Palm kernel oil is derived from the seed of the palm fruit but palm kernel oil is quite different from palm oil, while palm oil is extracted from the pulp of the palm fruit, palm kernel oil is extracted from kernel inside the palm fruit.
Palm kernel has been used in most parts of Ghana and West African countries for centuries, for cooking and treatment and for beauty products. The famous African black soap was mostly made from palm kernel oil.
Palm kernel oil is so rich in Anti-oxidants; and in vitamins A, E, and K making it a true germ oil for our skin and hair.
5 benefits of Palm kernel oil
1. Palm Kernel Oil being rich in anti-oxidant, reduces hair fallout.
2. Palm Kernel Oil can promotes / boosts healthy natural hair growth. Making it an idea hair growth oil for black, kinky, coily, curly, type 4 natural hair.
3. Palm kernel Oil is able to penetrate the hair shaft, repairing and locking moisture deep within your hair.
4. Palm Kernel Oil makes your natural hair thicker and stronger. If you are suffering from thinning natural hair, Palm kernel oil is very effective treatment oil option to try. It strengthens the hair from roots to tips and reduces excessive shedding.
5. Palm kernel oil helps to fight dandruff, itchy and dry scalp. This oil can give quick relief to itchy scalp and gradually clear dandruff by conditioning the scalp and keeping it healthy and bacteria free.
3 ways to use Palm kernel oil for your hair.
1. For hot oil treatment
For fast result, use Palm Kernel oil for your hot oil treatment. You can apply 6 tablespoons or more (depending on your length) of warmed up palm kernel oil to your lightly damp hair with massaging motions (massage for extra 2-3 minutes if you have dandruff or itchy scalp). Always apply from root to tips ensuring that every strand is well coated with the oil. Cover with shower cap or plastic bag and leave it for at least an hour. The effect will be even more apparent if you apply low heat with hairdryer or scarf and leave overnight. After the time has passed, just wash it and dry as usual.
2. In a hair mask
You can combine Palm Kernel oil with other ingredients like
honey, fenugreek, avocado, banana, or a deep conditioner and apply to clean and detangled hair. Apply from root to tip focusing more on the body and ends of your hair. Cover with shower cap or plastic bag and apply low heat for 15 to 30 minutes and rinse out.
3. As a daily moisturizer
Palm kernel oil can also be used as your day to day hair oil to seal in moisture into your hair. It can be used alone or combined with other oils.
Palm Kernel oil is a beauty ingredient that has been used for generations. It moisturizes and strengthens natural hair plus it treats and prevents dandruff and dry scalp. It can used as a substitute for coconut or castor oil. Palm Kernel oil has been produced in Ghana for centuries. For bulk or retail purchase of pure organic palm kernel oil contact us via our emails adepanaturals@gmail.com.
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Reference
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Palm-kernel-oil-the-miracle-oil-of-our-ancestors-571106#
https://www.legit.ng/1151937-palm-kernel-oil-uses-skin-hair.html