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Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera)
Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people. Coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of "water" and when immature they are known as tender-nuts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for drinking. When mature, they still contain some water and can be used as seednuts or processed to give oil from the kernel, charcoal from the hard shell and coir from the fibrous husk. The endosperm is initially in its nuclear phase suspended within the coconut water. As development continues, cellular layers of endosperm deposit along the walls of the coconut, becoming the edible coconut "flesh". When dried, the coconut flesh is called copra. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying; coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics. The clear liquid coconut water within is a refreshing drink. The husks and leaves can be used as material to make a variety of products for furnishing and decorating. It also has cultural and religious significance in many societies that use it.
Personal uses:
Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). It has various applications in food, medicine, and industry. Because of its high saturated fat content it is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to two years without spoiling.
Coconut oil has numerous benefits for both hair and skin. It is nutritious for all hair types, helping hair to shine, softening hair, remedying damaged hair by helping to preserve the hair's natural proteins[1] and can even provide relief from dandruff.[2] For the skin, coconut oil is an excellent moisturiser for all skin types, and especially for dry and older skin. lauric acid in coconut oil has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.[3]
If you're not already using coconut oil in your beauty routine, it's worth trying it––it's inexpensive and you'll most likely love the results.
Hair
1. Apply the coconut oil directly onto your scalp. If you live in an arid climate, consider lightly misting your hair with water first.
2. Massage hair from hair roots to ends.
3. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing. For best results, leave on for as long as you can and apply at least three times a week.
4. For deeper penetration, apply directly onto your scalp, massaging from roots to ends before bedtime. Then leave on overnight (cover your head with a cap or towel, or lay a towel across your pillow). Shampoo and rinse well in the morning.
Hair Tips
Used as a moisturiser, a university study concluded that coconut oil is safe and effective.[4]
Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people. Coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of "water" and when immature they are known as tender-nuts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for drinking. When mature, they still contain some water and can be used as seednuts or processed to give oil from the kernel, charcoal from the hard shell and coir from the fibrous husk. The endosperm is initially in its nuclear phase suspended within the coconut water. As development continues, cellular layers of endosperm deposit along the walls of the coconut, becoming the edible coconut "flesh". When dried, the coconut flesh is called copra. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking and frying; coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics. The clear liquid coconut water within is a refreshing drink. The husks and leaves can be used as material to make a variety of products for furnishing and decorating. It also has cultural and religious significance in many societies that use it.
Personal uses:
Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). It has various applications in food, medicine, and industry. Because of its high saturated fat content it is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to two years without spoiling.
Coconut oil has numerous benefits for both hair and skin. It is nutritious for all hair types, helping hair to shine, softening hair, remedying damaged hair by helping to preserve the hair's natural proteins[1] and can even provide relief from dandruff.[2] For the skin, coconut oil is an excellent moisturiser for all skin types, and especially for dry and older skin. lauric acid in coconut oil has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.[3]
If you're not already using coconut oil in your beauty routine, it's worth trying it––it's inexpensive and you'll most likely love the results.
Hair
1. Apply the coconut oil directly onto your scalp. If you live in an arid climate, consider lightly misting your hair with water first.
2. Massage hair from hair roots to ends.
3. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing. For best results, leave on for as long as you can and apply at least three times a week.
4. For deeper penetration, apply directly onto your scalp, massaging from roots to ends before bedtime. Then leave on overnight (cover your head with a cap or towel, or lay a towel across your pillow). Shampoo and rinse well in the morning.
Hair Tips
- Coconut oil is around 90 percent effective at getting rid of head lice when rubbed into the scalp.
- A small amount of this oil goes a long way. If you have fine hair, be careful not to use too much; hair may become greasy and stringy.
- Do not leave the oil on the hair for more than a day without washing it. Depending on hair-type, if left on for too long, the oil may lose its pleasant smell, and make your hair become greasy.
- If you color your hair at home, coconut oil can be used to help reduce the damage from the chemicals by adding moisture. Apply a couple drops in your dye bottle mix it well before using.
- Any kind of coconut oils are good. However, extra virgin oil is best for soft silky hair because of its natural form, and no loss of properties.
- For a deeper conditioning treatment, leave oil on the hair whilst in a steamy bath. Alternatively, after application, put on a shower cap, and use a blow dryer on it for 15 minutes.
Used as a moisturiser, a university study concluded that coconut oil is safe and effective.[4]
- Apply a thin layer of oil over your body after bathing or showering. Several thin layers of oil are absorbed much better than one thick layer because too much oil in any one place saturates the tissues and limits absorption.
- Add to the bath. You may also drop some coconut oil in your bath water while taking a bath.
- Use as a massage oil. Coconut is a lovely oil for massaging, leaving a faint odour of coconut wafting about as you massage. It can be applied all over, although if you want an instant stress reliever, try massaging just your temples with a little of it.
Sources
- ↑ Rele, A.; Mohile, R. (2003). "Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage" (pdf). Journal of cosmetic science 54 (2): 175–192. PMID 12715094.
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12715094
- ↑ http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/coconut-oil3.htm
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15724344
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10762277
- http://www.CleanAndNaturalCosmetics.co.uk
