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You should know that many hair care products contain either coconut oil or its precursor, coconut milk. Some manufacturers have a twist by using a sort of fancy term, coco cream. We'll get to this a little later.
Coconut oil is a saturated fat mainly composed of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) or medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), all 64% of it. No other oil or fat has more MCFAs. In fact, most don't even come close.
MCFAs are nutrients aggressively against bacteria, fungi and other harmful organisms. Their rather small molecular structure enables them to easily enter the hair shaft, effectively reducing hair protein loss.
Did you know that sunflower and mineral oils have no favorable impact on hair protein loss? The fact that these oils are two of the most widely used components in hair care formulations makes me leave my mouth wide open in confusion.
Sebaceous glands connected to the hair follicles produce sebum. Without sebum, your scalp and each individual hair on your head will dry, break, then fall off. And guess what? Sebum contains MCFAs too, just like your humble coconut oil.
Before I forget, beware of hair care products that boast of coconut oil or milk as THE main ingredient. I've tried several shampoos and conditioners that highlight coconut milk or oil as their super component. None of them worked for me.
I believe it's because although coconut oil is present, harmful chemicals are as well. So what's the use, right? No wonder back then, dandruff lived in mansions and high-rise condominiums on my scalp real estate.
To be as effective as possible, just use virgin coconut oil (VCO). Simply open the container, put some on your palms (I use at least a full teaspoon), then massage and brush it into your scalp and hair respectively.
Remember, to each his own. A teaspoon of VCO after every bath works for me. Try to experiment with how much works for your specific case.
Coconut oil hair benefits result to a gorgeous crowning glory. Your hair will become shiny, easy to comb, have full body and color, not to mention the antimicrobial protection of coconut oil's potent MCFAs.
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