Unrefined coconut oil for hair

Coconut oil is a unique product from Central Asia. It has received wide cosmetic application for skin care, hair, nails. Which coconut oil to choose, see the video:

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Unrefined coconut oil is obtained by cold pressing the pulp of the nut fruit. The product has a pleasant aroma and beautiful color. After passing the refining procedure, the substance loses a small amount of useful ingredients, the smell becomes barely perceptible. When choosing the type of oil, it is better to give preference to unrefined oil due to the higher concentration of minerals and vitamins in it.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid (up to 50% of the total mass in the unrefined substance), capric and caprylic, oleic, lanolinic acids, vitamins A, C, E and minerals. Due to these ingredients, the product has the following special properties for skin and hair:

1. Regenerating - restores skin cells;
2. Antimicrobial - protection and control of harmful microorganisms;
3. Antioxidant - protecting cells from aggressive environmental influences;
4. Antifungal;
5. Moisturizing and nourishing.

How to choose the right coconut oil? Need natural unrefined coconut oil for food, hair, body?

The oil is a completely natural product. A solid mass of opaque white color becomes liquid at positive temperatures above 25 degrees by heating or rubbing between the palms. It is worth noting that the substance is stored for a long time, which makes it even more popular due to its low consumption.

1. This magical emulsion is used to moisturize very dry skin, filling it with micronutrients. Also, the substance has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic properties, so it can be used even for sensitive skin.
2. The product is actively used as a protective agent against the scorching sun, salt water, wind and other external adverse environmental factors.
3. The oil can be used as a make-up remover, lip balm. Face and body scrubs with coconut ingredients are widely used.
4. The product is also suitable for caring for cuticles, hands will look well-groomed, and nails will be healthy.

This product is also used for hair care. It can be used in pure form. It is worth noting that it is much easier to wash out of curls compared to, for example, burdock.

Dry ends will be filled with much-needed nourishment and no longer look lifeless.

Coconut oil protects the follicles from protein loss, therefore, prevents hair loss and prevents the development of dandruff. Curls become more elastic and elastic.

For more information about the properties of unrefined coconut oil, see the following video.

The oil can be used in its pure form, applied directly to the hair. To give them vitality, strengthen, restore, enhance growth, the product is applied directly to the scalp. The solid substance is heated in a water bath to a liquid state and rubbed into the skin with massage movements.

Head massage with coconut emulsion improves blood circulation, nourishes the scalp and hair follicles. It should be noted that owners of oily hair should use coconut oil with care to avoid oversaturating the roots with nutrients, which will make the strands even more oily and devoid of volume.

Oil from the roots must be evenly distributed over the entire length of the strands with a comb or comb. To enhance the effect, put on a shower cap and wrap your head in a towel. The product is recommended to be left for 2 hours, to achieve the best effect, the time should be increased. Rinse your hair with shampoo, preferably sulfate-free. This procedure should be repeated once every two weeks. The result is thick, shiny, healthy hair.

As a thermal protection, you can use a few drops of coconut oil, pre-warmed in the palms to a liquid state. It is necessary to apply it both on wet hair and on clean dry hair immediately before styling with a hairdryer, curling iron or ironing.

Another way to use a coconut hair product is to add a few drops of the substance to your regular shampoo or hair conditioner.

As noted above, coconut oil can be used in conjunction with other essential oils in hair masks.

Consider the most popular combinations.

How to prepare a hair mask with unrefined coconut oil, you will learn in the video:

In a mixture of coconut and almond oils (1 tablespoon each), add one egg yolk and 1 teaspoon brandy. The resulting composition is applied to the entire surface of the strands and left for 2 hours. Then the mass must be washed off with regular shampoo. With the weekly use of such a mask, you can notice that the hair will become thicker, stronger and healthier.

To accelerate growth, the following mask is perfect: mix 2 tablespoons of coconut emulsion, 1 tablespoon of fat sour cream and half a banana softened with a spoon and apply evenly to the entire surface of the hair. Leave on for 30-40 minutes, then rinse with water and shampoo.

To add shine, improve their appearance, restore the structure of the rod, you can use a kind of oil cocktail from a mixture of coconut oil and others: olive, burdock, lavender, castor, apricot. The composition must be distributed on the hair and left for 2 hours. Rinse with warm water and shampoo afterwards.

The best advertisement for any product is its customer reviews.

Women and girls who have tried coconut oil for their curls at least once note its effectiveness in the fight for beautiful hair.

As a strengthening, nourishing, antiseptic, moisturizing agent for normal hair, coconut oil is an ideal option. Favorable reviews also noted its use as a thermal protective agent.