Benefits and
Use:
Cold-pressed
coconut oil is often used for skin and hair care due to its moisturizing
properties and potential benefits for the skin and hair.
- Moisturizer: Coconut
oil is a natural moisturizer that can hydrate dry, irritated, or flaky skin. It
can be applied directly to the skin as a lotion or used as a carrier oil to
dilute essential oils.
- Anti-ageing: Coconut oil
contains antioxidants that may help to protect the skin from oxidative stress
and prevent signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
- Acne
treatment: Coconut oil has antibacterial properties that may
help to reduce the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, a type of bacteria that
can contribute to acne.
- Healing: Coconut
oil may help to soothe and heal minor skin irritations, such as cuts, scrapes,
and sunburns.
- Hair conditioning: Coconut
oil can be applied to the hair as a deep-conditioning treatment to improve the
health and appearance of the hair. It may help to nourish the scalp, reduce
split ends, and improve hair elasticity.
- Dandruff
treatment: Coconut oil has antifungal properties that may help
to reduce the growth of yeast on the scalp, which can contribute to dandruff.
Caution:
Coconut
oil is LIKELY SAFE when applied to the skin or hair appropriately.
Self-life:
Since it is unrefined, cold-pressed & chemically-free oil
doesn't have a long shelf-life so you have to buy just the required quantity.
Opened bottles are more susceptible to microbial contamination. It should be
stored in a cool, dark place to prevent it from going rancid.