Hair Oil Secrets: 5 Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can be used inside and out as it is edible. In fact, in many tropical lands around the world, it is a staple of the diets of millions of people. It has a host of uses in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries. It can be used for cooking at high temperatures like with frying. It can last up to two years due to high saturated fat. Here are five great uses for this great hair oil.

1. Deep Conditioning - Unlike other hair oils that remain on the surface of the hair, coconut oil penetrates three times more than any other. Contrast this with Olive oil which can only penetrate up to 25 percent% into the hair shaft, while coconut oil can penetrate 90 percent. Both hair oils are beneficial in maintaining hair health, but in different ways.


2. Reduce Hair Loss - Studies show that the continuous use of coconut oil could reduce hair loss by as much as 50 percent. Apply it warm on the roots and tips. For best results, leave overnight and then shampoo in the morning. It also strengthens hair follicles. It is beneficial in thickening hair and in helping to make hair curly and full.


3. Stress Relief - Stress can be a silent killer for women. Combating stress should be an integral part of a woman's health regiment. When you use coconut oil, it is very soothing on your scalp and therefore can help in removing stress. Applying it on your scalp while massaging gently helps in calming nerves and combating mental fatigue. The last time I used coconut oil for a scalp massage, it felt exhilarating. I felt it from top of my head all the way down into my toes! This is one of my favorite massage oils.


4. Skin Care - Coconut oil is excellent massage oil for the rest of the body too. It has the same benefits on the skin as mineral oil while reducing the risk of having any adverse side effects on the skin. It also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.


5. Weight Loss - Coconut oil is very useful in reducing weight. It contains beneficial acids that help in losing weight. It is easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. Further, it increases the body metabolism by removing stress on pancreases, thereby burning more energy and helping women of all ages shed pounds.

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