BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

We use coconut oil in our Indian kitchen since ancient times and we Indians know that there are multifaceted benefits of coconut oil. Coconut oil is used for cooking purpose, for maintaining a healthy hair as well as a beautiful skin.

In this blog I am listing a few benefits of coconut oil . You can use them and let me know whether it was useful for you or not.

BEAUTY BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL:

SKIN:

Advantages:

• Coconut oil is highly nourishing and moisturising. It gives a plumpness to your skin.
• You can use coconut oil for your entire body.
• Studies have shown that coconut oil helps reducing inflammation and redness caused by the ultra violet rays of the sun.
• This oil acts a treatment for fine line and wrinkles. If applied gently under the eye area, this oil can reduce crow’s feet also.
• Coconut oil acts as a humectant.
• This oil gives a baby soft skin and is safe to use for infants as well. But please consult your paediatrician before using this on your infant’s skin.
• In India, since ancient times, coconut oil is used for body massage. This gives an instant radiance and softness to the skin.
• Coconut oil is loaded with anti oxidants and phyto-nutrients.
• Your one stop destination for post shave moisturise is coconut oil.
• Regular application of coconut oil in your armpit area significantly lightens the area and keeps the area soft and smooth and bump-free.

Disadvantages:

• Coconut oil can cause comedones and acne as it can cause comedogenic.
• If you have oily skin or acne prone skin, then be cautious while using coconut oil.
• Coconut oil has a tendency to clog your pores.

HAIR:

Advantages:

• Coconut oil is composed of Lauric acid and this acts as one of the chief ingredients. . This is a fatty acid which the hair can absorb very easily.
• Applying coconut oil at least 30 minutes before washing your hair makes your hair soft and shiny.
• It acts as a wonderful moisturiser for your hair. It moisturises hair shafts thus making it soft and manageable.
• Coconut oil helps to control hair damage due to breakage.
• It also helps in lengthening your hair.
• Coconut oil helps in controlling hair damage caused by environmental stress.

Disadvantages:

• Coconut oil is otherwise a safe option to use on your hair but too much application of oil can cause product build up in scalp.
• If you are suffering from product build up, then you can wash your hair with apple cider vinegar.

COOKING BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL:

• Coconut oil when ingested or even applied, causes  the release of lauric acid and monolaurin. They are anti-microbial agents. These in turn helps in boosting the immunity in our body.
• It is one of the healthier options to cook food.
• It is believed that coconut oil consumption helps in burning calories.
• Skin health improves when coconut oil is consumed.
• Early morning rinsing of your mouth with coconut oil helps in your oral heath. Your teeth and gums become stronger also.
• Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants like tocopherols, polyphenols , flavonoids etc.
• Coconut oil has a high smoking point. So it makes a good cooking medium at high heat.
• It is also helpful for epileptic patients as it helps in inducing ketosis.
• Regular usage also ensures that you have a good amount of HDL(High Density Lipid).
• It also reduces risk of heart ailments.

CONCLUSION:

Coconut oil is immensely beneficial , both for external usage for beauty and internal usage. It has been shown in studies that  section of people who consumes and applies coconut oil regularly have healthy heart and good skin and hair. But this also depends on a balanced and healthy lifestyle.