Coconut Oil
The uses of Coconut Oil are abundant. It has been a fundamental aspect of the lives of many societies all around the world for thousands of years.
In South Asia, Coconut Oil was frequently used in hair products to keep them healthy, moisturized and thick. It was used on the skin to aid in the healing of burns, bruises, cuts, and wounds as well as to soothe aching muscles and joint pain.
For native Samoan healers as well as for Central and South American healers and Ayurvedic medicine practitioners, Coconut Oil was used as a remedy for treating illnesses and healing wounds. Mothers used Coconut Oil to massage their children to promote the growth of strong bones, protect skin against blemishes and prevent illness and infection.
100% pure virgin, or extra virgin coconut oil, contains vitamin E, iron, proteins, vitamin K and fatty acids like Lauric, Myristic, Caprylic, Caproic, Palmitic, Oleic, and Linoleic, just to name a few! Together, these nutritious vitamins and minerals make for a great anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal. It possess antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.
Coconut oil is made up of medium chain fatty acids that help to reduce dryness and allow your skin to retain moisture. It helps to protect skin, providing a protective barrier, shielding skin from environmental toxins, dirt and other pollutants you’re faced with everyday. Applying coconut oil to your skin has a smoothing, softening effect to improve your skin’s texture and minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.