Virgin Coconut Oil for Skin

Virgin coconut oil has healthy fats that help your skin retain moisture and deeply condition your hair. It is available at you local market. Look for it in the baking aisle or cooking oil aisle. Coconut oil was given a bad rap in the past by scientists and doctors because the studies about this oil were mainly investigating hydrogenated coconut oil. Now that virgin coconut oil has been looked at carefully, we now know that there are fantastic benefits for this oil. 

• It is loaded with Vitamin E. Vitamin E can help prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Use organic coconut oil straight from the jar to moisturize skin, remove make up or condition hair.
• Coconut oil contains Lauric acid. Lauric acid has been shown to deal with viruses and bacteria that cause disease and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine for this reason.
• Virgin coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides which may not carry the same risks as saturated fats.
• The properties of coconut oil may even help you to lose weight by boosting the metabolism.
• Coconut oil has a nice nutty flavor that is retained after cooking in baked goods and fried foods.

Coconut oil can be use right from the jar and applied directly to skin. It is a great massage oil. If the coconut oil is solid, just scoop out a little and warm in hands. It will melt quickly into soothing oil that feels great when rubbed into the skin. There are very little side affects with coconut oil as compared to other skin products that are filled with harsh chemicals and abrasives. 

• Massage in coconut oil as a conditioner and use as a hair gel. It is used daily in India for a hair treatment.
• Treat scalp with coconut oil to get rid of dandruff. The antibacterial and anti microbial properties will eliminate dandruff.
• Use as a daily moisturizer for dry skin. The skin absorbs the oil and uses its nutrients to combat dryness. Coconut oil helps relieve symptoms of eczema, dermatitus and psoriasis
• It helps skin from sagging and wrinkles. Apply gently around the eye area at nightime.
• It has great antioxidant properties to help prevent aging