Did you know that it is very easy to make your own gel? And your hair will love it!Did you know that it is very easy to make your own gel?
It takes about 20 minutes to make this homemade flaxseed gel and your hair thank you for it. This gel will not flake nor make your hair hard or crunchy. Here is the recipe.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Whole Flax Seeds
1 cup filtered water
Pure Aloe Vera Gel, optional
Few drops of essential oil for scent, optional
Instructions:
Bring water to a boil. Stir the seeds into the water and reduce heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until a gel-like lotion is formed. Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a small bottle. Add essential oils and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If desired, you can add some pure aloe vera gel for its moisturizing properties. Fill the bottle with flax seed gel until bottle is about 3/4 full, then fill to the top with pure aloe vera gel.
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