What is flax?

Flax is a species of plant that grows in a humid and temperate climate. This plant is found in different regions of France but mainly in Normandy thanks to its climate.

What is flaxseed gel?

Flaxseed gel has different properties on the body and hair:

• Hair masks
• Moisturize hair
• Moisturize the skin
• Styling gel
• Shaping gel
• Firms the skin

How to use flaxseed gel?

On hair: Flaxseed gel can be used on dry or wet hair. It can be applied alone or mixed with other natural substances such as aloe vera, castor oil, water, essential oil, etc. A small amount is enough for one use.

On the skin: To soften the gel you can add vegetable oil, liquid honey or water. You apply it directly to your face and/or body.

How to make your own flaxseed gel?

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Flaxseed Gel Recipe: Hot Method

• ½ cup of flax seeds
• 4 glasses of water
• Pan
• Strainer
• 1 container

Put the water and seeds in the saucepan and leave on medium heat until boiling. Then leave for 10 minutes after the first boils, the water will eventually thicken. Then remove from the heat, pass it through a strainer over a container that will then serve as a container for the gel. It is necessary to pour the hot liquid if you let it cool the gel will have taken its thick form and it will be impossible to filter it. The preparation can be kept for 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Flaxseed Gel Recipe: Cold Method

• 2 tablespoons of flax seed
• 2 glasses of water
• 2 containers
• 1 very fine fabric

Mix the water and seeds in a container, leave it overnight. Then put the cloth over the ^2nd container and pour the mixture so that it is filtered. Once the gel is filtered, squeeze the cloth so as not to lose any and that's it, the preparation of the flax gel is finished. The preparation can be kept for 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge.

The flaxseed gel recipe is simple and quick to make and it is accessible to everyone!

Why flaxseed hair gel?

Flaxseed gel is said to be excellent for our hair, but why? Well, flaxseed gel will deeply nourish your scalp while giving it that shiny and soft side. This gel is recommended when you have dry hair but also for curly and wavy hair because it will tame the hair and redraw your curls.

Flaxseed gel, a miracle for the skin?

Flaxseed gel is as good for hair as it is for skin due to its moisturizing and firming properties. You can use it on your face and body. Note that it is possible to dilute the flaxseed gel with a little water to make the texture more pleasant, but there is no obligation, it all depends on you.

If you want another miracle product for your skin, check out our article on organic goat's milk soap .

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