How to Use Coconut Oil to Combat Baldness
When applying coconut oil to the scalp it appears to promote hair growth as well as counteract hair loss and combat baldness. Coconut oil is considered a functional food because it provides numerous health benefits in addition to nutritional perks. In the Pacific Islands the coconut palm is highly valued both for its medicinal properties and as food and is referred to as The Tree of Life.
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Coconut Oil is Beneficial to Hair
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Consider that coconut oil is an antibacterial as well as an anti-fungal, explains All4natural.health.com. It is full of medium chain triglycerides that enable the oil to get inside of the hair shaft, which helps protect from hair loss as well as giving the hair more body. When hair is strong and possesses necessary natural oils, this prevents it from breaking and also allows it to grow at a healthy pace. Coconut oil also works to reduce the loss of protein in the hair.
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Applying coconut oil to the hair and scalp twice a week stimulates circulation, as well as keeps the scalp moisturized. When hair loses protein it breaks. Coconut oil prevents this. Mixing coconut oil with lime juice and applying it to your hair prevents hair loss. Squeeze some lime juice into a large container and add the oil, mix together. Pour the contents over your head, remembering to massage your scalp as you apply the coconut oil and lime juice mixture to your hair. Rinse hair thoroughly after completion.
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Try this method: Put the oil in a bowl of water and heat it for a couple of minutes. Let the water and oil cool down some before dousing your hair with the contents. You can leave it on your hair and scalp overnight if you choose but you should wrap a towel around your damp hair. Wash out in the morning.
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Massaging your hair and scalp after applying coconut oil stimulates the circulation to the hair follicles and scalp, which allows the follicles to take in the nutrients of the oil, which helps hair re-grow. A massage is relaxing. When a person is relaxed chemicals are released throughout his body, which soothe all parts of the body, including the scalp.
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Mix coconut oil with an essential oil of your choice and the powder of shana seeds. Mix the contents together, creating a paste. Put the past on your scalp on a regular basis. Allow the paste to remain on your scalp and hair for 15 minutes and then rinse out.
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Tips & Warnings
Using coconut oil regularly also rids your scalp of lice and lice eggs and dandruff.
Extra virgin coconut oil is considered by many to be the best gift that you can give to your hair.
These are home remedies. However, research has been done regarding the effectiveness of coconut oil on hair health and prevention of hair loss and the use of this product appears quite promising. The Pacific Islanders, who have long, luxurious hair, have known this all along. Keeping hair healthy, clean and lubricated with needed oils protects your hair from damage and breakage. Healthy hair is not apt to shed as much as damaged hair. Coconut oil may not be the panacea if you are suffering from alopecia or male pattern baldness, but it can't hurt.
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