We are full of praise for aloe vera gel, which is believed to have countless virtues and which fans of natural beauty and health often cannot do without. But if you have a few blond or brown flax seeds, you have the most important ingredient for making flax gel. Excellent for the skin and hair, the latter is easy to make and use and its properties are as extraordinary as those of the famous aloe vera gel in the bathroom which it can easily replace in your recipes. Source of hydration and restorative, it is therefore a good alternative if you are allergic to aloe vera. How to make flax gel? We give you two very simple recipes. And at the end of the article, we will also give you some possible uses on the skin or for any type of hair, in particular dry hair and damaged or brittle hair.
1) The hot method for making flax gel
What you need:
- 1 half glass of blond or brown flax seeds
- 4 glasses of water
- A saucepan
- What to filter the gel (a Chinese one for example)
You can adjust the quantities according to the texture you want to obtain.
The steps:
1) Pour the flax seeds and water into your saucepan.
2) Heat everything over medium heat until simmering.
3) When it is simmering, let it heat for another 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Your water will thicken and turn into gel.
4) Filter everything well and let cool.
Hot, your gel is still quite liquid, but once cool, it’s a real gel! It will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
2) The cold method for making flax gel
What you need:
- 2 generous tablespoons of blond or brown flax seeds
- 2 glasses of water
- Two containers
- A fine fabric
You can adjust the quantities according to the texture you want to obtain.
The steps:
1) Pour the flax seeds and water into your glass, mix and leave overnight.
2) Filter the gel using a fine cloth.
3) To avoid losing any gel, do not hesitate to squeeze your fabric well to get all the gel out. It’s finished and your gel is ready to use! Note that it will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool place.
What are the uses of linen gel?
For the skin:
Although he does not let no greasy filmit is excellent for moisturize and nourish the skin.
Good news: it is suitable for all skin types.
Il soothes the skin. This therefore makes it a good product for sensitive skin, but also as an after-sun product.
It has an effect tensor and protector for the skin.
For hair care and styling:
It can serve as styling gelespecially for curly hair. Don’t worry: it doesn’t weigh down fine hair! It dries without leaving any residue or visible film. It is therefore not necessary to rinse it. However, a leave-in treatment is always very practical for quickly styling and caring for the hair fiber.
Il hydrates, protects, softens and shines ends and lengths. The hair is shiny, very supple and silky, and the scalp does not feel attacked.
By mixing equal parts with vegetable oil (jojoba oil, avocado oil, argan oil, coconut oil, castor oil, sweet almond, etc.) or shea butter, you obtain a wonderful mask To be done before shampooing and left on for as long as possible before washing. Your hair will be healthy!