Surprising Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is considered to be one of the best products for our bodies and especially our skin. It's often used as a main ingredient in today's beauty products but it's also great in its purest most natural form. coconut oil contains properties that feed and moisturize the skin. The scientific community is finally catching up with what many have known for ages, coconut oil is truly good for you, both inside and outside.

All natural coconut oil may be the perfect skin care product for you! Whether you want a great moisturizer or a superb anti-aging product. These are some of the reasons why I love it.

Coconut Oil Benefits:

▪ Prevent irritation and infection.
The oil is full of antiseptic fatty acids that fight bad fungi and bacteria in the skin. When used daily, it can help stave off infections like athlete's foot, warts, and more.

▪ Slows down the aging process.
There are many, many anti-aging products on the market today. One of coconut oil's greatest benefits is its anti-aging properties. It is a rich source of antioxidants. As briefly mentioned above antioxidants combat the free radicals that attack our skin. This helps to slow down the aging process because it means that coconut oil protects the connective tissue that keeps skin supple.

▪ Conditioner
Whether applied at room temperature (as a thicker paste) or heated up , letting your hair soak in coconut oil for a few hours will deep condition your hair and make it look and feel way healthier, as it's rich with vitamin E, vitamin K, and iron.

▪ Moisturizes
The oil is also incredibly well-known for being one of the best moisturizers for skin. It penetrates deep and gives us a healthy glow. It helps get rid of dead skin cells and makes it feel smoother. Coconut oil is such a great moisturizer that it is even known for helping to soothe eczema and psoriasis. Also it's often used as a treatment for dry scalp conditions like dandruff.

▪ Breath Freshener
Coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Gargling for 20 minutes with a spoonful of oil (aka oil pulling) can help clear up germs in the mouth, leading to fresher breath, whiter teeth, and healthier gums.

▪ Cuticle Oil
Got cracked cuticles? Remedy peeling skin with a coconut balm right at the base of nails. It can also help your manicure to last longer.

▪ Hormone Support
Getting the wrong kinds of fats can create havoc on hormones. Coconut oil contains specific fats that support the body’s natural hormone production.

▪ Immune Support
The MCTs (including lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid) have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties that make it beneficial for immune support.

▪ Lip Balm
Coconut oil is the ideal remedy for chapped lips especially because it's semisolid at room temperature. Pack a bit in a miniature jar and smooth over lips all day long.

▪ Eye Cream
The delicate skin under the eyes is the first place to show signs of wrinkles or fine lines. Coconut oil's super hydrating properties prevent these wrinkles, while its fatty acids work to reinforce your skin's protective barrier.

▪ Body Scrub
Mix half a cup of coconut oil with a handful of coarse salt or sugar to create an exfoliator. The moisturizing oil will last long after the grains have melted away.

▪ Shaving Cream
Who said shaving cream has to lather? Use this balm as a base to get a closer shave that leaves legs smooth instead of dried out. You can also use it alone or with other ingredients in this DIY shave cream recipe.

If you want the best looking and softest skin ever then try using coconut oil. You'll reap all the glowing beauty and health rewards.