Home remedy — kitchen traditionHome remedySafety level: Gentle household or food-level use
Coconut Oil Scalp Treatment
Warm coconut oil massaged into the scalp and left before washing.
Also known as: Coconut oil champi, Nariyal tel massage
Overview
Coconut oil is warmed slightly, massaged into the scalp and along the lengths of the hair, left for an hour or overnight, and then shampooed out. A weekly habit in most Indian households.
What it is traditionally used for
Weekly conditioning for dry hair and a dry scalp.
Ingredients used
- Coconut Oil(Narikela Taila)Primary
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
- children over 2
- seniors
Minimum age: 24 months.
Safety essentials
Avoid on an inflamed or infected scalp. Sudden or patchy hair loss should be assessed by a doctor rather than treated at home.
Who should avoid it
- People with an oily-scalp condition made worse by oil
- Anyone with a coconut allergy
- People with active scalp infection
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Generally customary in pregnancy.
Children: Suitable for children over 2 with a light application; keep out of eyes.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Increasing itching or flaking
- Sore, weeping patches
- Patchy hair loss
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