Blackstrap Molasses Benefits For Skin & Hair
Blackstrap Molasses Benefits the overall health of skin and hair. First, let’s go into the details of blackstrap molasses.
Blackstrap molasses results from refining sugar an into sugar. Also, it is used as. A sweetener and for flavoring foods. Blackstrap molasses revolves from the third boiling of sugar and yields a dark syrup known for its robust bittersweet flavor. Furthermore, it contains significant amounts of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, zinc and other minerals. Unlike refined sugar, one tablespoon contains about 20% of theses recommended nutrients. So, here are blackstrap molasses benefits for skin & hair.
Treats Iron-Deficiency (Anemia) which can result in dry hair & skin conditions.
Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia caused by lack of iron in your body. Without iron, your body cannot produce red blood cells. Anemia occurs when your body does not have enough blood cells. Examples are the loss of red blood cells due to bleeding (such as menstruation), the body destroys red blood cells, or you’re not getting enough iron in your diet.
Moreover, the lack of iron leads to dry damaged skin, hair and nails. This is due to limited oxygen to the organs and body tissues. When skin and hair are deprived of oxygen it can become dry and weak.
Blackstrap molasses contain high amounts of magnesium, iron and supporting minerals if consumed long-term will improve the quality of skin, hair, and nails.
Blackstrap Molasses Benefits Skin Health and Muscle Pain Relief
Blackstrap molasses contain lactic acid which can naturally treat acne. It also accelerates the healing process of the body which aids in clear skin.
Additionally, molasses can be used in your facial scrub as wonderful skin softer!
Blackstrap molasses contains nutrients such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium that provide muscle cramp relief. Including the uterus which is also a muscle. Taking blackstrap molasses daily can put an end to monthly menstrual cramps.
Aids in Healthy Hair Growth
Blackstrap molasses contains small amount copper which is a mineral which helps form collagen. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in our body including our hair.
The copper in blackstrap molasses nourishes your hair giving it structure due to copper. As a side note, copper can be toxic if consumed in large doses.
Melanin production and? human hair color
Encourages Melanin Production
Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin and hair color. Lack of melanin production eventually results in greying tresses. Also, as we age our body begins to produce less melanin resulting in greying hair.
Copper along with other minerals in blackstrap molasses encourages melanin products thus leading to the possibility of grey hair reversal.
Have you tried blackstrap molasses for skin and hair health? If so, what are your results?
Also, are you considering uses blackstrap molasses for its benefits in this article?
Please leave your answers and questions in the comments section below.
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Ellisha
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I’m loving molasses on my hair.. can l mix it with my hair food and leave on my hair for maybe for 4days? Won’t my hair break
Molasses will condition your hair but you should rinse it out since it will leave your hair feeling sticky. I may cause breakage if it hardens.
Well, I suggest washing the molasses out of the hair since it can leave the hair feeling sticky. Also, like honey when molasses is left the hair and is exposed to air it will eventually harden. The harden molasses will cause hair breakage.
This is so nice! Tnks for the tips
You’re welcome!
Hi Allisha,
Great article. One question: since it encourages melanin production, does it make your skin darker too?
Thanks.
Unfortunately no, It only affects the copper and iron in your hair strands which aids in the production of melanin in your hair.
Unfortunately No, it encourages melanin production in the hair due to the molasses iron and copper content. Melanin of the skin has nothing to do with the hair.
Someone said they were taking this for health reasons but had to stop after a few months because it was making their skin go too dark
It may be due to the copper in molasses. If it is affecting the skin how much are they taking? I know people who use molasses as a part of their diet (sweeteners and cooking) It did not affect the melanin in their skin but it thickened their hair ( their hair is dark brown ) and they never went grey.