How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair and Skin
Millions of people around the world are suffering from rapid hair loss and there are many who struggle to maintain a healthy skin, especially in winters. Most people find it extremely annoying to use separate products on different parts of the body. Coconut oil however, is equally beneficial for both hair and skin. It can not only add a shine to the hair, but also helps repairing damaged hair. The oil can also be extremely effective for dry and damaged skin, playing the role of a moisturiser, alongside preventing wrinkles.
Instructions
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1
Buy coconut oil
Coconut oil packaged by different companies is easily available in grocery shops or drug stores. If your budget does not allow you to purchase branded coconut oil, you can also prepare it at home. -
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Apply the oil on your scalp
Apply the oil directly on your scalp. If you live in an arid region, you should mist your hair with water before applying the oil. -
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Massage your head
Having applied the oil, you need to rub your scalp with the help of your fingertips. Make sure that the oil has been absorbed till the roots of the hair. You would be able to massage your hair in a more effective manner by making small circles on your head with your fingertips. Move from the front side to the back and then move forward again. You need to massage your head for at least five minutes.
After properly massaging your head, you need to leave it as it is for a minimum of 30 minutes before you take a shower or rinse your hair. -
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Apply a cover & sleep
According to some hair specialists, if you are suffering from serious hair loss, you should apply the coconut oil on your scalp, massage for 5 to 10 minutes and do not wash your head overnight, sleeping with a towel or a cap on your scalp. -
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Use coconut oil on skin
After taking a shower, you need to apply a thin layer of coconut oil all over your body. Instead of applying just one thick layer, you should go for multiple thin layers, which get absorbed much better. -
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Add to the bathtub
You may add about half a cup of coconut oil in your bathtub before you take a bath.
