COCONUT OIL
Definition
co·co·nut oil
NOUN
1. Oil obtained from flesh of coconut: a thick sweet-smelling oil extracted from the flesh of the coconut and used widely in food and cosmetics.
If you have never purchased or used coconut oil; after reading this I'm sure you will agree with me that now is the time to consider heading to the store immediately and investing the whopping $5.99 (Trader Joe's) I promise this item is something you will never be able to live without again!
I originally purchased this oil to massage over my stomach during my pregnancy in an attempt to ward off the dreaded stretch marks known to accompany the stretching skin associated with our growing little blessing (To this current moment - I have not acquired a single stretch mark - knock on wood) I believe the statistics say that 75-90% of women will develop pregnancy related stretch marks and while they say that nothing can be done to prevent stretch marks, I was sure as heck not about to give in without some sort of fight.
Coconut oil can be used over the entire skin surface. I have turned to using this oil as an all-over moisturizer for my ENTIRE body! It makes my skin silky smooth and glowing (not to mention it smells amazing!) I can't remember a time I have ever felt like my skin was so supple or smooth! It is in a white
solid-like form in the jar and when it comes in contact with your body
heat it turns to a clear massage-like oil which spreads easier and more evenly then any
lotion I've ever used.
Coconut
oil boasts many amazing benefits for the body both internally and
externally and is widely used in cooking and baking as well as many
beauty products. It is an edible oil extracted from the meat of matured coconuts and is considered a medium chain fatty acid high in vitamin E and
triglycerides.
Some of the interesting benefits of using coconut oil topically include:
-Intense moisturizing properties
-Delay in wrinkles and sagging skin
-Protects the skin from the sun and relieves painful sunburns
-Aids in healing minor cuts and scratches
-Used to treat fungal infections such as athletes foot
-Aids in healing bruised tissue
-Relieves itching and prevents infection from insect bites
-Fever reducing (Massaging the oil of the entire body has been used to lower body temperature)
-Boasts anti-septic properties (combats xerosis and many other skin issues including acne)
-Due to it's antioxidant properties it has also been cited to combat premature aging and fight degenerative disease
-And many more...
Please keep in mind, we haven't even began to explore the amazing benefits that coconut oil has when taken internally, used for hair treatments, or in the kitchen. Personally, I must say that I can't imagine ever using another lotion on my skin! For a menial price of only $5.99 (the jar lasts forever) and the knowledge that I am using something 100% organic and virgin on my skin, I can't imagine ever turning back to conventional lotions. When you look at the ingredients listed on the jar; the one (and only) ingredient is "organic virgin coconut oil" I do not know that last time I found a beauty product I loved this much with so many truly amazing benefits with only one all natural ingredient. This is definitely a product you can feel great about using while saving your money!
Happy Body-Oiling!
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