While conditioning plays its role in maintaining health and moisturizing plays its role in reducing breakage, oiling your hair does both. HOWEVER you can not substitute one for the other.
So which oils can you get to protect your hair
I have charted the different level of SPF for UV protection
Essential Oil |
SPF Levels |
| Jojoba | 4 |
| Almond | 5 |
| Macadamia | 6 |
| Raspberry | 28-40 |
| Carrot Seed | 30-40 |
Jojoba Oil
has a low level of SPF for those who may have skin sensitivity. Jojoba Oil is light in its odor as well. This oil is the cheapest in price out of the 5 listed.
Almond Oil
has the strongest odor. Almond Oil also is longer lasting than the other 5.
Macadamia Oil
is harder to find however it gives a greater shine than the others. It is also a stress reliever, who doesn’t love that
Raspberry Oil
is one of the highest oils on the SPF scale that can be placed directly on the skin with no additives. Raspberry oil also has exceptional anti-inflammatory properties superior to any other oil
Carrot Seed Oil
is by far the strongest sun protectant of all. It can also be the most expensive as well but well worth the dollar.
