Beauty Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is now name-dropped as “the healthiest oil on earth. 

It was recently endorsed by Miranda Kerr as her latest must-have beauty product.  And the most obsessed beauty regimen by Hollywood women like Madonna and Demi Moore.  

Never mind that it is found in the kitchen or in a local health food store because based on research here are the 5 most known benefits why coconut oil is now a woman best go-to beauty buddy.

Hair Conditioner

     A lot of experts say that coconut oil is the best to use for dry, damaged and

frizzy hairs.  It helps moisturize the hair as its natural oils repels water and prevent frizz.  

It also penetrates hair better and prevents protein loss than mineral and sunflower oil.  It also helps

scalp from the harmful and drying effects of the UV rays.  So if you love the beach and

sunbathing much, do not forget to bring coconut oil with you.

Makeup Remover 

It is the best makeup remover because coconut oil cleanses dirt and

pollution from skin.  The makeup from a whole busy day at the office including waterproof mascara just melts away. 

No hassle unlike most chemical made makeup removers.  Plus with the

coconut oil's antibacterial elements, it leaves skin soft and and enhances its natural glow.

Skin moisturizer 

Ever wonder why South Indian women have clear, flawless skin?  

Their secret is coconut oil.  Since it is known as the “all-in-one” beauty product, coconut oil has a lot of benefits to our skin.  It can be used as skin moisturizer at daytime and night cream during

bedtime.  It is very good at hydrating skin and also flushes impurities away.  

It also soothes bug bites, speeds  healing, helps with rashes, gets rid of flaking skin, softens and shrinks wrinkles, protects against sun damage, keeps tans longer, acts as an antioxidant to prevent cellular aging,

and so much more.

Lip Balm 

Chappy lips can be healed with coconut oil.  It acts as a softening agent and also has

SPF to protect dry lips.

Weight Loss 

An interesting fact about coconut oil is that although it is a fat, it actually helps

with weight loss.  Because it contains healthy medium chain fatty acids rather than long chain

fatty acids like some other commonly used oils, the body uses coconut oil for energy and does

not store much of it as fat.  In this way, it helps to boost the metabolism and control cravings.

It’s good to know that we have natural substance like coconut oil that can be much help and use. 

Stay fit and live healthy.