Use Coconut Oil to Condition and Soften Hair Naturally

Jul 20, 2010
Fleur Hupston

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Conditioners generally contain chemicals that are harmful to overall health. Coconut oil provides a wonderfully natural solution for dry and damaged hair.

Since virgin, organic coconut oil is chemical free, it provides a rich, creamy conditioner that can soften and nourish hair without the damaging side-effects of conventional conditioners, which often contain toxic ingredients.

How to Apply Coconut Oil

Coconut oil solidifies at low temperatures but this makes no difference to the quality of the oil. Depending on the length of hair, take a half a teaspoon of coconut oil and warm it simply by rubbing it between the palms of the hands. Apply onto damp hair and leave in as long as possible before washing it out. If applied to the ends only, leave it in for a day or two so that the oil can penetrate the hair shaft, which will result in a deep conditioning treatment.

Coconut Oil and Dandruff

Many think that coconut oil will exacerbate the problem of dandruff, but the opposite is true. Dandruff flakes may be caused by a yeast like fungus, known as Malassezia globosa, which lives on the scalp and feeds on the oils produced by the sebaceous glands. Coconut oil can offer relief from dandruff conditions since it is a natural anti-fungal. The oil can penetrate inside the hair shaft because its fatty acids have a small molecular structure and can pass easily into the hair's cell.

Coconut oil contains antioxidants that protect from free radical damage, unlike most store bought conditioners that use processed vegetable oils that can actually damage the hair and scalp, especially when used consistently over time.

Coconut Oil as a Dry Skin Moisturizer

Because coconut oil is promptly absorbed into the skin, the user will benefit by getting a skin conditioner with natural anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.

Many lotions contain emulsifiers such as Borax and Triethanolamine. Borax dries out the skin and has been shown to be carcinogenic (cancer causing), while Triethanolamine, a petroleum based chemical, causes irritation to the eyes and skin and can cause liver damage.

Home made creams and lotions can be made with the use of coconut or palm oil as an emulsifier, but a very good knowledge of raw materials is necessary in order to make a fully organic, natural product.

Simply rubbing raw, organic coconut oil directly onto the skin is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. It is inexpensive and excellent for health.