Red Palm Oil for Hair: Natural and Miraculous

Photo credit: wikimedia

Red palm oil for hair is among products that do magic to our hair. Our hair is the reflection of our lifestyle and well-being. It is easy to tell whether the person is stressed or tensed by his or her weak and brittle hair. Dust and pollution add up to the unhealthy look of the hair as well. So it is obvious that with modern hectic lifestyle our hair needs nutrition and proper care. Thankfully, mother nature has a lot to offer and red palm oil is the right choice.

Why and how does it work?

Red palm oil consists of many valuable nutrients that assist in keeping our hair healthy and strong, and such composition provides red palm oil with a number of features that affect our hair beneficially.

• Vitamin E

Red palm oil is rich in vitamin E and its form, tocotrienol, and vitamin E is well known for its amazing properties, stated and explained on WebMD. Firstly, it promotes cell growth and regeneration as well as increasing circulation. This stimulates cell growth of the skull skin and follicles which results in strong hair. In addition, due to its ability of cell regeneration, vitamin E eliminates various scars and marks on the skin of the skull, which is also important for normal hair growth. Secondly, vitamin E also decreases graying and hair loss.

• Carotenes

Rich red color of palm oil is delivered to it by the presence of carotenes, which are responsible for growth and division of cells. As well our body transforms carotenes into vitamin A, which is essential for a number of conditions, as Doctor Oz states. Also this vitamin prevents the hair from becoming weak and brittle.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Sunflower Oil for Hair

• Moisturizing

In order to be healthy, strong and elastic, the skin needs to be moisturized, and healthy skull skin will lead to healthy hair. Due to the amount of saturated fats and lipids present, red palm oil serves as perfect moisturizer for skin and hair.

• Antibacterial properties

Another important aspect for the proper hair growth is the absence of bacteria and parasites. The antibacterial features of red palm oil eliminate these parasites, cleaning the skin and creating healthy conditions for the hair growth.

SEE ALSO: Make Sure That You HAve No Palm Oil Allergy 

How to use red palm oil for your hair

The easiest way to use red palm oil on your hair is direct apply it on the hair and keep for at least half an hour, then wash off with shampoo. However, there is a recipe for deeper treatment and nutrition that will start the healing process and improve the state of hair.

Pre-shampoo treatment

• 1/4 cup of red palm oil
• 1/4 cup of coconut milk
• 2 tbsp of coconut oil
• Few drops of lavender oil (for the aroma and not mandatory to use)

Gradually mix all the ingredients together, starting with red palm oil. While adding coconut oil and milk, stir constantly so the mixture becomes uniform. Then heat it in the microwave for about 25-30 seconds (just to warm it up) and then apply on hair. After that, put on shower cap and leave the mixture for at least 1 hour (ideally for 4). Rinse it off with warm water and then wash your hair with your regular shampoo.