Virgin coconut oil is the latest trend in the healthcare industry. It is an oil that is produced from coconut without heat exposure and preserves all the virtues of coconut milk that generally get lost by the heating processes involved in obtaining regular coconut oil.
Virgin coconut oil is especially recommended for many hair and skincare concerns by dermatologists these days. It is a multipurpose oil that can be used in various ways to make your skin and hair look good and tackle some skin and hair problems.
Read on to know more.
Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil For Hair
1. Maintains Hair And Scalp Health
Virgin coconut oil works wonders for your hair. It helps in moisturising the hair and scalp. Coconut oil also helps in strengthening the roots of the hair and helps in hair growth.
2. Prevents Hair Damage And Split Ends
Your hair goes through a lot with all the products you use on it or from the heat used in hair styling. Virgin coconut oil helps in protecting the hair strands against this damage. This oil also strengthens your hair and prevents breakage and split ends.
3. Moisturises The Scalp And Decreases The Formation of Dandruff
Virgin coconut oil can help fight dandruff off as it contains fatty acids along with Vitamins E and K. It moisturises your scalp and nourishes it to reduce the dryness and in turn reduces dandruff.
4. Protects Against Lice
Virgin coconut oil has antibacterial properties which repel lice and prevent its eggs from attaching themselves to your hair strands. Coconut oil contains a component called lauric acid, which may help kill lice.
Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil For Skin
1. Prevent Early Aging
Virgin coconut oil has antioxidant properties which are very well known to delay skin ageing. It can help slow down the appearance of wrinkles as well.
2. Provides Smooth Skin
Virgin coconut oil helps to maintain healthy and smooth skin. It can be applied after taking a bath on the body to keep the skin moisturised and hydrated. It is rich in Vitamin E, which helps to prevent skin from cracking and helps in skin cell renewal.
3. Helps in Tackling Fungal Infections
Most fungal infections are minor and self-limiting, but they can be a big problem when they occur on the face causing dry, rough, and patchy skin. The antifungal properties of coconut oil help to tackle fungal infections of the skin.
4. Helps Lighten Stretch Marks
Stretch marks can be formed not only due to pregnancy but can also happen due to sudden weight gain and loss. Regular massage of coconut oil on the affected area can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Virgin coconut oil is loaded with a whopping amount of essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It has both medicinal and therapeutic effects on both skin and hair.
Start with a small amount at first to see how your skin and hair react to it. If there are no issues, you can use it regularly to have healthy and glowing skin along with lustrous and shiny hair.
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