Many of the greatest men drew their inspiration from nature, and still do many years after. What does this mean then? All good things indeed do come from nature. If you’re having a bad day, a drink of coconut milk might just be all you need to make things better. You need not to look further than that palm tree. I was looking for oil that would feed my tough African curls, when I stumbled upon coconut oil. The best part is that it’s affordable and really readily available in this tropical region
. 1. Skin Care: Do you want to look like you just came back from an hour of aromatherapy? Coconut oil works wonders as a moisturizer for all skin types, especially dry skin and aging skin, leaving you glowing. The fat in the oil helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles without any irritation. Coconut oil can also help with skin problems like psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions. In fact, the oil is often used in expensive skin care products.
2. Stress Relief: Long day at the office, kids won’t stop screaming and your dog left a little “present” on your vintage bedspread? Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil on your fore head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.
3. Digestion: The saturated fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control, parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion interrelated problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around.
4. Fitness: Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while increasing muscle. Because of this, coconut oil has shot to popularity by being the world’s only natural low-calorie fat. Sign me up! =)
5. Healing: When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.
6. Hair Care: Hair conditioners? Coconut oil is one of the most nutritious products you can apply on your hair. Massage a bit of the oil onto your scalp and – no more dandruff. Since it provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair, it’s used in a ton of over-the-counter hair products anyway.
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