Well, it’s known as edible vegetable oil. It is derived from the mesocarp of the palm fruit. It is the second most common vegetable oil produced worldwide. The uses of this 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 tocotrienols, 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. This oil has an 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.
This oil suits all hair types. Who are suffering from dry hair, hair loss or any scalp problem, then palm oil is very helpful for them. Moreover, it is a very good moisturizer for the 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
• It contains beta-carotene, which is a basis of Vitamin A. Scalp easily absorbs this. It keeps the hair moist and balanced.
• It 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. This oil can help to maintain the natural color of hair.
• If you add this oil to your diet it will help to grow hair faster. You can use it to fry or as a base of the sauce.
Using Methods
Take 3 tablespoons of this 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 a conditioner, then, mix 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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