Youve likely heard all aboutjojoba,argan, and perhaps evenpracaxioil, but what about moringa oil?
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Keep reading to find out the benefits of moringa oil for hair.
What Is Moringa Oil?
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Moringa oil is a multi-purpose oil dating back thousands of years that has been used in everything fromskincareto cooking.
Its also a great option for those with color-treated tresses.
And in case you’ve gotsensitive skinscalp includedthat shouldn’t deter you from trying this natural oil.
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However, to be safe, she recommends performing a patch test first.
After using moringa oil, you’re free to begin to see results immediately, she tells us.
Like most oils and extracts, the purity of the product may be correlated with a higher price point.
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The oil should smell slightly nutty and be a pale yellow, says Patel.
Pure moringa oil should be a medium olive-oil consistency, shares Patel.
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