The Benefits Of Coconut Oil

I've recently read about the benefits of Coconut Oil for cooking and that led me to discover the benefits of Coconut Oil on the skin!

Coconut Oil is a highly saturated tropical oil derived from coconuts... and is considered a "good fat" (think Avocados)

For Cooking

• Use instead of butter or oil to saute veggies (or anything that you would use butter or oil for in cooking)

Benefits for Cooking

• Protects against:
• heart disease
• cancer
• diabetes
• may protect against parasites found in certain water
• Other benefits
• acts as an antioxidant protecting against free radicals
• strengthens the immune system
• can relieve, reduce, or prevent infectious diseases

As if that wasn't good enough...check out the benefits on the skin

• can build up a resistance to UV sunlight
• protects the skin from invading germs dealt with on a daily basis
• can soothe and heal injuries
• has anti-aging properties and can actually reduce and prevent wrinkles
• Bonus: Can be used as a conditioner for hair!

My experiences

I've used it as a hair conditioner and as an oil for my body and I'm def In the Love!

To use as a hair conditioner:

Note: Don't plan on having any evening plans when doing this

• liquefy coconut oil and apply to dry hair
• let it sit for about 1 hour
• rinse (it will not rinse all the way out)
• go to bed
• wake up and SHAMPOO ONLY
• style as usual

Yes, it will feel kinda oily after the first rinse, before you got to bed, so put a towel on your pillow.

To use as a body oil:

• liquefy and apply to damp skin
• apply all over (even your face as a super moisturizer before bed)

This is especially beneficial if you exfoliate before you apply... you'll be super soft!

To liquefy:

I just take the whole jar into the shower with me and let the running water heat it up and it's ready when I'm done showering Or you can fill a large cup or pot with hot water and put the entire jar into it. No need to liquefy the entire jar, just enough for the amount needed (which is not that much).

You can find coconut oil in most health food stores. I get mine from Trader Joe's (it's cheaper than most other stores) and I use Spectrum Naturals Refined Coconut Oil for about 9 bucks.

LOVE