A natural balm
In Asian countries, but also in Africa, India and other commonly hot, coconut oil has been traditionally used as a kind of balm. Completely natural, thanks to the presence of Lauric, Myristic acid and Palmitic acid, this valuable product gives softness and shine to your hair.
Nourishes and moisturizes
Coconut oil is very nourishing and moisturizing, not coincidentally is useful for any disturbance caused by excessive heat. It nourishes the hair in depth, especially if damaged by sun and salt air. It 'also ideal for nourishing the skin suffering from rashes and sunburn.
A strong penetration power
Coconut oil fatty acids have a strong penetrating power than conventional commercial products. In this way it can enter up into the stem by feeding deeply and adding density and thickness to hair.
Also contrasts dandruff
The coconut oil is also an excellent anti-dandruff, especially for the dry one. It can be used in combination with turmeric and tea tree to potentiate their effect. But be careful: turmeric could color the white or light hair. The presence of lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid, also promotes the elimination of microbes and other typical scalp pathogens. This substance is also present in breast milk.
The perfect pack
For soft and beautiful hair even after the summer, it's good to get in the habit of doing a wrap with coconut oil before each shampoo. Better still if one takes all night protected by a headset. After dissolved in water bath is applied on the scalp and then, strand by strand, it leaves a minimum of thirty minutes exposure. After that we proceed with one or two shampoos to remove it well. Only caution: never use the refined oil which is generally liquid even around twenty degrees Celsius.
