Benefits of coconut oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years for its wonderful health benefits. In parts of the world using coconut oil on your hair and skin has been an ancient practice. 

When shopping for the perfect coconut oil make sure you buy organic. This way you will ensure no GMOs. We tend to use Barleans Extra Virgin. This stuff is so yummy!

Most popular uses of coconut oil:

1. Skin moisturizer - This fabulous smelling oil is AWESOME for your skin! Many brands of commercial moisturizers contain petroleum based ingredients that can suffocate the skin. Coconut oil provides real and deep moisture. It helps to strengthen the underlying tissues and removes the yucky dead cells on your face. It will seem very greasy at first but once it starts absorbing into your skin that feeling will go away. Use the same amount as you would with any other moisturizer. 

2. Hair moisturizer - Regular application of coconut oil on your hair can help keep it strong and nourished. Coconut oil penetrates the hair and locks in moisture helping defend it against environmental impurities and heat. Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E which helps maintain your hair's shine and softness.

3. Cooking - You can really replace coconut oil for butter in most recipes. Coconut oil is used most frequently in Asian cooking. It is great in baked goods and one of my favorite ways to use it is when I make popcorn. I put about a spoonful in a pan on the stove and then add the popcorn.. This is a great, healthy way to cook!