Benefits of Coconut Oil...

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So one beauty product that everyone seems to talk about is Coconut Oil. What is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Some of the beauty items coconut oil can be used for are:

→ Skin and hair hydration
→ The prevention of stretch marks
→ Creation of natural body and face scrubs for gentle exfoliation
→ Gentle makeup removal

Not only for beauty benefits, coconut oil has many health benefits as well including:

→ Contains lauric acid that is essential for heart health
→ Assists digestion
→ Speeds up weight loss
→ Helps to fight infections
→ Improves liver health

With all of this said, coconut oil has many benefits both physical appearance and our inside health. The next time you are at the store, pick up some coconut oil and try out this favorite recipe for a DIY Face Mask:

• 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
• 1/2 mashed ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon oat bran.
• Mix into a paste and apply to skin. Leave on for approximately 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.