The secret behind the onion as a hair remedy comes down to two of its main active ingredients: Quercetin and Sulphur. Onion is the plant with the highest quercetin content, representing in red onion 10% of its dry weight. In addition, it contains a high percentage of Sulfur, which is used in beauty creams to improve the appearance of the skin.
QUERCETIN
Properties of Quercetin for hair:
It stands out for its anti-inflammatory property
It helps reduce inflammation of the scalp and stimulate blood circulation while nourishing hair from the roots and stopping its malnutrition
Result: Greater and better nourishment of the hair while improving its appearance, shine and vitality.
SULPHUR – the beauty mineral –
Properties of Sulphur for hair:
It has antibacterial, antiseborrheic and detoxifying properties, all perfectly suitable for the care of the scalp and hair
It helps eliminate bacteria and fungi while providing completely clean hair
Eliminates dead cells that are deposited on the surface of the scalp, allowing the release of skin pores and preventing hair suffocation
Result: More effective hair cleaning. Especially indicated for oily hair.