Coconut Oil for Hair: Benefits, How to Apply It and Natural Recipes
Coconut Oil for Hair: Benefits, How to Apply It and Natural Recipes IMPORTANT: Coconut oil is generally safe to apply to hair and scalp, but it is not right for everyone or for every hair type. People with very fine hair or a scalp that gets oily quickly may find that the oil weighs the strands down and leaves a greasy feel that is hard to wash out. Before your first use, do a patch test on a small area of skin (behind the ear or on the wrist) and wait 24 hours — coconut allergies, though rare, do exist. If you have seborrheic dermatitis, fungal dandruff (caused by the yeast Malassezia) or a diagnosed scalp condition, ask a dermatologist before using any oil, because in some cases fats can feed micro-organisms and make the problem worse. Coconut oil does not replace medical treatment for pathological hair loss, scalp infections or other conditions — in those situations, see a specialist. ...