Many people want to grow long, sleek, and shiny hair. However, day-to-day wear and tear on your hair caused by styling, grooming, the weather, and pollutants can damage it. This can make growing longer hair difficult, as your hair becomes more worn and tired the longer it gets. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a unique combination of natural fats, which makes it useful in treating the skin.
It also plays a vital role in improving nutrient absorption, specifically fat-soluble vitamins, calcium and magnesium. In addition to its quest to enrich your body from within, the humble jar of coconut oil also comes bearing a host of gifts for your visage and hair.
Benefits for skin:
- It is a great moisturizer.
- It is a great remedy for chapped lips
- Coconut oil has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
- May help reduce inflammation in the body and aid in the treatment of acne.
- It may help with wound healing.
- Helps protect skin.
- Soothes skin.
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
- Beneficial for extremely dry skin.
But, what exactly does coconut oil do for your hair? In addition, coconut oil can help to do many wonders for your hair, such as:
Deep conditioning:
It is composed of medium-chain fatty acids, which have been shown to penetrate the hair shaft and provide deep conditioning.
Promote hair growth:
It can help to reduce protein loss from hair which is essential for healthy hair growth. In addition, it can also stimulate blood flow to the scalp, which can promote hair growth.
Prevent dandruff:
It can improve hair growth and reduce dandruff.
No more split ends:
Coconut oil is very beneficial for damaged hair. Namely, it can help to protect your hair from the sun’s ultraviolet rays as well as other environmental damage. Coconut oil can help to prevent split ends and make your hair healthier
Moisture lock:
It locks in moisture and helps protect against free radicals and helps tame frizz.
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About the Author: Dr. Sayyam Azam is a Certified Dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology (Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine(U.S). During her specialized training, she is involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedures such as botox, fillers, and chemical peels. As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state of art Aesthetic Centre (The Face Clinic) in Multan, Pakistan.
