Coconut, besides being a tasty ingredient that goes in everything to fruity libations to decadent desserts, to Indian curries, is a tropical oil that has many uses — particularly when it comes to beauty.
Coconut oil is an emollient that helps the skin feel smooth and soft. The sweet-smelling oil is extracted from the meat of a coconut, and even contains antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, which makes it an excellent odor-masker. It's also used for giving hair body and shine. High in antioxidants, coconut oil also helps protect the skin against free radicals. Oh, and it's got a great shelf life, too.
Interested in putting a little coconut in your life? Here are some suggestions: Lush Coconut Deodorant Powder ($7.65); LaLicious Coconut Body Oil ($24); and Emerald Laboratories Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Softgels ($12).
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I read somewhere that substituting coconut oil is much healthier than vegetable/peanut/canola/whatever oils. Does anyone know if that's true? What's the fat content of coconut oil? Trans fats?
1Good stuff!
2I have a jasmine scented coconut oil from the Indian store that I use for my scalp every once in a while. It's pretty great.
3Omilawd — Fit's got a great post on coconut oil for cooking here: http://www.fitsugar.com/1543337.
4when i was little, my mom would massage coconut oil in my hair then braid it.. i owe the thickness and strength of my hair (then) to it. i should go back to putting it in my hair on weekends.. ive never used it in cooking tho, i read somewhere that its got one of the highest levels of sat fat.
5I use pure coconut oil on my face at night and it works wonders!
6i love putting it on right after a hot shower. it makes your skin so soft and has a delicate scent that won't interfere with your body spray/perfume. i've also found it makes a great hot oil treatment. i was in an experimental mood and think i recall adding olive, avocado and sweet almond oils. i wrapped my head overnight and rinsed it out the next day.
7I've used this to condition my hair before...it's really nice.
8Coconut oil is supposed to be one of nature's best. I'm going to do more reading about it!
9Love the smell of coconut. I put on coconut lip balm before bed and drift off to sweet sleep! Must hunt down some candles or just invest in a good coconut hair conditioner.
10Coconut oil and emu oil are amazing.
11i love coconut. The smell is one of my faves!
12this stuff makes the awsomest lip gloss!
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