Coconut Oil
What is it?
The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree family thriving on sandy soils of coastal tropical regions.
Main Benefits:
Protective, emollient, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing.
More Information:
Interestingly, the name comes from the old Spanish word coco, meaning “head” or “skull”, after the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features. It is one of the most useful trees in the world and is often referred to as the “tree of life”. It provides food, fuel, cosmetics, folk medicine and building materials. Clinical studies have revealed that coconut oil improves the symptoms of skin disorders by moisturizing and soothing the skin. It was shown to prevent trans-epidermal water loss thus increasing skin hydration and repairing skin barrier.
Scientific reference:
Varma SR et al. In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of Virgin coconut oil. Tradit Complement Med. 2018 Jan 17;9(1):5-14.
Vaughn AR, Clark AK, Sivamani RK, Shi VY. Natural Oils for Skin-Barrier Repair: Ancient Compounds Now Backed by Modern Science. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2018 Feb;19(1):103-117.
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