Have you ever wondered what health experts have to say about using clove for hair treatments?
Have you ever wondered what health experts have to say about using clove for hair treatments?
Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Many websites have spoken about the benefits of using clove especially for hair growth. Because cloves do contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants than it is possible that it can help strengthen your hair.
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Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Cloves contain an active compound called eugenol which is said to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Cloves are also rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, fibre and a variety of micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, manganese and potassium. Antioxidants play an essential role in healthy by neutralising free radicals and preventing oxidative stress. Free radicals are toxins that form in everyone’s bodies and oxidative stress happens when there are too many free radicals. Oxidative stress can cause harm by increasing your risk for various conditions and inflammation. In addition, antioxidants can also help to protect the hair from oxidative damage, which is why clove extract is used in many shampoo’s and hair serums. Cloves have been said to promote hair growth, add hair shine, delay premature greying, treat dandruff, reduce hair loss and soothe the scalp. It is important to note however, that while the proposed benefits are extensive, there is very little evidence proving the efficacy thereof. Cloves are also unlikely to cause any harm to your hair. Therefore, there is no harm trying out shampoo’s and hair serums with clove extract and seeing how it works for you.
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Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Cloves consist of antioxidants and nutrients that can add to the growth and strength of your hair. These nutrients protect the scalp from dandruff, that causes weak and thin hair, it also has anti-inflammatory properties which helps in thickening hair.
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