Tag: Coconut Oil

Hair care is an essential part of our beauty routines. But, we don't need expensive products to keep hair healthy. Coconut oil has a low molecular weight and consists of fatty acids. This helps it penetrate the hair shaft easily to moisturize it. Lauric acid in coconut oil is antimicrobial and fights bacterial and fungal infections like dandruff, piedra, and ringworm. Coconut oil also wards off lice, prevents breakage, and protects hair from sun damage.

Thick eyebrows enhance your beauty. You can apply plain coconut oil or a paste of coconut oil and ground fenugreek seed to your eyebrows for effective results. Make your own eyebrow growth serum using coconut oil, castor oil, almond oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E. You can also mix lemon and coconut oil for thick, dark eyebrows.

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Numerous brands of toothpastes are commercially available. These toothpastes claim to prevent cavities, reduce bad odor, and even whiten the teeth. But, these commercial toothpastes are full of many chemicals and substances that may harm the teeth and even cause permanent damage. Some chemicals can even lead to cancer. Homemade DIY toothpastes that use natural ingredients are easy to make and are equally effective, minus the adverse effects.

If your hair is dull, dry, frizzy, and unmanageable, then deep conditioning is the only solution. But the various spa and salon treatments and...

Gum disease is the inflammation and infection of gums, or gingivitis. If left untreated, it turns into periodontitis. Dentists typically prescribe an antimicrobial mouthwash called chlorhexidine, but it can stain the teeth and cause irritation. Treat it naturally with coconut oil pulling instead. A mouthwash with tea tree oil or lemongrass oil is also just as effective. Mix with water and swish like normal mouthwash, but don’t swallow.

Compared to coconut oil, avocado oil has significantly less saturated fat. This makes it a better choice for people concerned about heart disease. Avocado oil also has oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory omega-9 that improves immunity and joint pain. The high content of lutein and zeaxanthin protects and improves eye health. It can even be used on the skin to speed up wound healing, prevent sun damage, and relieve psoriasis. Avocado oil might very well be better than coconut oil.

Preparing for a romantic weekend getaway with your better half or planning to go on a lovely dinner date? The way you smell can make all the difference between you being irresistible and downright repulsive. Fortunately, maintaining a healthy diet and including a few natural foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, and fenugreek in your meals can go a long way in helping you smell great and improving your overall appearance.

Most commercially available products for skin and hair care contain harmful chemicals that may also cause an adverse effect. Health conscious people have stopped using such products and have moved over to natural alternatives such as coconut oil, which has numerous health benefits. Coconut oil can be used in a variety of ways to treat skin and hair conditions and is very effective in restoring the natural beauty.

Studies have found shocking levels of chemicals in baby products. Instead of going to the store, play it safe and use natural ingredients. Both petroleum jelly and coconut oil can be used for diaper rashes. Instead of baby oil, reach for organic olive oil. Any kind of natural liquid oil works just as well. Unscented castile soap also works great as a baby shampoo. Shea butter offers natural SPF protection.

Healthy eating sounds tricky and tough to follow, but it isn’t so. You can eat right by just using the regular ingredients in your kitchen in the right manner. Most of these foods have multiple health benefits. Apple cider vinegar is good for digestion, so is yogurt and buttermilk. Coconut oil reduces hunger, while honey is a good home remedy for cough. Last but not the least, lemons will help with weight loss by stimulating digestive enzymes.

Stretch marks are very common appearances after a pregnancy, weight gain or loss. Rather than using cosmetic treatments for these marks, it's best to adopt homemade coffee scrubs to fade them. Coffee has caffeine and several antioxidants that can brighten skin and boost its elasticity. When mixed with coconut oil, sugar, aloe gel or even shea butter, an exfoliating scrub can be made that will help in getting rid of stretch marks.

Ketosis is the process of converting fats to compounds called ketones. These ketones are what the body can burn to use as energy. To promote ketosis, cut down on carb intake and increase your intake of protein and healthy fats instead. Engage in weight training and high-intensity interval training. Eat smaller meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism running high.

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Lemons have a wide range of health benefits other than promoting hair growth and making your hair healthier. When used with henna, eggs, coconut oil, olive oil, eggs, yogurt, aloe vera, or curry leaves, lemons can help you get rid of problems like dandruff, dry scalp, hair thinning, and hair fall. Although lemons are good for your hair, lemon juice should not be left more than 10 minutes on your hair as it acidic and a bleaching agent.