The Spring Green #24: Coconut Oil Hair Treatment from Tropical Traditions Review and Giveaway (Ends 5/8) CLOSED
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Posted by Dina
I was surprised to find out that coconut oil has been used for hair treatment in coconut producing countries such as India and the Philippines for thousands of years. This Tropical Traditions hair treatment contains only virgin coconut oil that is USDA certified organic. It is made especially for hair application. This coconut oil has a slightly higher amount of protein compared to their other coconut oils due to the presence of coconut solids. It also has a long shelf life due to its high antioxidant properties.
The hair treatment has approximately the same consistency as the coconut oil I use for cooking. It comes in a 16 oz glass jar. At room temperature, it is solid yet soft. I scooped a little with my fingers and rubbed it between my palms to warm up, then massaged it on my scalp. I love the natural scent of coconut oil, and enjoyed how it felt on my skin. If you suffer from dry scalp like I do, it is recommended that you rub the treatment into hair and scalp at least 30 minutes before showering, or before bed at night. Of course, if you decide to sleep with it, you should wear a shower cap or towel to protect bedding.
I left the treatment on for about 4 hours, and felt relief from the dryness and itching almost immediately. My hair looked healthier and more lustrous. I have not tried this but you can also use it as hair conditioner. In this case, it is suggested to rub the treatment into the ends of your hair after washing, while the hair is still wet. The hair treatment is suitable for all hair types.
A 16 oz jar retails for $25, and a little goes a long way - so I am sure it will last a while. My plan is to use it a couple of times a week to nourish my hair and my skin with the luxurious pampering properties of coconut oil.
Deal Alert
Right now, the Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment is on sale at $19.95 - 20% off its regular price! In addition, by midnight today, you get 10% off your entire Tropical Traditions order with coupon code 42610. If you decide to buy this product or anything else from Tropical Traditions, as a first-time customer you can get a FREE Virgin Coconut Oil book with purchase. Find out all about coconut oil and its uses! Just use code 5251001 in the Referred by a Friend section and the book will be added to your order at no charge.
The Giveaway
Tropical Traditions are generously giving away a jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment to a lucky reader of this blog!
To enter, please take a look at the Tropical Traditions product line and tell me what interests you the most.
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- follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway – you can do this once a day, feel free to copy and paste: "Win Tropical Traditions #Organic Coconut Oil Hair Treatment #Giveaway ends 5/8 @troptraditions @aitmama #win #eco http://tinyurl.com/26rwn24"
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Disclaimer / Disclosure: I won this product at another blog and chose to review it. This post reflects my personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information and images courtesy of Tropical Traditions. The winner will receive their prize directly from the company. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.
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