The skin is the largest living-breathing organ in the human body. The hands and feet have generous layers of skin, but the thinnest layers of the skin are the lips and eyes. Many make-up products are made for the eyes and lips. Therefore, it makes sense to use a natural moisturising make up remover like coconut oil. A little goes a long way so start with a small amount of coconut oil and smother this all over the areas of the face and/or body where you want to remove the make up. Coconut oil is also an effective powder and
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In the past I tried oil pulling to support the health of my mouth, rather than treat an ongoing oral condition like tooth decay. Although I’m no longer oil pulling, I’ve relied on coconut oil for many years. I eat the meat, drink the water, and use the coconut oil for cooking. It’s an amazing oil full of saturated fat, vitamins and minerals… plus it tastes yummy. There is a study proving that digested coconut oil helps to destroy the tooth acids that contribute toward tooth decay. Some people rely on coconut oil for toothpaste. To make a pleasant tasting
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Coconut oil is medium chain fatty acid, which provides the body with energy that it can make instant use of. There is less of a chance that this fatty acid will cause weight gain. Short chain and medium chain fatty acids are ‘natural’ fats. Long chain fatty acids require digestion and time to break down, although many monounsaturated fats are long chain fatty acids. Olive oil is one such fatty acid and very heart healthy.

Individuals who eat a coconut rich diet experience fewer fungal and yeast infections. There is a natural ingredient found in coconut oil called caprylic acid. This ingredient alone can treat fungal and yeast infections. Although caprylic acid is sold in supplement form, keep a jar of coconut oil in the cupboard and you won’t have to waste your money on expensive supplements. However, some health experts recommending mixing a caprylic acid capsule with coconut for added potency.

If you look at the skincare industry today, it is constantly manufacturing products that promise to improve elasticity in the skin. Collagen and elastin are two essential components in the skin that the body loses as it ages. Some skincare products may contain extracts of coconut oil, but using it alone improves elasticity in the skin. The Skin Age Test There’s a useful test that you can try at home that gives you an indication of your skin’s current age. Pinch the back of your hand for five minutes, and dependent on your age, the time it takes for the
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The title of this blog post may sound strange, but researchers are so versed in the health-benefits of coconut oil that they are now recommending this medium chain saturated fat as a prevention and treatment of obesity. There are many reasons why we should read more into coconut oil and learn why this saturated fat is a helpful aid in a society that is stricken with man-made diseases like diabetes and obesity. Coconut oil is a medium chain saturated fatty acid. Not all saturated fats are created equal. Avoid long chain fatty acids, like those found in polyunsaturated fats, found
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Organic coconut oil has received its fair share of propaganda in recent times. However, this oil has wonderful benefit for the internal health of the body, as well as moisturising the skin, hair, and nails. If you buy organic coconut oil, try to get into the routine of taking one or two teaspoonfuls per day. Alternatively, organic coconut oil can be heated to very high temperatures during cooking, which makes it extremely versatile.