If you are checking the labels of your hair care products, you may already know about broccoli seed oil. It is obtained from the seeds of the broccoli plant (Brassica oleracea) and is a mild, plant-based oil that's making waves as a healthy alternative to synthetic silicones, offering benefits to your hair and the environment.
What Makes Broccoli Seed Oil Special?
Broccoli seed oil is also packed with erucic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid that smooths and silks the hair just like silicones. Unlike other silicones, however, broccoli seed oil is biodegradable and non-accumulative by nature and leaves no residues on hair shafts or the environment.
Research shows that broccoli seed oil’s ability to deeply moisturize and add shine without leaving residue comes from its unique composition: a blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, and K, along with sulforaphane, a compound known to support cellular repair in both hair and skin.
What to Try for Hair with Broccoli Oil?
If you’re looking for a high-quality hair product made with premium natural ingredients, On The Wild Side’s Hair Oil is worth checking out. While broccoli seed oil takes the lead in the formula, it’s supported by other standout ingredients like rosehip oil — rich in vitamins A, C, and E — and castor oil, known for its deep hydration. You’ll also find hair-loving additions like squalene, which help nourish and protect without weighing hair down.
PS: On the Wild Side also makes other great hair care products which you can purchase in our on-line store and have shipped to Switzerland or the EU.
How to Add Broccoli Seed Oil to Your Hair Care
Broccoli seed oil is applied in various ways to support hair health:
1. In Hair Conditioner: Combine a few drops of the Broccoli Oil with your regular conditioner, leave on for a few minutes and rinse in, for added softens and conditioning. Suitable for porous and dry hair strands.
2. As Finishing Serum: Apply a few drops of damp or dry hair, ends and mid-lengths, tame frizz, and give shine.
3. Pre-Blow-Dry Protection: Heat damage prevention with a light layer applied by your hair prior to heat styling.
In Nature's Hands
Essential oils and extracts, aren't made equal, they have different chemical profile and because of this fact can exhibit different properties and effects. So it's worth exploring those benefits before buying your next hair care product. However, as far as Broccoli seed oil is concerned, it offers a natural, reliable hair care option to man-made silicones. Its nature provides the hair with moisture, shine, and protection without the unwanted side effects of synthetic ingredients. The application of Broccoli Seed Oil in hair care can lead to healthier, easier-to-handle hair and being eco-friendly.