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Coconut Oil Benefits on Hair
Hello Readers,
Ever wondered why coconut oil is widely used in hair care products and it is one of the most commonly used oil for our hair care routines. There has been many research around coconut oil and there are many benefits of coconut oil on our hair, skin and body.Today I will write down benefits of using coconut oil on our hair.
Want to watch video on Benefits and Side Effects of Coconut Oil on our Hair (Its also reviews Kama Ayurveda Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil)
Before moving to the benefits of using coconut oil, just want to pint out how coconut oil is made? Coconut oil is made from raw and dried coconuts.
BENEFITS OF USING COCONUT OIL ON HAIR:
- Coconut oil fights fungal infections and dandruff. Itchiness on scalp mainly occurs due to fungal infections. So, coconut oil keeps the scalp healthy and helps in treating dandruff and scalp healthy.
- Coconut oil has high content of saturated fats and it helps in calming the scalp, irritation and helps seal in the moisture into our scalp.
- Coconut oil get absorbed into the hair strands more quickly than any other hair oils and thus helps in preventing hair breakage and split ends.
- Few studies have shown that coconut oil is the only oil capable of reducing protein loss, hence preventing hair damage.
So, we have listed our few of the important benefits of coconut oil on our hair. When we talk about the benefits we should also think about one more thing. Does these benefits work for all hair types or scalp types. So, now we will try to answer this below:
IS COCONUT OIL FOR ALL SCALP OR HAIR TYPE? (or say it Side Effects)
As we pointed that coconut oil can easily penetrate inside the hair shafts because of its small molecular size.
This is not beneficial for all hair types. For dry hair this can cause some issues. (Continue reading)
For dry, brittle or stiff hair it can cause protein build up and thus blocking your hair from extra moisture that it needs which can end up with more dry and brittle hair after cleansing the hair. This can also increase in hair breakage issue after cleaning the hair. (Use a good conditioner after hair wash to prevent hair from drying or mix coconut oil with other carrier oils like almond oil).
For some oily hair types also this can cause issue as coconut oil can make hair more greasy and even clog pores, which can cause hair problems. (Not for all hair types, few oily hair types can face this issue, if coconut oil is used in more quantity. if facing this issue try to limit the use of coconut oil)
So, there are many benefits and few side effects of using coconut oil. Always make sure that which oil is best suited for your hair and scalp type before including any hair oils in your hair care routine.
Thank you for reading. I hope to see you in my other blogs as well.
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