Whether you want luscious hair or beautiful skin, there are several benefits of using coconut oil for hair and skin. Here are 6 of these benefits you must know about.
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Moisturises Your Skin
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Coconut oil is a natural moisturiser. It contains fatty acids that penetrate into your skin and hair, providing hydration for a very long time.
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Conditions Your Hair
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Coconut oil is a natural conditioner that penetrates the strands and may even help you avoid protein loss, which is important to condition your hair.
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Controls Frizz
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Having trouble taming the frizz? Rubbing a small amount of coconut oil in your hair can nourish your hair, which can help tame the frizz.
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Minimises Dandruff
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Dry scalp is one of the most common causes of dandruff. Massaging warm coconut oil and leaving it for 30 minutes might help get rid of dandruff.
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Cleans Your Skin
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Coconut oil acts as a cleanser as it contains anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and moisturising properties. Gently massaging on your skin can help.
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Adds Shine
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Do you want a little shine to your hair? Smoothen your strands by rubbing a tiny amount of coconut oil on the ends of your hair. But don't apply too much as it will turn the hair greasy.