health benefits of Coconut Oil

While the health benefits of coconut are often documented within the nutrition community, coconut oil is quite beneficial in promoting healthy hair and skin.
Look at these facts:
1. Evolving into a creamy liquid when heated to 76 degrees, coconut oil can be used as an ideal hair treatment. By simply taking a jar of coconut oil, placing it under the warm water of your shower and allowing it to melt, the oil becomes usable for this particular benefit.
In respect to application, you’re encouraged to apply an ample amount of oil to wet hair after shampooing and then blend the oil into your hair. By allowing the oil to sit for five minutes and then promptly rinsing, it will serve to increase the moisture in your hair while also improve natural shine.

2. If you’re looking to add a natural and fresh scent to your skin, coconut oil, courtesy of its smooth texture, is an ideal moisturizer. Simply apply a palm-sized amount of oil to your hands upon exiting the shower and rub into your skin.

 3. Are the traditional mass-produced lip balms no longer doing the job? If you’re searching from something new, go the natural route and try coconut oil.
As a do it yourself (DIY) method, try adding some coconut oil to an unused contact lens holder complete with a screw cap. Designed for portability, simply dab your finger on the top layer of the oil and apply it in virtually the same fashion you would any other form of lip protectant.

4. Life is a daily grind and our hands and nails typically pay the price. Using coconut oil as a cuticle softener can do wonders for your nails in terms of appearance and feel.
Utilizing the DIY lip balm creation noted in the prior beauty benefit, swipe a small amount of coconut oil on the pad of your finger and apply to each cuticle on the opposite hand. The oil can serve to hydrate and strengthen your nails while helping to remove rough areas.

5. Although under eye wrinkles and sagging are common traits of the natural aging process, coconut oil can help you fight the hands of time.
Essentially doing the same job as expensive creams and gels, coconut oil can reduce the appearance of dark circles, rid your eyes of puffiness, and reduce wrinkles. In respect to application, simply use a small amount, a pinch to be exact, and apply the oil to your under-eye area until fully absorbed.

 Written by Lillian Mattel