I’ve been working with oils for the last three or so years, trying to find that perfect combination that would leave the skin smooth and soft. Along the way, I’ve learned so much about these oils and their benefits. While these oils are great for your skin, some of them are even more excellent when used in other ways.
Virgin Coconut Oil is one of these very versatile oils that is good for you inside and out. Let’s take a look at this oil
Origins: Virgin Coconut Oil is the oil that is pressed or extracted from the fresh meat of the coconut. It melts on the skin and smells of fresh coconuts.
Benefits: There are three ways that virgin coconut oil can benefit you and your body.
* Cooking - yes, you can cook with virgin coconut oil and it will not make your food taste like coconuts. It’s a great monounsaturated fat that can be used for frying (yes, you’re not supposed to fry food, but you know full well we sometimes do), in smoothies ( a great energy source) and in salad dressings. * On the skin - Use it straight as a natrually scented massage oil or as a lotion for those dry spots. I often use it to cleanse my skin and remove makeup and the environmental “dirt” from the day. It’s a gentle cleanser that leaves your skin feeling great. (Did I also say it smells good too?) * On the hair - I use coconut oil as an “cold oil” treatment for my hair. I slather on as much as possible, pop on a plastic cap and tie a bandanna around my hairline because the oil will run in your eyes (ask me how I know). After about 20-30 min, I rinse my hair using warm water and a dab of shampoo, not too much -don’t want to rinse all that good oil out of my hair! I also use it as a hair oil for mine and my children’s hair.
Try a small sample of virgin coconut oil to see how it works for you!
