skin care and coconut oil

How make your skin feel better with coconutoil

The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture. It makes an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin. Psoriasis and eczema sufferers often see great improvements in these distressing conditions. The ideal lotion is one that is made from an oil that not only softens the skin, but protects it against damage, promotes healing and give it a more youthful, healthy appearance. Coconut oil fits that description. Pure virgin coconut oil is the best natural ingredient for skin lotion. It prevents destructive free-radical formation and provides protection against them.

Science behind the cracked heels

There are certain areas in the foot which are sensitive and thus susceptible to skin ailments. Cracked skin under the heal and elsewhere in the foot can easily be healed using coconut oil. A cracked heel is mainly caused by inactive sweat glands, prolonged standing, obesity, heel spurs, flat feet, improper fitting shoes and diabetes.

The most common symptoms of cracked heels are hard growth of skin on the area, yellow or dark skin, pain while walking, peeling or cracked skin and itchy skin. In a tropical climate like ours, coconut oil provides for natural UV protection. This is the most essential as the sun's UV rays are the biggest threat to the health of the skin.

Coconut oil and its healing

The reflection of health within you is seen and felt on the human skin. The healthier you are within the more glow your skin will show. There is a historic connection between skin health and coconuts. The very content and composition of coconut is suitable for the well-being of the skin, both externally and from within.

Coconut has the unique ability to nourish and heal the skin. It is a saturated fat that contains mainly of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), which have anti-microbial properties and wonderful healing powers. This positively influences the skin leaving it smooth, silky and germ free. Look and feel beautiful using coconut oil.

Facts about cocounut oil:

Coconut oil promotes weight loss
It is a source of antimicrobial lipid
It boosts the immune system
Consumption of coconut oil as part of normal diet reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and elevates HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) good for heart.
It helps in keeping diabetes under control
It provides an immediate source of energy.

Source: Coconut Development Board, Government of India