Medical Effect of applying oil to head and having oil bath

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Applying vegetable oil to the head and body, followed by a bath after half an hour, is a common practice believed to help keep the body cool. This method is thought to create a cooling effect similar to that of mint shampoo. The proposed mechanism involves the oil dilating blood vessels, while the bath opens pores and enhances circulation. Together, these actions may facilitate heat transfer as the moisture evaporates from the skin, contributing to a cooling sensation. Further exploration into the science behind this practice could provide more insight into its effectiveness.
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In our place people use to apply vegetable oil for head,( and to body at times) and have a bath after half an hour or so. They say it keeps them cool. A kind of effect induced by mint shampoo.

I don't understand how it works. But would love to know it.
 
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A guess: the oil dilates blood vessels and the bath opens pores and increases circulation, together they transfer more heat as absorbed water evaporates.
 

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