Coconut Oil for Hair Growth Everyone desires a full and thick head of hair. For thousands of years, coconut oil has found itself among the most popular hair conditioners. By improving hair cuticle and scalp health, coconut oil can actually repair damaged hair. The antifungal properties also help eliminate the need for dandruff shampoos. All of these contribute to hair growth. Why Can Coconut Oil Help with Hair Growth? Proper health and hair care go hand-in-hand when it comes to improving hair growth. The use of coconut oil can protect and moisturize the scalp while fostering growth of healthy hair. 1. Shield Hair Protein Fatty acids bind to the protein in hair and protect both the roots and strands of hair from breakage. Lauric acid is found in coconut oil and has better results than other mineral or sunflower oils when it comes to improving hair health. 2. Seal in Moisture Moisture is essential for healthy hair and regular and consistent use of coconut oil is a beneficial technique.
By penetrating the hair shaft, coconut oil protects against environmental impurities and excess heat. 3. Improve Blood Circulation A coconut oil scalp massage will effectively improve scalp circulation and boost nutrient and oxygen delivery to your hair. The natural antioxidants and nutrients found in coconut oil will deliver critical resources to improve your hair's softness and luster. Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E, vitamin K and iron and effectively eliminates dandruff while boosting hair growth. 5. Contain Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties The scalp and hair are high in bacterial content, but coconut oil is an effective remedy to deal with the issue. Coconut oil contains both antifungal and antibacterial properties to protect against dandruff and lice. Both of these potential problems limit hair growth. How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth It is critical to avoid additives and impurities that can further impair hair growth. The best solution is to use only organic virgin coconut oil.
The top choice is Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil and is the most natural form available. You can find it at most health food stores or a Whole Foods store. 1. Warm the Coconut Oil Gently rewarm a jar of coconut oil in warm water. It appears solid in the jar, but melts when heated. Avoid using a microwave as it can damage and alter the chemical structure of the oil. 2. Dampen with Warm Water Use warm water to thoroughly dampen your hair. 3. Spoon Coconut Oil Take one tablespoon of the warmed coconut oil and place into your hand. Begin to apply to your hair. A good rule of thumb is to use two tablespoons for shoulder length hair and up to four tablespoons for longer hair. Apply the coconut oil directly to the roots of your hair by using your fingertips. 4. Massage the Scalp Massage for at least three minutes to get the maximum effects while boosting the circulation in your scalp. Don't worry if a few strands of hair fall out, as this is normal during the massage process.
5. Put on Shower Cap Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the coconut oil work its' magic. Twenty to thirty minutes is the minimum. If you have the time, leaving the shower cap on overnight will provide the best results. Gently rinse with a sulfate and preservative free shampoo. No additional conditioner will be required, as the coconut oil will leave your hair soft and silky. Coconut oil for hair growth:Hair straighteners are commonly used by many people, but are in fact one of the most hair damaging of all treatments. The excess heat dries out your hair and permanently damages it. The repetitive brushing action damages the hair and results in split ends due to mechanical trauma. Brushing a few times a day is fine, but more excessive brushing will leave the hair damaged and unhealthy looking. Let your hair dry naturally when possible. The excess heat produced by most hair dryers further dries out and damages your hair.In celebration of Hemp History Week June 6-12, Maria Rodale (yes, THAT Rodale) originally published this article on her blog, Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen on May 26, 2016.
I am grateful to her for the opportunity to share a few of the abundantly numerous benefits of industrial hemp. Dr. Bronner’s ardently supports the efforts to legalize the growth of this amazing crop and uses hemp oil in many of our products, including our Pure Castile Soaps, for reasons you’ll see below. If this all is new to you, please take a moment to find out more on the Dr. Bronner’s website. There are a lot of superlative claims about hemp oil: most unsaturated oil, best essential fatty acids (EFA) ratio and combination, highest amino acid variety, only plant source of vitamin D. Can one oil be all that? Before we go further, let me address that unspoken question, “Will hemp oil make me high?” Hemp oil is pressed from the seed of the hemp plant, and this seed does not contain THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the psychoactive component of marijuana. However, because of this concern, many hemp oil suppliers provide transparent certifications to assure buyers of the lack of THC content in their products.
Test Pledge is one such resource, wherein “producers and processors of hemp oil and hemp nut must commission THC tests on each and every lot of hemp nut and oil, performed by a properly accredited laboratory according to the official Health Canada protocol.” In their assessment of hemp cosmetics on workplace drug testing, Petra Pless, DEnv, and Gero Leson, D Env, state, “In case of the highly unlikely full-body application of pure hemp oil with a 10 ppm THC content on partially compromised skin THC uptake could conceivably be raised to 11 µg/day. Even this higher rate is only a fraction of the 450 µg/day of oral THC intake, found not to result in a positive screening test for marijuana.” Don’t judge hemp because it may have a kooky cousin. Who doesn’t have an offbeat family member or two? Hemp oil contains unsurpassed essential fatty acids (EFAs). As we are increasingly learning, there are good fats and there are bad fats. What makes a good fat good has much to do with these EFAs, specifically omega-3 and omega-6, which are present in hemp oil in the perfect ratio of 1:3.
Plus, hemp oil contains the anti-inflammatory gamma linoleic acid (GLA) as well as omega-9. Its fatty acid profile is better than fish oil’s, better than flaxseed oil’s—it is the best. Among many benefits, these EFAs provide for more elastic skin and shiny, stronger hair. Hemp oil contains a power-packed punch of additional nutrients, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5, vitamin B9 (folate), and vitamin D (of which it is the only plant source), along with a useful dose of the antioxidant vitamin E (tocopherols) as well as all 10 amino acids for protein building. Add to that list chlorophyll (that’s why it’s green), phytosterols, phospholipids, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorus, and a bit of iron and zinc. Hemp oil is extremely non-comodogenic. In other words, it doesn’t clog pores. And because its lipids mirror the lipids that our skin produces naturally, it works in sync with our body to soothe and cleanse.
Healthy skin produces linoleic acid. If, for whatever reason, the skin can’t produce linoleic acid, it alternatively produces oleic acid, a thick and sticky pore blocker. Hemp oil contains the good linoleic acid. Hemp oil is also a natural humectant, which means it draws moisture into the skin. Instead of sitting on top of the skin the way less-effective oils do, it’s able to penetrate the skin, moisturizing between cells and strengthening the cell matrix. It can get to hair roots, as well, strengthening the scalp and reducing dry flaking or dandruff. It evens out skin tone and reduces blotchiness. Hemp oil is inexpensive—especially when you think of all the products it replaces: acne treatments, makeup to cover problem areas, moisturizers, and makeup removers, for instance. Here are just a few ways you can use this effective oil in your daily skin and hair care routines. 1. Alleviate dry skin. Rub the oil directly onto dry, cracked skin. For a deep conditioning treatment for hands and feet, massage in the oil then wear socks or gloves overnight to let it work its magic.
2. Strengthen nails and heal cuticles. Massage a small amount of hemp oil directly into nails and cuticles—great for both fingernails and toenails.Oil follows the “like dissolves like” rule, which means that hemp oil will dissolve the oils and waxes in makeup, especially in stubborn eye makeup. Gently rub a small amount of oil into the makeup and wipe with a cotton ball or a soft tissue.Massage hemp oil into cleansed facial skin before bedtime. 5. Steam facial skin. Massage a tablespoon of oil into the skin on your dry, clean face, massaging for several minutes. Then lay a hot (not scalding) damp washcloth over your face and let it sit until it cools. Wipe with the washcloth. Repeat with another hot washcloth until all the oil is wiped off. Washing your face afterwards is optional.Before shampooing, massage a tablespoon or so of hemp oil into your scalp and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, shampoo as normal. You might find you don’t need conditioner.