The Secrets of Coconut Oil!
March 27, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty
According to Angela L. Bowman Wales of Lillian Skin Care, coconut oil is good for just about all our parts!
* For hair – Massage a teaspoon of coconut oil into your hair – leave on for at least 10 minutes, then shampoo out. You can also add a small amount to your conditioner then rinse as usual. On dry hair, take a tiny amount and rub it in your palms and apply to the ends of your hair to control frizz and make your hair shiny and healthy.
* For skin – Before bed, apply coconut oil to …read more
The Beauty of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
June 18, 2006 by Christina Jones
Filed under Beauty, Body Care, Skin Care, Wellness
This interesting article from a nutritionist writing for the Manila Bulletin Online recommends the use of extra virgin coconut oil for overall health, as well as attributes it to the diminishing of blemishes on her face.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, although with saturated fats is made up mostly of medium chain triglycerides. Unlike other oils which are digested using bile and pancreatic enzymes, extra virgin coconut oil goes immediately to the liver and is converted to energy. It contains Lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid, which is responsible for many of its health benefits. Extra Virgin coconut oil …read more
