Niacin is a vitamin that takes part in redox reactions and other vital metabolism. She is a medicine. 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 an inexpensive but effective tool. They can be prepared at home, observing the correct proportions.
Release form
Niacin is available in several forms. In pharmacies and other retail outlets you can find it. as:
- pills
- solution for injection in ampoules.
Nicotinic acid is used in ampoules to increase hair growth. For one preventive 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 use it for the scalp.
The benefits of nicotinic acid for hair
Niacin is used to treat vitamin deficiency in the human body or in metabolic disorders. It is also used in cosmetology.
Nicotinic acid is capable of:
- moisturize your hair;
- strengthen their roots;
- slow down the intense loss of curls;
- improve blood circulation on the scalp, which contributes to hair growth;
- overcome such a disease as dandruff;
- enhance hair growth.
The use of nicotinic acid also lies in the fact that it gives the curls a natural shine. Vitamin PP included in its composition has a vasodilating property 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 the missing oxygen and vitamins.
Application methods
Nicotinic acid contains vitamin PP, which has a positive effect on hair growth. In cosmetology the tool is used:
- in pure form for head massage;
- as part of cosmetics;
- as one of the components of hair masks;
- in the form of tablets (50 mg. one).
Before using nicotinic acid inside, consult your doctor to prescribe the correct dosage.
Let us consider in more detail the methods of using the drug in different forms of release.
In pure form for scalp massage
Before using nicotinic acid in its pure form, wash your hair. It should not have fatty deposits. Fat will prevent the drug from getting on the skin and it will not be able to have the desired effect.
We open the nicotinic acid ampoule and massage the solution into the scalp with massage movements. The procedure is recommended for wet hair (the product is better distributed). After getting nicotinic acid on the scalp, blood flow increases and oxygen begins to flow into the roots.
As part of cosmetics
Nicotinic acid can be used in pure form or added as a component to a shampoo or hair mask. In classic recipes, 1-2 ampoules of the drug are used.
To use nicotinic acid with shampoo, pour it into a small bowl and dilute 1 capsule of the product in it. Mix to a homogeneous consistency and apply to locks of hair. Shampoo is not washed off immediately, but left for 7 minutes, so that vitamins can be absorbed into the hair. To accelerate the growth of curls, a fortified remedy is used 1-2 times a week.
For oral administration
Niacin is used internally to receive a shock dose of vitamin PP for intense hair loss. The dosage of tablets should be strictly agreed with the attending physician to avoid unwanted side effects.
For preventive 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 allowable 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 medication gradually.
Nicotinic acid mask recipes
The main way to use nicotinic acid is to add it as a main component to a hair mask. Medical and prophylactic mixtures are made from the drug.
Niacin combines 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 is a number recommendations with which you should familiarize yourself before using homemade masks, which include nicotinic acid. These include:
- If you have problems with the scalp and hair, make sure that this is due to a deficiency of vitamin PP. If in doubt, it is best to consult a specialist to prescribe the correct treatment. If the problem is serious, the doctor prescribes not only the use of home masks, but also the intake of nicotinic acid inside and intravenously to make up for the vitamins that are missing in the body.
- To get a positive effect from nicotine hair masks, add cheese, eggs, greens and other foods containing a large amount of vitamin PP to your daily diet.
- Before applying a 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 product and leave for half an hour. If there are no side effects, then you can use nicotinic acid as directed. Symptoms such as tingling, a rush of warmth, and slight tingling are allowed. These are signs of increased blood flow to the scalp.
- If nicotinic acid is part of the masks, then the duration of the procedure should not be more than 30 minutes. If it is used in its pure form, then 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 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 folk ingredients.
With burdock oil
A hair mask with nicotinic acid and burdock oil is used for intensive hair loss. A mixture of these components helps to strengthen the hair and nourishes the hair with useful vitamins.
To prepare the mask you will need:
- vitamin A - 1 ml;
- vitamin E - 20 drops;
- burdock oil - 30 ml;
- nicotinic acid - 2 ampoules.
We connect the above components and rub them into the scalp with massaging movements. We warm the hair with a towel and leave it for 20 minutes. Then rinse with water. The course of treatment is a month, apply the mask 2-3 times a week.
With aloe juice
Niacin in combination with oils and plants has a positive effect on the hair. So, for example, if you mix it with aloe juice, you can improve blood circulation on the scalp, and make up the hair with missing vitamins.
For cooking hair masks with aloe juice would need:
- nicotinic acid - 1 ampoule;
- burdock oil - 30 ml;
- aloe juice - 10 ml.
We mix all the ingredients and evenly distribute the mask along the entire length of the hair. We warm them and leave for 30 minutes. Then rinse 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 the curls a natural shine. It is recommended to leave such a mixture on your head for an hour and rinse off without cosmetics.
For cooking hair masks mix nicotinic acid (1 ampoule), honey (30 ml.), yolk (1 pc.) and 40 ml. olive oil. If the 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 rinse. 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 dullness of curls. A mask of nicotinic acid and propolis enriches hair with vitamins and minerals and helps to strengthen 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 above ingredients to a homogeneous consistency. Massaging movements rub the mask into the scalp and distribute along the entire length of the hair. This can be done with a special comb or fingers. We warm our heads and leave for 30 minutes. Wash off the mask under running water without shampoo. A 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) Simmondsia (plant). The product has neither taste nor smell. It contains beneficial amino acids that improve the condition of the scalp. The cosmetic use of jojoba oil prevents dandruff.
A 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 to clean hair and distribute evenly along the entire length of the curls.
We warm the head and leave the product for 30 minutes. Wash off under running water, without using shampoo or hair balm. A mask with nicotinic acid and jojoba oil is recommended to be used 2 times a year for a month. Subject to the time frame, the hair will become elastic and gain a natural shine.
Contraindications to the use of nicotinic acid
Despite the undoubted advantages of nicotinic acid, its should be taken with caution to persons:
- with increased sensitivity to the drug;
- with hypertension;
- with frequent dizziness;
- under 12 years old;
- with heart disease.
Pregnant women should consult a doctor if they wish to make hair masks with nicotinic acid. It is not recommended to use the drug during menstruation or a few days before it. If after the start of the use of the drug a person discovers negative symptoms, then you should immediately stop using and choose another remedy for yourself. These symptoms include:
- itching
- redness with severe burns;
- weakness and dizziness;
- diarrhea and flatulence;
- liver problems.
The last symptom manifests itself with prolonged use of nicotinic acid inside. Therefore, it is recommended to use the medicine in acceptable dosages and only for therapeutic purposes.
