Virgin coconut oil (VCO), extracted from fresh coconut meat without chemical processes is said to be the "mother of all oils". It is rich in medium chain fatty acids, particularly lauric acid and is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and is an excellent nutraceutical
Everyone desires a full and thick head of hair. For thousands of years, coconut oil has found itself among the most popular hair conditioners. By improving hair cuticle and scalp health, coconut oil can actually repair damaged hair. The antifungal properties also help eliminate the need for dandruff shampoos. All of these contribute to hair growth.
For years, coconut oil, alongside butter and other foods that were rich in saturated fats have gotten a negative reputation. There have been all sorts of bogus claims on coconut oil that have popped up, including the myth that it caused weight gain, obesity, and all sorts of heart disease, Alzheimer’s and other complications. The truth is, these myths are simply not true. In the 60 years that these falsities about coconut oil and other saturated fats were being spread around, the levels of heart disease, obesity and cholesterol serum and even Alzheimer’s disease have been steadily increasing.Studies conducted on Pacific Islanders, who get about 30 to 60% of their saturated fat intake from coconut oil, reported almost non-existent or very minimal rates of cardiovascular disease Coconut oil, as well as other healthy fats (like those found in avocado), are actually good for us!
Lush, shiny, manageable and healthy hair can be yours, with coconut oil! You can even clear out commercial conditioners, shine, and styling products, and replace them with this all-natural solution. Coconut oil is rich in anti-microbial properties, lauric acid, and medium-chain fatty acids that strengthen hair, condition the scalp, and help to regrow hair.
How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Conditioner Photo Credit Michell Jonas/Demand Media Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the scalp and hair. Polynesian cultures historically have and still do use coconut oil as a beauty oil, notes the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii. A study published in the "Journal of Cosmetic Science" in 1999 found that coconut oil applied to the hair reduced hair breakage. Replace expensive, deep-conditioning salon treatments by using coconut oil as a hair conditioner at home.
