Alex
Does it really matter which you use? I just went to the supermarket today and I couldn't find the oil.
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No, coconut milk and coconut oil are two different products.
Coconut oil is extracted from the coconut "meat". It is an oil which, when cold, appears solid, but when warmed, either on the stove, or else in a warm place, such as an un-airconditioned apartment in the summertime. It can be used in certain dishes as an oil, or in the preparation of natural cosmetics. Some people use straight coconut oil to moisturize their body and facial skin. Coconut oil is usually found in natural food stores.
The term "coconut milk" is often applied to a mixture of the liquid, or juice, from inside the coconut, blended with the "meat" of the coconut. It is whitish in color and has a similar texture to "milk". It can be used as a liquid/flavoring in cooking, drunk on its own as a beverage, or added to other beverages. Commercially, coconut milk is usually found in cans in Asian or Latin American markets, as well as specialty stores, and, sometimes, in the specialty aisles of larger supermarkets. Some Asian stores sell a powder which can be added to water to make coconut milk. Coconut milk can also be made by blending water with dried unsweetened coconut.
No, coconut milk and coconut oil are two different products.
Coconut oil is extracted from the coconut "meat". It is an oil which, when cold, appears solid, but when warmed, either on the stove, or else in a warm place, such as an un-airconditioned apartment in the summertime. It can be used in certain dishes as an oil, or in the preparation of natural cosmetics. Some people use straight coconut oil to moisturize their body and facial skin. Coconut oil is usually found in natural food stores.
The term "coconut milk" is often applied to a mixture of the liquid, or juice, from inside the coconut, blended with the "meat" of the coconut. It is whitish in color and has a similar texture to "milk". It can be used as a liquid/flavoring in cooking, drunk on its own as a beverage, or added to other beverages. Commercially, coconut milk is usually found in cans in Asian or Latin American markets, as well as specialty stores, and, sometimes, in the specialty aisles of larger supermarkets. Some Asian stores sell a powder which can be added to water to make coconut milk. Coconut milk can also be made by blending water with dried unsweetened coconut.
is fresh coconut juice good for damage hair?
Anita
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Coconut OIL. You can get a mayonnaise sized jar of it at Walmart in the cooking section for about $6 US.
I mix 1 part overnight leave-in conditioner with 1 part coconut oil (it's solid in the jar, melt the oil in the microwave for 20 seconds, then mix with leave-in (I use Enjoy brand pH balanced leave-ins...can't burn your hair....never leave in any conditioner that's made to rinse out). Work the mixture through your hair, roots to ends....brush through. Hair should look/feel like towel-dried damp hair. If long, braid loosely and sleep in it (protect pillow with towel).
Shampoo out in AM...rinse thoroughly. Super rinse. You will either not need any conditioner, or only a little leave in on the ends when dry. Do this as often as you like...I do 3 X weekly.
Coconut OIL. You can get a mayonnaise sized jar of it at Walmart in the cooking section for about $6 US.
I mix 1 part overnight leave-in conditioner with 1 part coconut oil (it's solid in the jar, melt the oil in the microwave for 20 seconds, then mix with leave-in (I use Enjoy brand pH balanced leave-ins...can't burn your hair....never leave in any conditioner that's made to rinse out). Work the mixture through your hair, roots to ends....brush through. Hair should look/feel like towel-dried damp hair. If long, braid loosely and sleep in it (protect pillow with towel).
Shampoo out in AM...rinse thoroughly. Super rinse. You will either not need any conditioner, or only a little leave in on the ends when dry. Do this as often as you like...I do 3 X weekly.
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