Fall is here! I am so excited that my favorite season of the year has finally arrived. Along with the changes in seasons, our skin and bodies go through changes as well. One of my very favorite products to use on a daily basis is coconut oil. Not only do I use it in my daily skincare routine, I also incorporate it into my cooking. Not to mention, it smells like you're on a tropical Summer vacation all year round!
The health benefits that can be obtained from incorporating coconut oil into your daily regimen are numerous. It has been proven that various populations around the world who eat coconut or coconut derived products on a daily basis live the longest, such as the Tokelauans in the South Pacific. Even though coconuts are high in saturated fat, these populations of people are in excellent health and have no signs of heart disease.
Along with excellent health benefits, coconut oil does wonders for your skin and hair! I use coconut oil every night to remove my make-up before I use my facial cleanser. I had been using make-up remover wipes for years when I started to notice that they would sometimes pull out my eyelashes! One of my best friends suggested that I start using coconut oil instead, and I am so glad that I did! Not only does it remove every trace of make-up (including waterproof), it also moisturizes your skin! I have combination skin on my face, so when I have dry patches, I apply coconut oil and I can immediately see a difference! The fats and lipids in the oil help add moisture back into your skin. You can also use the oil to help with dry chapped lips, shaving, dry cuticles and nails, and even to whiten your teeth! The technique known as "Oil pulling" is on the rise, and many individuals use coconut oil as a mouthwash to aid in dental health and help kill some of the harmful bacteria in your mouth.
One of my very favorite benefits of coconut oil is how effective it is when used on your hair! I have very long, thick curly hair ( I can thank my Italian genes for that!) which is naturally very dry. The ends of my hair LOVE coconut oil! The oil adds instant moisture as soon as I comb it through. Before I wash my hair, I will put coconut oil on the ends where it is the most dry. After applying the oil, I clip my hair up and leave it in for at least 30 minutes. You can never leave coconut oil on for too long, as the longer it is able to deep-condition your hair, the better! I will also rub a little bit in my palms and apply it to my dry hair to help with frizz.
Try some coconut oil today, you will not be disappointed! Have a wonderful Wednesday! ❤️
