Coconut Oil is very cooling and soothing, and is suitable for use on all skin types, particularly dry, sensitive or aged skin. It protects and moisturizes, and is an excellent choice for work on inflamed or irritated skin. 

 

Coconut oil has a surprising number of health benefits, from relieving stress to bolstering your immune system. It's rich in the lauric, capric and caprylic acids. These omega three fatty acids give it its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti fungal properties. It can be used to cook food, moisturize skin, and treat infections.

 

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) helps in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and vitamin B. It helps in the absorption of minerals (Ca, Mg, Fe). It is easily absorbed by the body ad by the skin, it is food made from coconuts, it is food for the skin and can slow the aging process by keeping the skin healthy.

 

It has an energizing effect and makes the body work, heal, metabolize and defend better. It has anti-viral and immuno-boosting action. It has a slimming effect.

 

It has an anti-inflammatory action when massaged on limbs and joints. It can be used to relieve gout, arthritis, rheumatism, joint pains, swelling, kill skin fungus and help in wart removal. It can stimulate hair follicle growth when massaged on the scalp.

 

It can block hamful effects of many toxins (such as ethanol, MSG, aflatoxin, E.coli endotoxin). It can rejuvinate diseased tissues and stimulate white blood (T cell) production. It can be used to help the body detoxify.

 

With all of these benefits, it's hard to imagine why you wouldn't add coconut oil to your life. Check out the top 10 reasons why coconut oil is a miracle of nature and why YOU should be using it.

 

IMPROVES YOUR SKIN

 

Coconut oil acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin. It can treat psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and even wrinkles and protects the skin from sun exposure, skin cancer, and free radical damage.

 

HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT

 

Unlike many other common oils, like soy (vegetable) and corn that contain LCT (long-chain triglycerides ) that are typically stored as fat. Coconut oil won't make you fat. Coconut oil contains MCT (medium-chain triglycerides), which are an easy fuel for the body to burn, without turning to fat. When you add coconut oil into your diet, you'll feel more full and eat fewer calories over all.

 

STRESS RELIEF

 

Coconut oil is very soothing so it's an excellent massage oil for the skin. Applying coconut oil to the head followed with a gentle massage helps in removing mental fatigue. Just the natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.

 

ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES

 

The small molecular structure of MCTs allows for easy absorption into your skin giving it a soft, smooth, and supple texture. Coconut oil strengthens your skin's underlying connective tissues warding off lines and wrinkles and supplies healing and repairing properties. It prevents destructive free-radical formation and limits the damage excessive sun exposure can cause and helps rejuvenate the skin by removing the outer layer of dead skin cells.

 

IMPROVES HEALING AND FIGHTS INFECTIONS

 

Coconut oil is very effective against a variety of infections due to its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues.

 

IMPROVES DIGESTION

 

Internal use of coconut oil occurs primarily as cooking oil. Coconut oil helps in improving the digestive system and thus prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti-microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

 

GIVES YOU ENERGY

 

Because of the healthy omega 3 fatty acids and the fact that it increases the metabolism, most people that switch to coconut oil feel a burst of added energy in their daily life. This is due to those MCT's and coconut oil is nature's richest source of them.

 

PREVENTS DISEASE

 

Coconut oil has been shown to prevent liver, kidney and gall bladder disease. It improves our ability to absorb important minerals needed by our bones, thus warding off osteoporosis. With its ability to increase insulin production and control blood sugar, coconut oil helps prevent and treat diabetes.

 

GREAT FOR THE HEART

 

Comprised of about 50% lauric acid, coconut oil helps control high cholesterol, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. The saturated fats in coconut oil do not have harmful properties of those contained in other vegetable oils.