Cocos nucifera
Coconut oil has been used to enhance hair growth since time immemorial. The major component responsible for this is lauric acid – which is a triglyceride (a short-chain fatty acid). Lauric acid has low molecular weight, which makes it easily absorbable by the hair shaft and thus works as a natural conditioner.
Coconut oil penetrates hair follicles and protects hair from physical damage while combing.
Other benefits of Coconut oil as hair tonic are:
- Stimulates hair growth getting deep into its follicles.
- Promotes the scalp health and fights dandruff.
- Moisturizes dry hair.
- Adds luster, shine and softness to the hair.
- Prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing to hair length.
- Slows down hair fall.