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Other than that, it is a very effective emollient and occlusive that reduces skin moisture loss so it is quite common in smaller amounts in moisturizers. It is also more glossy than other oils, in fact, it creates the highest gloss of all natural oils when applied to the skin. dissolves in alcohol but not in mineral oil), and it allows all kinds of chemical modifications other oils do not, hence the lots of Castor oil-derived ingredients. First, it is thicker than other oils, then its solubility is different (e.g. Unlike other fatty acids, ricinoleic acid has an extra water-loving part (aka -OH group) on its fatty chain that gives Castor Oil several unique properties. So what is so special about it? The answer is its main fatty acid, called ricinoleic acid (85-95%). You would be reasonable to think that putting shoe polish on your face wouldn’t be the best idea, but it turns out castor oil has some unique properties that make it a stalwart in thick and gloss-giving formulas (think lipsticks and highlighters). It is an age-old ingredient (it’s over 4,000 years old!) with many uses including as a shoe polish, food additive and motor lubricant. If that warrants for the magic oil status it enjoys, we don't know.Ĭastor oil is sourced from the castor bean plant native to tropical areas in Eastern Africa and the Mediterranean Basin. Overall, coconut oil is definitely a goodie for the hair and dry skin. Labmuffin has an awesome blogpost explaining in more detail why coconut oil is good for your hair.Ī couple of other things worth mentioning: coconut oil might help with wound healing (promising animal study), it has some antifungal activity (against dermatophytes that cause the thing known as ringworm) and it also works as an insect repellent against black flies. If you have problems with damaged hair, split ends, coconut oil is worth trying as a pre- or/and post-wash treatment. Try it at your own risk.Īs for hair care, coconut oil has pretty solid research showing that it can penetrate into the hair very well (better than mineral oil and sunflower oil) and it can prevent hair protein loss as well as combing damage. While some claim that it worked wonders on their acne others say that it gave them serious blackheads and zits. people commenting in forums) shows that people have mixed experiences.
Though comedogenic ratings are not very reliable, anecdotal evidence (i.e. acnes but at the same time, both Lauric Acid and coconut oil have a very high comedogenic rating (4 out of 5). Its main fatty acid, Lauric Acid has some research showing that it is a promising ingredient against evil acne-causing bacteria, P. The question is if it is good or bad for acne-prone skin. So when it comes to dry skin, coconut oil is a goodie, no question there. A double-blind research confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective in treating xerosis (aka very dry skin) as mineral oil. Another study found that coconut oil is more effective than mineral oil in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (aka eczema) in children.
Please refer to actual rates and delivery times at checkout as these will vary depending on the weight of your parcel and the shipping destination.The saturated nature of coconut oil also means that it is a heavy-duty-oil ideal for dry skin types. Kings & Queens Beauty Supplies is located in the United Kingdom and all orders are shipped from our warehouse in Wolverhampton, UK.
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