I want to tell about one very interesting cosmetic product which can be used for care of face skin, a decollete, hands and also as shampoo or hair conditioner. Very universal remedy which is available in my arsenal already for many years.
It is the ARTOKOLOR colourless natural henna from the Russian producer LLC Stimul-kolor kosmetik.
This absolutely natural, without any chemical impurity means which is capable to make skin and hair healthier, strong and beautiful. In structure only the powder made of Ziziphus Spina-Christi plant (Christ's Thorns) which were grown up in Iran (according to the data specified on the website of the producer). As far as I know, colourless henna is produced from plant stalks which have no effect of coloring, unlike leaves.
100% naturalness of a product are, certainly, a great advantage for improvement, treatment and maintenance of beauty without influence of various harmful impurity which in modern life and are so enough. Besides, thanks to the low price and a specific smell, it is difficult to face a fake of this means.
Preparation of structure. Henna is presented in the form of powder of green color with a specific grass smell. The necessary amount of powder is filled in the prepared capacity and filled in with hot water, and it is better boiled water. Mix, trying to obtain consistence, as from dense sour cream. The producer recommends to add to mix still a teaspoon of lemon juice (on 25-50 g of powder). It enhances effect of food of hair and clarification of skin. It is very much recommended for an oily hair and problem skin of the person. Also it is possible to add a little olive or vegetable oil to structure, it will facilitate process of drawing means and its washing off. The structure is stood within 20 minutes, and then applied on hair or skin.
Application for face skin. The producer specifies that colourless henna has the rejuvenating and softening effect on face skin and bodies, removes irritation, fights against inflammations and heat-spots. After application of a mask leather becomes much purer, is lighter and more tightened. The prepared structure is put on a face avoiding skin around eyes and also on a decollete zone. Leave for influence for 15 minutes. At washing off it is possible to carry out the additional procedure stimulating blood circulation and clarification of skin. Having slightly humidified a mask, we do not wash away it up to the end, and by the easy massing movements it is pounded on skin. Then we wash away everything warm water. It is very useful to complete process of clarification from structure cool water for narrowing of a time and maintaining long effect of the done procedure. Then it is necessary to apply the moisturizing cream.
Application for hair. Colourless henna is used for hair instead of shampoo and the conditioner, and also in the form of a mask. It is known long ago as the strengthening hair preparation which is capable to save from dandruff, an itch and also to revitalize hair, to add them gloss and force, thanks to impact on all structure of hair, since hair bulbs. Besides it gives volume and facilitates hair dressing. Colourless henna does not paint hair, but on packing there is prevention that on strongly clarified hair there can be a change of an initial shade. It is especially recommended after a chemical wave for maintenance of health of hair.
As a mask for hair. Except henna it is possible to add the habitual products applied by you in masks to hair to structure of a mask: yolks of eggs, sour cream, olive oil, infusions of herbs (instead of water), essential oils and many other things. The prepared mix is applied to head skin the rubbing movements and distribute weight on all length of hair. It is possible to apply means both on damp, and on dry hair. But on previously moistened hair means is distributed much more conveniently. At the same time in advance it is not obligatory to wash hair. Put on the warming cap: polyethylene film and terry towel. Leave for influence from 15-20 minutes to an hour. If to leave also for more long term, then no harmful effects will come from henna (if you have not strongly clarified hair, in this case duration of influence of a mask has to be small). Then carefully to wash out. Perhaps use of shampoo or hair conditioner. But this condition is not obligatory. No more than 2-4 times a month recommend to use a mask.
As shampoo. Henna is applied to head skin the massing movements and distributed on all length of hair. Maintain on hair of 5-7 minutes, and then carefully wash out. In addition hair can be rinsed with weak acetic solution. It will add additional gloss.
As cosmetic bathtubs. Besides, colourless henna can be used for acceptance of a bathtub. The prepared structure, dissolve in warm water. Recommend to take such bath within 20-30 minutes. It is especially recommended at irritations on skin and body spots. Skin is cleaned and softened. After a bathtub, it is necessary to take a shower, and also to use the softening cream or body lotion.
Means expense. The mask on the person requires not enough powder therefore the bag in 25 g is enough approximately for 5 applications. For a mask on hair the expense of means depends from are long a hair. If to apply a mask only on roots or to apply on short hair, then there will quite be enough bag of 25 g. Long hair require not less than 2 packages (50 g).
Types of packaging. The producer packs up powder in bags on 25 g and boxes of 125 g.
My impressions of use of colourless henna. I very much like this means for its naturalness and universality. Most often I use it as a face pack and as a srub for skin of hands. Applying henna on hands I do not wait when it finally dries, but I maintain minutes 5-7 for its improving influence. Then slightly I moisten hands with the water and movements reminding washing of hands, carefully I mass them. I wash away warm water and I humidify with cream.
As shampoo I not really like to apply henna as it is not simple to wash out hair after drawing means extremely though this task can be simplified, using hair balm. But for frequent use is a tiresome procedure. Therefore few times in a month I do masks for hair. It is necessary to tell that henna dries hair therefore for my oily hair is a find. Even after very careful washing on hair there is a feeling of presence of some means. The producer points to existence of a certain film, protecting the hair core, straightening its structure, and consequently and adding gloss to hair. But this film also considerably simplifies hair dressing process. They become more volume, a little heavy and easily take the form set by means of a brush and the hair dryer.
Very much I recommend applications of such universal wonderful means, especially considering its small cost!
