watercress oil contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and small amounts of folate, choline, vitamin E, manganese, and selenium. In addition, it is considered a source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium.
Benefits of watercress for hair:-
1- Beneficial for scalp health
Because it contains various minerals and vitamins, in addition to that, it cleanses and purifies the blood, by adding it to the diet to maintain a healthy and clean scalp.
2- Protecting hair and scalp from infection.
Due to the presence of zinc and sulfur, which prevents bacterial infections that affect the scalp and hair.
3- Prevents hair loss.
By moisturizing the scalp, it is essential to prevent hair loss, in addition to protecting against infections that cause hair loss.
4- Promotes hair growth.
Because it has the ability to balance hormones, and contains vitamin A, which provides the hair with the nutrients necessary for thick hair growth..
5- Strengthens hair growth.
Because it contains minerals, vitamins, and biotin, by rinsing the hair with watercress..
Benefits of watercress for the skin:-
1- Watercress contains in its natural composition a group of essential and necessary vitamins to maintain the health and vitality of the skin and complexion, including all vitamins A, C, and E, as these vitamins are considered among the most famous natural elements that protect the skin and help nourish and moisturize it.
2- It contains in its composition a high percentage of fibers, which makes it a basis for rejuvenating the youth and vitality of the skin, and prevents and delays the appearance of signs of aging, including wrinkles, fine and white lines, wrinkles, and others, i.e. signs of aging in general.
3- It contains a high percentage of folic acid, which is positively and clearly reflected in the freshness and radiance of the skin, and it also helps to a large extent to get rid of the effects and signs of freckles and melasma, as well as treats skin diseases, including vitiligo
Use for hair:
The first method :Massage the scalp and hair well with rocket oil and leave it for 3 hours, then wash it with your favorite shampoo. It is preferable to use it twice a week.
The second method :Make an oil bath by massaging wet hair with rocket oil and wrapping the hair with a towel soaked in warm water or using a thermal cap and leaving it for 5 to 10 minutes, then washing it with shampoo (it is preferable to use it twice a week).
The third method :Put a tablespoon of rocket oil, a tablespoon of aloe vera oil, a tablespoon of castor oil, a tablespoon of olive oil, and two tablespoons of black seed oil, mix them well, and use it 3 times a week.
Use for skin:
The first method :You can mix a teaspoon of rocket oil with a teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix them well. Spread it around the eyes and leave it for a quarter of an hour. Then wash it well. This helps remove dark circles (it is preferable to use it twice a week). Note: Be careful not to get this mixture into the eyes.
The second method :Rub the rocket oil on the face and leave it for 10 minutes. Remove it with a clean cotton ball. Then wash your face with warm water. This helps remove acne.