Pineapples are among the most consumed fruits due to the high amount of vitamins A, C, and minerals such as iron, zinc and manganese.
It also contains dietary fibre, phytonutrients and antioxidants among others which provides beauty and health benefits.
Pineapple juice and other pineapple extracts are beneficial when applied to the hair in the following ways;
1. Treats scalp infections and inflammation conditions
Pineapples contain anti-oxidative enzyme called bromelain which possesses anti-inflammatory power. Consistent consumption of pineapple aids in preventing as well as easing any inflammatory conditions that affect the scalp. In addition to this, it also offers relief from different infections of the scalp.
2. Helps to prevent hair loss
Dealing with hair breakage is something most people wish they should never experience. However, applying pineapple juice to your hair directly or drinking it regularly serves to fight against hair loss.
This is due to the high amounts of Vitamin C which fight with free radicals that leads to hair loss.
3. Increases hair thickness
The increased levels of nutrients found in pineapples make them important to the hair as they serve to prevent hair loss and also provide nourishment to the hair follicles by enriching them with necessary nutrients.
The extracts possess hair thickening properties hence this improves the hair thickness and its elasticity.