DIY Argan Oil Hair Serum
Do you love that Moroccan hair oil serum from the salon? Learn how to make your own DIY Argan Oil Hair Serum Treatment with a few simple ingredients and without the silicone-based fillers and artificial fragrances.>
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Years ago, my hair stylist introduced me to a popular hair styling serum with Argan oil. It was all the rage with celebrities, and lined the shelves of high-end salons and department stores. I used it faithfully for a while because I loved the scent and it did help to curb my split ends. It was my first introduction to Argan oil.>
Ingredients in Some Store Bought Hair Serums
One day, I looked at the ingredients on the label and was shocked. It was touted as a nourishing hair treatment from Morocco packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids to repair dry and damaged hair. BUT the ingredient label told another story…>
Here are just some of the ingredients in I found:>
- Silicon-based hair emollients (cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone and cyclomethicone) all listed as 2-3/10 1o being the worst) on the EWG’s SkinDeep cosmetic database1 and associated organ system toxicity, endocrine disruption and environmental toxicity.
- Synthetic fragrances (butylphenyl methylpropional and coumarin) both listed as a 7/10 (1o being the worst) on the EWG’s SkinDeep cosmetic database1 and associated with allergies and contact dermatitis. Butylphenyl methylpropional is linked to organ system toxicity and endocrine disruption.
- Fragrance masks (alpha-isomethyl ionone) listed as a 5/10 (1o being the worst) on the EWG’s SkinDeep cosmetic database1.
- Argania spinoza kernel oil (Argan oil)
- Linseed extract
- Cosmetic (artificial) colorants (D&C Yellow-11 and D&C Red-17) listed as a 1-4/10 and 5/10, respectively, (1o being the worst) on the EWG’s SkinDeep cosmetic database1 and associated with organ system toxicity.
- Solvents and preservatives (benzyl benzoate) listed as a 6/10 (1o being the worst) on the EWG’s SkinDeep cosmetic database1 due to endocrine disruption and associated with allergies and contact dermatits.
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DIY Argan Hair Serum
Ingredients
- 2 oz argan oil
- 10 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
- 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a glass dropper bottle. Shake well. Store in a cool, dry spot.
- Use 1-2 pumps on the ends of dry or wet hair (I prefer wet hair and I either air dry or blow dry), or as needed.
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1. Skin Deep Database, Environmental Working Group.
I want to try this but I have blonde hair. Is it possible to make a “lite argan oil” recipe.
You should be fine. I apply this serum to the tips rather than the roots of my hair.
This sounds fantastic. Is this a leave on serum?
Yes, you can leave it in but I recommend applying to ends rather than roots – unless you have really dry hair.
I’ve made one hair serum for my dry frizzy hair, but I’m not completely satisfied. How did you like this serum?
I love it, but my hair type is different. I have fine hair with dry ends. It works great for me. Are you applying to the roots? I avoid the roots.
Your blog shows the recipe using geranium eo, and your video is using rosemary eo in its place, with the rest of the ingredients the same…. Can I use all 4 oils, as I have on hand or do you recommend one or the other…
You can use either or both. I find both geranium and rosemary are excellent essential oils for hair.
I HAVE to try this!!