Why Babassu Oil is The Secret to Healthy and Shiny Strands
Move on, coconut; there's a new oil in town!
It’s no secret that many hair care wonder products come from nature. If you are like us and love rosemary tea, get ready for the new trending ingredient: babassu oil. This oil has been gaining popularity for its incredible benefits for both the skin and hair. Derived from the babassu palm tree, native to the tropical regions of South America, babassu oil is becoming a staple in the beauty industry. If you’ve never heard of it before, we’ve gathered all you need to know about this up-and-coming natural powerhouse.
What is Babassu Oil?
Babassu oil is a tropical oil originating from the South American rainforest. There grows the babassu palm tree, which has been used for centuries for medicine, skincare, and hair care. For example, babassu leaves and roots are used for wound healing, whereas its fruits can help with ailments like conjunctivitis. Babassu oil is made with tree seeds and is used in many beauty products. Packed with healthy fats and antioxidants, it’s a great ally for skin and hair health.
Benefits of Babassu Oil for Hair
Babassu oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including lauric and myristic acids. When applied to your scalp, it helps moisturize your hair and heal dry and brittle strands. It also includes plenty of Vitamin E and other oxidants, which help cleanse your hair from everyday toxins and stressors.
- Brings moisture to the scalp: the healthy fats naturally present in babassu oil provide intense hydration and nourishment. They help revitalize dry and damaged hair, leaving it soft, lustrous, and manageable. It’s also very lightweight, making it applicable to all scalps.
- Helps reduce inflammation: Babassu oil’s antimicrobial properties can help heal wounds and hydrate skin. A study has shown that babassu oil has anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically.
- Cleanses the scalp: The high Vitamin E and fatty acids content also helps cleanse your scalps from toxins and stressors, resulting in shinier and healthy strands.
How to Use Babassu Oil
This ingredient works best on dry, damaged and brittle hair. You can use it in many ways to harness its benefits:
- In combination with your shampoo: Give your shampoo a boost with a few drops of babassu oil. Simply mix them in your hand before applying them to the scalp, and then massage the formula thoroughly. For best results, start with a moisturizing natural shampoo like Sheamoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Shampoo.
- Leave-in treatment: Babassu oil, like coconut oil, melts at body temperature, making it easy to absorb by your hair. Thanks to its lightweight nature, you can apply it on clean, dry hair and leave it on for an hour.
- Use babassu oil products: Next time you shop for your haircare favorites, go out of your way and look for products containing babassu oil to include in your hair care routine.
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