Coconut milk is healthy and very practical, knowing this many people wonder if it can be used for hair as this ingredient is widely used in Brazilian culinary recipes. Next, find out if coconut milk is good for your hair.
If you've made it this far, you must be looking for easy ways to care for your hair, knowing that the beautvip hair is perfect for you, as it fights hair loss and strengthens your hair, in addition to recovering the vitamins and minerals your hair needs, it also works as a hair schedule.
Talking about coconut milk, it has been taking up a lot of space also as a substitute for cow's milk, this trend has been driven mainly by vegans (people who do not consume anything from animals), also by people seeking health and those who are allergic.
Before talking about whether coconut milk is good for the hair, we need to know more about it, how it's made and related matters, I'll talk a little bit about it below.
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How is coconut milk made
In order to talk about whether coconut milk is good for the hair, we need to talk a little more about it. Coconut milk is made from a combination of water and ripe coconut, just that. According to historians, the first record made of its use was in Africa, it was brought in the 16th and 17th century by the Portuguese and being disseminated by the Africans.
It is rich in vitamins C, B1, B3, B5 and B6 which are super important for our health, and also super rich in good fat, because coconut milk is super easy to be digested in our body and is transformed into energy . It is also rich in essential minerals (eg zinc and selenium).
I will list below some of the benefits that coconut milk can be bringing to your health:
- Prevents anemia;
- Nourishes hair;
- Fight infections in your body;
- Provides energy;
- Controls your cholesterol index;
- Prevents inflammatory processes;
- Nourishes your hair and your skin;
Through this list, we can see that coconut milk is good for the hair, as it nourishes the hair. You may be applying coconut milk directly to your hair, as coconut milk is good for your hair. You may also be making homemade coconut milk.
Knowing that coconut milk is good for your hair, I have separated two recipes tips that you can be making to make your hair even more hydrated.
Recipe 1
This recipe is made with just three ingredients. One dessert spoon of cocoa powder, three tablespoons of one hydration mask that you already know or like and three tablespoons of our dearest coconut milk.
After mixing the ingredients and the hair is already washed and damp, apply the mixture made to the hair. Then let the mixture act for at least thirty minutes and as soon as the time runs out, go and rinse. Apply conditioner, rinse again and then finish in your own way.
This recipe promises to make your hair shinier, stronger and softer, if you're looking for one of the three or even all three effects, this recipe may be the right one.
Recipe 2
For this recipe you will need 150ml of water, half a tablespoon of cornstarch, two tablespoons of a moisturizing mask you like and now a tablespoon of coconut milk. To make this mixture, you need to follow a step, different from the previous recipe.
First mix the coconut milk with water in a saucepan, then add the cornstarch. After you've stirred well until it's completely dissolved, place the pan on low heat and continue to stir well so your mixture doesn't lump.
When your mixture looks like mush, take the hydration mask you chose and mix it in another container, remembering not to let it cool. Once you've washed your hair and it's damp and the mixture is cool, then you'll apply it to your hair.
In the application, make strand by strand, so that it gives more results. Let the mixture act for at least thirty to forty minutes, then after the time has passed, rinse your hair, then apply the conditioner of your choice and finish it your way. This mixture also promises shine, softness and strength in your hair.
In conclusion, coconut milk is good for your hair and you can invest in homemade recipes like the ones I mentioned and have your hair hydrated by it, because coconut milk has lauric acid that helps in cleaning your scalp without damaging it.