KTC 100% Pure Coconut Oil for Hair,Skincare,Cooking,Oil Pulling 500ml

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The best coconut oil for hair, skin and teeth: unrefined, cold-pressed (extra virgin) coconut oil. The purer the better when it comes to non-food use of coconut oil. Cuticle moisturiser. Massage coconut oil into your cuticles in a circular motion before bed for an overnight moisture hit. Just to add to its skin-loving properties, coconut oil is also great for enriching dry skin with much-needed moisture. This tropical oil helps to moisturise dry skin by keeping it hydrated and helping the skin barrier. As mentioned previously, coconut oil can be a great way to enrich the skin with moisture, and the same goes for our delicate nail skin. Try massaging some into your cuticles before bed for newly moisturised nail skin come the morning. Conditioner: Coconut oil may help strengthen the hair shaft and prevent breakage. You can use coconut oil as an alternative to standard conditioners. Or add a few drops of the oil to your usual conditioner to boost its smoothing effect.​

Natural healing– Coconut oil has anti-Inflammatory, antibacterial and anti viral properties. Coconut oil has the ability to act as a ‘natural bandage or plaster’, due to it’s healing properties and ability to form a protective layer over the skin, it also will aid and accelerate the healing process. Kim S, Jang JE, Kim J, et al. Enhanced barrier functions and anti-inflammatory effect of cultured coconut extract on human skin. Food Chem Toxicol. 2017;106(Pt A):367-375. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2017.05.060 Coconut Oil is an edible oil made from the (white) meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm Cocos Nucifera tree. Coconut Oil has a number of uses in food, medicine and industry including cookery, health and beauty. Researchers suspect that lauric acid plays a big part in this, as it is highly reactive with hair proteins and can penetrate inside the hair shaft due to its low molecular weight. 13 Can soothe dry scalps Coconut oil is also a widely used health supplement which has been found to lower cholesterol, promote stable blood sugar levels (vital for diabetics) and decrease fatigue. Coconut oil has a wide range of reported health benefits, it is made up of mainly medium-chain triglycerides which may not carry the risks of other saturated fats.

INGREDIENT

According to Merdzhanov, refined coconut oil has a higher smoking point, shorter shelf life, and less potent smell. Of the two, it may be considered the "less healthy" option. Unrefined coconut oil would be considered "more natural," says Merdzhanov, because it hasn’t undergone the bleaching/deodorizing process. If you’re following the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, coconut oil could become one of your staples.

For a very simple exfoliating body scrub, combine a tablespoon of coconut oil with a tablespoon of ground coffee. Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070 Coconut oil has become increasingly popular over the last few years, both as an ingredient for cooking and baking as well as a natural beauty product. It can also be used as a facial moisturiser. However it does not work as effectively if your skin is naturally very oily. 3

Coconut oil can break down lipid-soluble impurities such as make-up and sebum, leaving your face clean and fresh.

Please note that you should not use coconut oil in place of your normal toothpaste, mouthwash or floss, but that it can be a good addition to your usual dental routine. Coconut oil for teeth whitening Coconut oil is great as a moisturiser for your body, especially for very dry areas such as knees and elbows. Unrefined coconut oil: Purer and less processed with a deeper coconut flavour and a lower smoke pointSaxena R, Mittal P, Clavaud C, Dhakan DB, Roy N, Breton L, Misra N, et al. Longitudinal study of the scalp microbiome suggests coconut oil to enrich healthy scalp commensals. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):7220. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-86454-1 Warm the oil first: Coconut oil may be easier touse if you warm it before applying it to your hair. Put a teaspoon of the oil into a bowl and place it into a container partially filled with hot tap water. The coconut oil will become liquid in a few minutes. You can also place the solidified oil in your palm and rub your hands together to melt it. Avoid microwaving the oil toprevent it from becoming dangerously hot. Make a nourishing hair mask.If you want to give your hair a real treat, take some coconut oil and massage it through your hair. Leave it in for a couple of hours or overnight, making sure you put a towel over your pillow or sleep in a shower cap. When you are ready, rinse off and wash your hair, using a natural, gentle shampoo. 16