We live in an era where everythings becomes a trend, including food. And coconut has been a trend for a great while! No wonder: they are nutritious and delicious. But they are not only in recipes anymore. Several cosmetics include this fruit as an important ingredient of their formula. Shampoos, hair masks, body lotions… the list goes on and on.
Besides their amazing smell, coconuts are super rich in many vitamins! So, if you are looking for an ingredient to intensify your hair care routine, this fruit might be everything you need! Check this article and learn more about its benefits for hair.
Flesh
The flesh is extremely rich in fibers, minerals and good fat. Contains selenium, copper, manganese, iron, potassium, zinc and phosphorus.
[1]https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-health-benefits-of-coconut-water/
Water
Its water is known for its hydratation capabilities. It also contains potassium and magnesium and has antimicrobial properties. Its consumption is attributed to healthier hair and skin.
[2]https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-health-benefits-of-coconut-water/
Coconut milk
It is made from the fruit’s flesh. Contains small amounts of minerals such as calcium and iron.
[3]https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-coconut-milk-coconut-cream#1
Coconut oil
When it comes to cosmetics, this might be the most famous ingredient. All this success is justified: this oil has diverse benefits. Nourishing, antifungal and antimicrobial properties are good examples. Plus, a rich nutritional value.
Beyond these advantages, this oil is also rich in lauric acid, that is a fatty acid. Although the word “fat” might sound like something negative, it is not. It is a good kind of fat, with an incredible moisturizing properties, which explains why the oil is so effective.
[4]https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7
Coconut in hair care cosmetics
You have seen how nutritional coconuts and their components are. Now, imagine how amazing combining this your shampoo formula can be. Check some benefits of investing in coconut hair products:
Restoring shine and softness
The fruit’s components are really moisturizing, especially fatty acids. As a result, it helps end dryness and makes hair smooth and glowy.
Hair detangling
The super moisturizing effect also reduces frizz and improves hair manageability. That makes the strands much easier to detangle!
Anti dandruff properties
Since the fruit has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it is believed that its extract is a powerful ingredient to shake the dandruff of the scalp.
Stronger hair
The vitamins and minerals make the hair follicles healthier. Consequently, hair gets stronger, hair loss tends to decrease and hair tends to grow faster and be more resistant to dryness and damage.
[5]https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-product/health-benefits-coconut-shampoo-and-conditioner
After getting to know how coconuts are wonderful, it is impossible not to want new hair products with this ingredient!
On Metro Brazil´s website we have plenty of options of hair care products, including a coconut hair care mask. Go check!
Did you like this article? Share with your friends and follow us on social media!
References