17 May 2022 | 4 min Read
Sayani Basu
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New parents often wonder whether they should apply oil on their baby’s scalp to improve the growth of the baby’s hair.
Yes, an oil massage is much needed for the health of the scalp as massaging the scalp, increases blood circulation to the hair pores. It also moisturises the scalp and prevents dandruff. Hence, oiling your baby’s scalp is a requisite for a child’s development.
But the question is what are the oils that are best for strengthening your baby’s hair growth?
Here’s a list of hair oils that will strengthen your little one’s hair and help in getting soft, thick, and healthy hair.
A good source of vitamin E and K, potassium, omega-3 fatty acid and magnesium, almond oil has a plethora of benefits. Some of its benefits are:
Olive oil is a powerhouse of vitamin A and E, fatty acids, and antioxidants. These ingredients keep the moisture locked and prevent dryness of the little one’s scalp.
From improving the health of the hair to protecting it from potential infections, it has a range of benefits:
This works in trapping the moisture within and allows the hair to be more healthy. As a result, the formation of new hair also stimulates.
Olive oil helps in retaining the skin’s moisture and prevents such conditions.
Coconut oil provides deep nourishment to your baby’s hair. There are parents who swear by coconut oil as a natural treatment for cradle caps too.
Rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), coconut oil has several benefits:
You can also opt for a cold-pressed coconut oil which is even better than regular coconut oil. Cold pressed coconut oil is extracted from the fresh milk of raw coconut without any chemicals.
The “Cold-Pressed” badge denotes that no heat was used in the process and it retains all the vital nutrients of the coconut, making it the purest and the highest quality of coconut oil you can get.
Rich in vitamins, nutrients and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil can do wonders if massaged on your baby’s scalp. Some of its benefits are:
It is important to massage your baby’s scalp with slightly warm baby hair oil as it increases the effect of oiling as the scalp retains moisture for a long time.
It’s advisable to choose the oils that are made with natural ingredients and are free from paraben, BHT, mineral oil, synthetic colour and synthetic fragrances.
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