You may have noticed that Coconut Oil is becoming very popular. But do you know what is used for exactly?

It may surprise you to know that Coconut oil is used in a variety of surprising ways including

• Skin care
• Hair care
• Weight loss
• Improving digestion

The oil has always been popular in tropical nations where coconuts are everywhere but is quickly gaining popularity in western nations like the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. In this article we will look at seven surprising benefits and uses of coconut oil

Some Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

There are quite a few health benefits of coconut oil but where it has the most impact is in hair and skin care

The Hair Care Benefits of Coconut Oil

 This thick butter-like coconut oil promotes healthy hair growth of your hair and gives your a hair a shine and luster. Coconut oil also reduces protein loss, which can lead to unhealthy hair. The oil’s effectiveness in reducing protein loss is the main reason it is used in hair care oil, and in hair conditioners and dandruff relief creams. You can use coconut oil by applying it topically or using a coconut oil hair mask.

Coconut oil can also repair damaged hair as it is an excellent conditioner and helps the re-growth process of damaged hair. The oil provides essential proteins required for nourishing and healing damaged hair. Consider regularly massaging your head with coconut oil to help ensure that your scalp is dandruff free. For those of you with young children in school, coconut oil also helps in keeping your hair and scalp free from lice and lice eggs (yes gross, but all too common!).

The Skin Care Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil acts as an effective moisturizer for all types of skin and works great on dry skin. It is also an excellent massage oil. Coconut oil also does not have adverse side effect on skin like mineral oil. In fact, coconut oil has been used for thousands of years for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. Yeah, you may have thought that coconut oil was a recent fad but it’s been around for that long.

Coconut oil is also useful in treating various skin ailments like psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, as well as other skin infections. Because coconut oil has no adverse effects and is useful for treating skin ailments it forms the base ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, and creams. The oil is also used in the cosmetic industry because it delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin which are part of the aging process through its antioxidant properties.

Other Surprising Uses of Coconut Oil

•  Weight Loss – Coconut oil is useful for weight loss too. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight.
• Improved Immunity – Coconut oil strengthens the immune system. The oil has antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid. These compounds all have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
• Aiding Digestion – Coconut oil helps improve the digestive system. This helps prevent various stomach and digestion-related problems including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Dental Care – Coconut oil facilitates the absorption of calcium by the body helps healthy tooth development. It also stops tooth decay.
• AIDS & Cancer Treatment – Coconut oil is thought to play an instrumental role in reducing the viral susceptibility in HIV positive and cancer patients.

Bottom line

Bet you didn’t think that coconut oil had this many benefits! Coconut oil is amazingly healthy and should be part of your overall health regimen.

If you haven’t already, you might want to check out our article“6 Skincare Tips You Need To Try”

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