That Coconut oil is useful for the treatment of most skin problems is no longer news. That it also possesses several other health benefits including as cooking oil or in the making of tablets may also not be news. What may however be interesting is the fact that coconut oil has also been found to be effective in the treatment of the human hair.
Mim Beim, a naturopathy expert and lecturer at the Australian College of Natural Therapies, Australia, recently disclosed this much. Beim says coconut oil has the essential nutrient to give the human hair that luxuriant feel. She explained that because coconut oil consists of vitamin E, which is good for hair and skin, it helps in getting rid of dandruffs than most shampoos.
The naturopathy expert says coconut oil also works perfectly as a styling gel or cream. “Those having problems with hair breakage, damage, hair loss and dandruffs, have the solution to their hair in coconut oil. Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in repairing damaged hair,” she said.
Her views were supported by the Coconut Research Center, Colorado Springs, United States which says that Virgin coconut oil works better and is the main source than other coconut oil which has been refined and ripped of it's nutrients. To apply coconut oil for human hair treatment, the center advises that “application of coconut oil should be done by first combing the hair to remove tangles, pour coconut oil in a cup, place cup inside a bowl or pot with warm water, leave for some minutes apply on hair with any essential oil whether tea tree, or few drops of lavender which nourishes dry hair. After applying the coconut oil and any of the hair essentials, cover hair with a shower cap. For coarse and dry hair, leave on hair over night, but for normal hair leave on hair for two hours, wash off with a gentle shampoo do these constantly once in a month or two for beautiful and healthier hair.”
The centre says it has been discovered that most people in the coastal areas of the world like Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and others use coconut oil as their main hair oil which gives them soft, smooth and beautiful hair.
