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Homemade Shampoo Recipe Goes Viral for Combating Gray Hair and Hair Loss
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Homemade Shampoo Recipe Goes Viral for Combating Gray Hair and Hair Loss

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A homemade shampoo recipe using guava leaves, rosemary, and bay leaves is circulating online as a natural remedy for hair issues.
  • The recipe involves creating a concentrated herbal infusion to mix with a neutral shampoo base.
  • Proponents claim the mixture can prevent premature graying, reduce dandruff, and slow hair loss.

A traditional homemade remedy for hair care is gaining traction online, promising to combat common issues like premature graying, dandruff, and hair loss. The recipe, shared by Instagram content creator Gema Cervantes, utilizes a blend of botanical ingredients known for their traditional uses in hair health.

The procedure begins with the preparation of a concentrated infusion that serves as a nutritional base to enrich any frequently used personal hygiene product.

— Gema CervantesDescribing the initial step of the homemade shampoo recipe.

The preparation involves creating a potent herbal infusion. A liter of filtered water is boiled with a handful of guava leaves, a handful of fresh rosemary, and seven bay leaves. After boiling for three minutes, the mixture is left to steep overnight to concentrate the extracts. The following day, the leaves are strained to yield a liquid tonic.

This tonic is then mixed with a neutral or personal-use shampoo in a glass container. The creator demonstrates how to stir the mixture until it is homogeneous before bottling. The resulting product can be used in two ways: applied directly to the scalp each morning as a fortifying tonic or used as an enriched shampoo during regular bathing.

The liquid extract can be applied directly to the scalp every morning as a fortifying tonic or used in the form of shampoo during the usual bath.

— Gema CervantesExplaining the application methods for the hair tonic.

According to Cervantes, consistent use of this natural preparation has shown excellent results over decades within her family. It is credited with helping to maintain hair strength, density, and reducing the visible amount of gray hair. The recipe's versatility and the compatibility with various shampoo bases are highlighted as key benefits, along with the recognized properties of rosemary and guava leaves in traditional Mexican medicine for strengthening hair and addressing scalp issues.

The constant use of this natural preparation has shown excellent results over decades in older adults in her family environment, helping to maintain hair strength, density, and reduce the amount of visible gray hair.

— Gema CervantesTestimonial on the effectiveness of the homemade remedy.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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