Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Sep 04, 2023

Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Hair And Skin

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. 

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