My first love lol.
I’m a lifelong coconut fanatic. Drop a line in the comments if you are too! The best part about coconuts, is there is use for all of it. Sis let me tell you more about coconut oil…
In Polynesia, coconut oil is used cosmetically to maintain soft and smooth skin, and also medically to relieve joint stiffness, rheumatism and back pain. Polynesians also mix coconut oil with turmeric to treat sick newborns and apparently also massage coconut oil on the abdomen of pregnant women to move a baby from breech into normal position.
In India, coconut oil has been used in their healing system, Ayurveda, for thousands of years. In Ayurveda, when used as food, coconut oil nourishes the body tissues, improves sexual health, improves intelligence, supports respiratory and urinary systems, and calms Vata and Pitta. It is also applied to the scalp to improve length, shine, and overall texture of hair. In addition, it is applied topically on wounds and heated with herbs, which strengthens the healing properties and benefits of the herb.
Coconut oil is a saturated fat that mostly contains chain fatty acids, which have amazing health giving benefits. The various fatty acids give coconut oil its immune boosting properties because they have anti-viral, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal qualities. When consumed regularly, it can help to lower your cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels, and double your body’s ability to use omega three fatty acids. But the best part about coconut oil is that it can also be used as a multi-purpose beauty aid.
As I mentioned in a past post, you can also use it directly on the skin to fade or prevent stretch marks, wrinkles, and age spots if used consistently. It also will assist in improving any skin conditions such as keratosis, which involves rough skin and bumps on the back and other areas of the body. For dark under eye circles, you can increase circulation in the area by using a small amount of coconut oil to massage under the eyes and keep the skin from wrinkling. For a leave-in conditioner, simply melt coconut oil, apply to the scalp and leave hair in a shower cap overnight. -XO