Coconut Oil
Oils: Like butter, oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, or cooking oils, hold heat in. Applying oils on burns can aggravate condition instead of healing it.
Oils: Like butter, oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, or cooking oils, hold heat in. Applying oils on burns can aggravate condition instead of healing it.
Can be used as conditioner: Protein loss in hair is what leads to dryness and breakage. And, coconut oil can potentially reduce this protein loss and act as a good conditioner.
Clove oil revitalizes the hair follicles by increasing blood circulation to the scalp. ©Shutterstock
Removes dandruff: Containing lauric acid and capric acid, coconut oil has strong antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal properties that target the fungus and help to kill it, thus removing dandruff.
Can help in styling: Coconut oil can be used to tame the frizz by penetrating into the curls. It can also be applied throughout the day for touch-ups.
Provides protection against UV ray: According to a study published in the journal Pharmacognosy Research, coconut oil has an SPF value of 8, that makes it one of the most effective nonvolatile oils that can protect against UV rays.