Can I use red palm oil on my hair?
Red palm oil is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree
and is derived from the same portion of the palm tree as ordinary palm oil, but
it is less processed and retains its red color. Red palm oil has been used for
over 5,000 years, according to Livestrong, and provides several health
advantages for our bodies and hair. It's a vegetable oil made from the fruit of
the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis). Its red color comes from carotenes such as
alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lycopene, which are the same minerals that
give tomatoes and carrots their vibrant hues.
Red palm oil is also high in vitamin E, which promotes hair
by encouraging hair follicle cell proliferation, resulting in stronger hair.
Vitamin E also helps to prevent hair loss and graying. Red palm oil contains
carotenes, which are responsible for cell growth and division, as well as
preventing hair from becoming weak and brittle. According to Wikipedia, the
saturated fats and lipids in this oil make it an excellent moisturizer for our
skin and hair.
Palm
oil for natural hair Treatment
Because of its anti-aging effects and capacity to eliminate
oil (yes, oil can dissolve oil) and debris from skin and hair, palm oil can be
found in shampoos, conditioners, soap, lotions, and other beauty products. It
also contains a refatting ingredient, according to Livestrong, which will help
restore our hair and skin's natural oils, which are known to be stripped away
by ordinary soaps and shampoos.
Antibacterial characteristics in this miracle oil helps to
eradicate parasites, clean the skin and scalp, and produce a better environment
for hair growth. Is palm oil better than our miracle oil, coconut oil? Although
they are both tropical oils derived from palm trees, their lipid and
nutritional profiles differ, with palm oil having 45 percent saturated fat and
a high amount of monounsaturated fat. Coconut oil contains almost 90% saturated
fat. What exactly does that imply? Palm oil is the better choice for intake
because the American Heart Association suggests limiting saturated fat
(particularly tropical oils).
No other plant-based oil offers more vitamins A and E than
red palm oil when it comes to our hair. Is it enough to convince curlies and
coilies to abandon their beloved coconut oil in favor of red palm oil? No, I
don't believe so, and for various reasons. Coconut oil isn't getting the same
bad press that red palm oil is getting as it nears the end of its harvesting
season. Green Palm Sustainability recommends purchasing certified sustainable palm
oil (CSPO) while purchasing red palm oil because huge corporations are
destroying forests to collect palm oil.
Red
palm oil hair benefits
Palm oil's richness makes it ideal for all hair types,
particularly those with dryness, hair loss, or scalp issues. It's always ideal
to get your nutrition through food, but the beneficial vitamins in red palm oil
are compelling reasons to use it in a product or a DIY hair recipe like Fred
Fro's DIY Deep Conditioner.
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