enriching the composition and upgrading the rejuvenating properties of other oils.
Maracuja oil for hair – effects
Thanks to the regular hair oil treatment with maracuja oil, hair is soft, elastic, shiny and voluminous. There is no hair-loss problem. Hair grows healthy and strong. Thanks to passionfruit oil, strands are easier to brush, protected from damage, frost, sunlight, heat styling. The oil keeps the scalp clean, ensuring the hydro-lipid balance on its surface.
Maracuja oil for hair – reviews
The spectacular maracuja oil benefits are confirmed by opinions of women who apply it to hair and scalp regularly. The oil has lots of fans and is still increasing in popularity. There are more and more good reviews about maracuja oil so its availability at stores (with natural beauty products and healthy food) is increasing, too.
Maracuja oil – price
The price of passionfruit oil isn’t low yet it is similar to the price of other exotic body and hair oils. Maracuja oil is a multitasking cosmetic, replacing many beauty products in the bathroom. It is a good value for money because it lasts long.