Coconut oil is very popular and frequently preferred as hair oil worldwide as it is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals which are good for the human body. Certain components in coconut oil keep the hair strong, nourished and protected and we’re here to share with you why it is good for your baby’s delicate hair.

HAIR CONDITIONER & DE-TANGLER

Coconut oil is free of the scary chemicals that lurk in commercial hair products, and is an excellent conditioner, for all types of hair. According to a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, coconut oil out performs sunflower oil and mineral oil, and is the only oil that reduces protein loss. Avoid all beauty products that contain mineral oil, especially for children. It is the protein loss in hair that leads to dryness and breakage. The lauric acid has a low molecular weight, and is able to actually penetrate the hair shaft, nourishing the hair with vitamins, minerals and the medium-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil helps to prevent damage from combing and brushing, and it is safe to use on children.

HELPS WITH HAIR GROWTH

It’s an Asian tradition to shave the baby’s hair while they’re young so that the hair will grow out to be thicker and fuller. Well, just shaving the hair won’t do anything actually. Shave or no shave, coconut oil is a safe, effective, and reasonably priced solution for anyone who wants their hair to grow longer and thicker. The essential nutrients including the lauric acid, penetrates the hair shaft improving the overall health of the hair.

GETS RID OF DANDRUFF

People have used coconut oil for skin for hundreds of years to fight dandruff. This unsightly, and often itchy, condition can be caused by dry skin conditions, sensitivity to the harsh chemicals in hair care products, and commonly yeast-like fungal infections. Coconut oil’s medium-chain fatty acids including lauric acid and capric acid, have strong anti-viral, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that target the fungus and help to kill it as well as viruses and bacteria that may be lurking on your scalp. The goal is to make the scalp healthier, free from fungus, and moisturised, to put an end to dandruff. Treating with coconut oil will not make dandruff go away overnight, but many can see results in just a week or so.

LICE PREVENTION

One of the best uses of coconut oil for hair is in the treatment and prevention of lice! According to a study published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, combination of coconut oil and anise spray is more effective, than the commonly used prescription lice treatment permethrin. In fact, in the controlled study, the coconut oil based spray was 82% successful and the permethrin was only 42% successful, and 33 of the 50 participants reported scalp irritation when following the conventional treatment. Because coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft, and the scalp, it helps to repel lice and can keep their eggs from attaching to the hair.

Coconut Oil is a core ingredient in all of Twinkle Hair Oils and Hair Mists!

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