Coconut oil and Skin Care

In addition to the numerous health benefits of coconut oil it also has important applications for our hair and skin. It’s an inexpensive way to treat the outside of our body and best of all, it’s all natural.

Coconut oil has been used for centuries by islanders to treat baldness, dry scalp, dandruff and lice. It may also help repair damaged hair and give the hair unbelievable softness. This is no secret to the beauty industry as it has been an ingredient in many shampoos and conditioners. The secret is that straight coconut oil will do the trick much better than any shampoos, conditioner or moisturizer containing a few drops of coconut oil. In India coconut oil is applied on the scalp to relieve stress. The great news here is you don’t have to purchase costly beauty products because you can go straight to the source.

If you are looking for an anti aging product for your skin, coconut oil may be your answer. It can delay the onset of wrinkles, and maintain skin firmness. It’s a fantastic moisturizer for all skin types and is also used as a relaxing massage oil.

Once you have discovered the benefits of coconut oil for your hair and skin you probably won’t buy any more expensive beauty products. People who use coconut oil on their skin report smaller pores, softer skin and a healthy glow. It aids in the reduction of sun damage and can even help lessen the appearances of wrinkles.

If you live in a hot, humid climate there is an added benefit of coconut oil. Rubbing coconut oil on your skin in this type of climate can combat heat rash and other skin infections and is especially helpful for obese people and people who are bedridden to avoid getting bed sores, also called pressure ulcers.

Acne sufferers may also find some relief from their breakouts when using coconut oil. It’s so difficult for acne sufferers to find a moisturizer that doesn’t make their condition worse. For those suffering from eczema, psoriasis or keratosis Polaris coconut oil can be a blessing.

Coconut oil may also be used as a topical anti-bacterial treatment. It has a tremendous ability to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can use it to disinfect cuts and scrapes and as a treatment for athlete’s foot. You can treat yeast also known as Candida, and for babies, it’s effective in treating diaper rash and thrush. When applied on infections it protects the wound from outside bacteria, dust and viruses, all the while aiding in tissue repair.

For many years, islanders have known the secrets of coconut oil for hair, skin and infections while all the while we have been using products with harsh chemicals and side effects. Fortunately the incredible benefits of coconut oil are finally making their way to the mainland. And the best news of all: coconut oil is widely available at a very low price! You can find it in most grocery stores, pharmacies, health stores, beauty stores and of course in East Asian or Indian stores. So go out and get yourself some to treat yourself both inside and out!