Will this mineral oil they're selling will it be ok to use on my hair and possibly my scalp? The mineral oil will be used as part of my moisturizing regimen and all around hair routine. Although I'm not too sure if it'll touch my scalp just yet but it could be possibility for me later on. I am African American lady with naturally kinky coil hair. Will this mineral oil they're selling will it be ok to use on my hair and possibly my scalp? The mineral oil will be used as part of my moisturizing regimen and all around hair routine.... » Read More Will this mineral oil they're selling will it be ok to use on my hair and possibly my scalp? The mineral oil will be used as part of my moisturizing regimen and all around hair routine. Although I'm not too sure if it'll touch my scalp just yet but it could be possibility for me later on. I am African American lady with naturally kinky coil hair. « Show Less
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As far as I know this mineral oil is safe to use internally (so long as this product is still labeled with "USP"), so I can only assume it would not hurt your hair or scalp or cause you any health issues in that manner of use. As to its efficacy in your contemplated use, I cannot say because I have not tried it for hair or scalp moisturizing. It works great for oiling knives and tools that may come into contact with food because it is non-toxic.
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Food grade mineral oil is okay for consumption so absorption through the skin/scalp is not a problem. Something you might want to consider is whether or not you really want to use mineral oil (baby oil is non-food grade mineral oil with added scent). Olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, kukui nut oil...many options that I prefer for skin and hair.
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http://voices.yahoo.com/everything-ever-wanted-know-black-seeds-7580558.html Hello Randy. Try the above link. I have a 32 y/o son with Multiple Sclerosis. He is bed ridden and it can be a challenge to keep skin properly moisturized. My son does not get proper sunlight and air does not circulate around his body like ours. The black seed oil keeps his skin lubricated. I get a lot of compliments on my son's skin. Also, certain medications have made keeping his skin moist a challenge. Some medications have a drying effect on the skin. I do admit that I do not use this oil on a daily basis because after all, it is BLACK and OILY so white clothing is out of the question when in use. But when used daily you can skip a day and just put a lighter moisturizer on or nothing at all. I also use this oil when my son has a bed sore. When a wound starts to heal and the skin starts to tighten around the edges, this oil is a good lubricant and it helps a wound to heal in a not so ugly fashion. My son and I also take black seed oil capsules. I believe taking this has kept my son's blood thinner medication at a lower dose. You can also use this on your hair and scalp. I have not used it for this purpose. But I would.
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I think most of these products are just mineral oil packaged in different ways, with different names. In fact, if you can find plain mineral oil in a local store it will be much cheaper. As long as the main ingredient is mineral oil, and it is food safe, I think you are fine.
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Mineral oil, also known as soft paraffin, is the liquid form of petrolatum. All of these ingredients consist of mixtures of hydrocarbons that are byproducts of crude petroleum distillation; thus they are all actually organic, natural ingredients. ... Mineral oil reduces TEWL (transepidermal water loss) by 40%, is equally as occlusive as coconut oil and more occlusive than linoleic acid, yet it does not induce acne. Mineral oil and petrolatum provide inhibition of excessive inflammatory activity superior to 1% hydrocortisone is treating soap induced contact irritant dermatitis conducted by this author. It has also been documented these ingredients have anticarcinogenic and mild antibacterial effects. Many of these misconceptions regarding safety and efficacy of these ingredients are directly related to the quality of the grade. Technical grade is the least unpurified form of the oil, and is commonly used by machinists to lubricate engines and equipment. It is known to induce contact reactions in 10-50% of the machinists. Cosmetic grade is a more purified option. The highest standard is United States Pharmacopeia (USP) pharmaceutical grade, which indicates that it is essentially free of impurities. ... I am not horrified by Mineral oil. But you can do what is right for you. Thanks!
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I am not a professional so I would not make a recommendation on that. However, I relaxed the perimeter of my hair and have used the oil since with no issues.
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I mix mine with other natural oils like virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil and caster oil. My hair and scalp are dry so I rub on both.
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I love the oil, it smells good, it has some really great ingredients, on how long for it to work would depend on what you want, it helps with the dryness in my hair, I don't notice if my hair is any thicker, but it does help with dryness, you just use a few drops, and it smells really good!
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I use it a few times a week but I do not wash it out. If I use it as a hot oil treatment, that's the only time I wash it out. I am African American so it's a good oil for my hair, but if you have Indian or caucasian hair you should only use it as a hot oil treatment.
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Hi Dina,You can absolutely use coconut oil for your hair. It is a natural conditioner which means it can be used pre- and post-washing. It coats the hair shaft and is primarily used for luster and shine, hair growth, but offers many more properties as well. You can apply it to the root of your hair or to the ends. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.Viva Labs Customer Care
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Yes, this product is geared towards people of color of all ethnic groups. However, I have read where people of European descent use it; however, they put the oil on at night and then rinse it out in the morning because it will cause their hair to look greasy.
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Maybe if u mixed it like A Greenwood does, I've never used it on hair as it is very concentrated. I LOVE this product though for hands and feet or any skin dryness...wouldn't use anything else plus it's 100%natural "unrefined" Shea butter. If you are looking for hair oils try Argan Oil, very nice and nice fragrance.
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It says there is Organ Min. Oil. I don't know how that is different than regular mineral oil though. I hope that answers your questions.
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This oil is meant to be applied to the hair and scalp. Apply at night and wash off in the morning for best results. Enjoy.
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Certainly yes. This is a great oil with multiple uses including scalp massage.
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Mineral oil is not harmful. It is a super refined food-safe finish. You can apply and re-apply whenever the rolling pin appears dry.
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If you are using black castor oil or this product it does not work well on relaxed hair, because it contains salt (black castor oil). Black castor oil is great on natural hair.
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Hi Jeszie, I would not recommend that you use it on relaxed hair. A few of my friends used it on their relaxed hair and the oil seemed to have caused breakage with their hair. I returned to being natural over three years ago, and I found the oil worked great for my hair since it's natural and it helped grow my hair along my hairline and temples. I hope this answered your question. Have a great day.