Coconut Oil for Healthy hair & skin.

Coconut oil is used for lots of reasons from aiding weight loss to fighting off bacteria and viruses, coconut oil can be a huge help in the quest for a healthy body and life.
It is also a well-kept beauty secret, great for your skin and hair.
Most lotions and moisturisers contain water. This makes your skin feel moisturised when you first put it on, but it quickly evaporates, leaving skin dry again. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is all moisturiser – oil / lipid - which helps your skin stay soft and moisturised much longer.
In addition to moisturising the skin, coconut oil also has anti-ageing properties and natural SPF protection. It may also help alleviate acne when used as a face wash.
Here are a few ways you can incorporate coconut oil into your skin-care routine:

• Use it to moisturise after a hot shower.
• Use it to remove makeup.
• Use it as shaving gel to moisturise your skin and reduce razor burn.

Coconut oil for strong, healthy hair

Coconut oil is also growing in popularity when it comes to hair care. Not only does it moisturise your scalp and help reduce or eliminate dandruff, but it also has been reported to tame frizzy hair  moisturise and thicken hair as it heals a dry scalp.

Here are a few ways you can incorporate coconut oil into your hair-care routine:

1. Use it during a scalp massage – warm oil (30 seconds in the microwave) apply to dry hair and scalp – leave for 30 minutes –wrap in a hot towel – apply shampoo before wetting – then wash and style   as normal. Do as often as you feel the need.
2. Use it as a leave-in conditioner for thick, soft hair.
3. Rub a small amount on your palms and apply to frizzy hair for a sleek, tamed look.

Some final tips for using coconut oil for your skin and hair

When using coconut oil on your hair or skin, remember that a little bit goes a long way. A quarter-sized amount is usually enough to moisturize your whole body.

I recommend buying extra-virgin coconut oil, preferably organic, and avoiding oils that have been bleached, hydrogenated, deodorised, or otherwise artificially tampered with. Also always buy it in a glass jar. An option available at your health store is Pukka Herb organic coconut oil.