HAIR & SKIN: Coconut oil!
I received my shipment of...COCONUT OIL! 4 containers of Vatika oil (Indian enriched coconut oil) and 2 containers of Nutiva coconut oil. I purchased so many so that I wouldn't have to buy any for a while and for convenience..Seeing as Vatika and unrefined coconut oil are hard to come by where I reside. I use coconut oil for both my body, face, and hair. It works better than store bought lotions...plus is smells yummy ;)
"Coconut oil is moisturizing oil, used as a beauty aid. When used on the hair, the oil adds shine and softness to the hair shaft. The temporary moisture benefits of coconut oil enable it to cling to weaker points along the hair shaft, decreasing the occurrence of hair breakage. By aiding in lessening hair breakage, the hair stands a better chance of reaching longer lengths. Coconut oil also moisturizes the scalp, which helps dead, dry skin cells from clogging the hair follicle, which can prevent the hair from growing any further. However, the oil does need to be washed from the hair because just as it helped prevent dead skin cells from clogging the hair follicle inhibiting hair growth, the oil itself can clog the follicle over time, producing the same outcome."
"Coconut oil therefore is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. Therefore coconut oil forms the basic ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, etc., used for skin care."
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