Palm Oil
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil. It is derived from the mescocarp of the palm fruit. It is the second most common vegetable oil produced in worldwide. The uses of palm oil are very much vast. We use it in our foods, cosmetics, fuels and cleaning products. People are using palm oil for many years. It has been consumed for over 5000 years. This oil contains tocterienols, these are members of the Vitamin E family. It also contains alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lycopene, from these it gets its red color. It is widely used as cooking oil.
Palm oil is blessed with Vitamin E which is very beneficial for hair. It helps to grow the cells of the hair follicles. That makes the hair stronger. This oil also decreases gray hair and hair loss. Carotene also helps to grow hair and prevent the hair from becoming weak and brittle. This oil also can be found in shampoo, conditioners, soap, lotions, and many other beauty products. Palm oil has anti-aging property and it helps to remove oil from hair and skin. This oil also has antibacterial properties that clean skin and hair very gently. So that, skin and hair get a very healthy environment to grow and grow.
Palm oil suits for all hair types. Who are suffering from dry hair, hair loss or any scalp problem, then palm oil is very helpful for them. Palm oil is a very good moisturizer for hair. It makes hair soft and bouncy. It has a light and non-greasy texture. So, it is a very good hair care product for curly natural hair. It is not only a great moisturizer but also a great product to fight with dandruff and gives hair a shiny effect. It gives a great treatment to dry, dull and thinning hair.
Benefits
• Palm oil contains beta-carotene, which is a basis of Vitamin A. Scalp easily absorbs this. It keeps the hair moist and balanced.
• Palm oil contains tocopherols and tocotrienols, this help to keep hair soft, strong and healthy.
• The fatty acid of this oil removes the dullness and dryness of hair and makes the hair shiny.
• UV radiation often damages natural hair color. Palm oil can help to maintain the natural color of hair.
• If you add palm oil to your diet it will help to grow hair faster. You can use it to fry or as a base of sauce.
Using Methods
Take 3 tablespoons of palm oil and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Pour it into a bowl and slightly heat it up. Section your hair and apply the mixer into hair and scalp. Wrap your hair with a towel.
Wait for 1 hour and wash it out with shampoo.
If you want to use it as conditioner, then, mix palm oil with your conditioner. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and castor oil. After shampooing, apply the mix into your hair and wait for 30 minutes. Afterward, rinse and dry your hair.
If you have colored hair this method conditioning method will be very helpful for your hair.
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Source: Lifestyle.NG