4 Raw Ingredients We Can Use For Our Hair

4 Raw Ingredients We Can Use For Our Hair

Coconut

1. Coconut Oil 

According to the Journal of Cosmetic Science, coconut oil "treatments prevented combing damage of various hair types".

"The findings clearly indicate the strong impact that coconut oil application has to hair as compared to application of both sunflower and mineral oils. Among three oils, coconut oil was the only oil found to reduce the loss remarkably for both undamaged and damaged hair when used as a pre-wash and post-wash grooming product."

"Coconut oil, being a triglyceride of lauric acid (principal fatty acid), has a high affinity for hair proteins and, because of its low molecular weight and straight linear chain, is able to penetrate inside the hair shaft."

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Eggs

2. Eggs

According to livestrong.com, "Conditioning your hair with eggs enhances hair growth because eggs contain lots of protein. Hair is composed of 70 percent keratin protein, so egg protein helps rebuild damaged hair by filling in weakened spots along the hair strand, which temporarily strengthens the hair."

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Honey

3. Honey

According to the European Journal of Medical Research, the treatment of honey on severe dermatitis has significant results and "subjective improvement in hair loss." 

"Honey has antibacterial, anti fungal and antioxidants activities and has high nutrient value."

"It might be concluded that crude honey could markedly improve seborrheic dermatitis and associated hair loss and prevent relapse when applied weekly."

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Lemons

4. Lemons

Instead of applying lemon to your hair, add lemon to your water as a natural sweetener with its nutritional value that aids in hair health and hair growth. Lemons are high in vitamin C and often used for cleansing and detox.

Cheers to healthy hair days!