Over the weekend, I was at the store when I heard a lady
trying to supply something in small transparent bottles…she was trying to
convince them that the product was good for the skin.
“How would I know… I am
so dark” another lady was responding.
“Lemme try, ‘cos I am
so fair” I came along saying. Knowing me, I get to be so playful most times.
I took a closer look at the product. It was an oil, in a
small unlabelled bottle. I was like, “It does not have a name?”
“It is COCONUT OIL,
locally made”
Yes!!!
Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from
the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has
various applications- Wikipedia.
Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified
as a “super-food.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have lots of
positive effects on health. This includes fat loss, better brain function and
various other amazing beauty benefits.
Coconut oil has become the in thing these days. There are a
few reasons, from taming frizz to moisturizing dry skin, even the better option
in cooking…this natural ingredient has a wide range of beauty-boosting
properties. The extra virgin that has not been hydrogenated, bleached, or
refined in any way or [has] any fragrance or dyes added to it is preferred.
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Yes, Coconut oil contains fat. But the form of
fat is the saturated form which are harmless. They go directly to the liver where
they are used as a quick source energy or turned into ketone bodies, which can
have therapeutic effects on brain disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s.
- The medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut
oil can increase energy expenditure in 24 hours by as much as 5%, potentially
leading to significant weight loss over the long term.
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It is an effective moisturizer on all types of
skin, including dry skin. Unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any
adverse side effects on the skin from the application of coconut oil.
Therefore, it is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It
also delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin, which normally
accompany aging due to its antioxidant properties.
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Coconut oil contains Lauric acid which can kill
harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses and fungi. Coconut oil is also
effective in the elimination of fungi and yeast that cause ringworm, athlete’s
foot, thrush, and diaper rash.
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The saturated fats in coconut oil help to raise
the HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol) and reduce the LDL cholesterol (bad
cholesterol). This therefore improves the blood cholesterol values. It also improves
blood coagulation factors and antioxidant status.
This improves the cardiovascular risk factors
and a reduced risk of heart disease over the long term.
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Coconut oil helps in the healthy growth of hair and
gives your hair a shiny quality. It moisturizes the hair and prevents split
ends. It is also reduces protein loss, which can lead to various unattractive
or unhealthy qualities in your hair. It has also been found to prevent hair
loss, grey hair, dandruff and lice.
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Coconut oil is highly effective on bruises
because it speeds up the healing process of damaged tissues. This is also one
of its antioxidant function.
For me, I mix it in my body cream, hair
cream (mix it? Yes, really because I don’t like the smell). If you can use it
directly should be better.
It would really be a good idea to cook with
Coconut oil….just started and I can’t wait to see the many benefits.
There are so much benefits that I have not written here. I will continue researching and experimenting and I promise to let you know when I discover more.
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