Benefits of Coconut Oil

It’s amazing how this nut, the coconut can cure and prevent so many health, skin and beauty issues.  I use  coconut oil   for pet’s health problem’s and to help the dogs lose weight.

Only a lucky few of us have ‘normal’ skin; the rest of us have dry, oily or combination skin; if dryness is your skin problem, read on. The use of natural or synthetic cosmetics to cover the appearance of the face and condition of the skin, like covering of pores and blackheads, is common among many cultures.

Skin is one of the most important parts of the body; it’s our largest organ. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Dry skin happens more often in the winter when the cold air outside and heated air inside cause the humidity to be low. Bathing or showering too frequently, especially if one is using harsh soaps, may contribute to dry skin. When the oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin, the skin becomes dehydrated.

Serious skin complications, including a dry skin condition, can arise for people with type 2 diabetes. If you break out on the skin around your eyes, it could be the shellac in your mascara; buy a shellac-free mascara like Ecco Bella’s. Skin gets exposed to the elements, especially in winter, causing it to become drier.

Get 20-30 minutes of sunshine daily on your arms and/or legs; sunshine triggers the body’s production of Vitamin D3, which is essential to having healthy skin. Eat at least two organic apples a day while working to clear up your skin; apples are good for skin health – organic so you can eat pesticide-free skin (most of the apple pectin is in the skin), which helps with constipation too. Eating fruits that are red or orange in color will help improve you skin health and help to prevent acne.

Apply cool compresses to any itchy areas. Take fewer baths or showers; they’ll dry out your skin even more. Try using a humidifier if the air is dry and you have a severe skin condition.

Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day, but coconut oil has the added power of healing. When you buy coconut oil, make sure you get the kind that hasn’t been refined, processed and deodorized. I buy coconut oil by the gallon; it’s cheaper for a whole gallon of coconut oil than a small jar of department store, name-brand moisturizer. 

I buy mine from Tropical Traditions or  Nutiva .   Tropical Traditions will send you a free coconut oil book when you use this code 4206631 under referred by friend or something along that line.

Use a thin layer of coconut oil under your make-up, if you wear it, to moisturize and soften your skin throughout the day. Dry skin contributes to fine lines and wrinkles; coconut oil helps prevent the onset by keeping the skin soft and supple.

Functions of the skin are disturbed when it’s not clean; it becomes more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial compounds decreases and it’s more prone to develop infections. The skin supports its own ecosystem of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning.

Make sure to call your skin doctor or dermatologist when you have any open cuts or sores from scratching that won’t heal. If you’re still worried about your skin, or the problems persist, see your skin doctor. Continue using coconut oil and you’ll see the benefits in good, clear skin, free of dryness and other skin conditions.

Author: Helen Hecker  For more information on coconut oil treatment for dry skin and dry skin care treatments go to http://www.best-skin-care-tips.com/ Helen Hecker R.N.’s website specializing in care for skin conditions with tips, advice and resources for women, men, teens and babies, including information on the best natural products Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Helen_Hecker

Wondrous Coconut Oil!

Almost every aptly educated person knows the importance of vitamin-E for skin and hair. It keeps scalp and skin healthy and hair rejuvenated. (I left the cocnut oil in but some other methods suggest using it as a deep skin treatment.

Beauty Care & Coconut Oil

Always remember that cocnut oil has medicinal properties. It cools and soothes the head and provides stress relief. Dry skin problems can be solved with the help of coconut oil. Keratosis Pilaris which affects as a bumpy skin will be cured.

I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconut (oil)

For those of you who’d love to use fabulous oils on their faces but hate the greasiness, well here re is your answer because extra-virgin cold-pressed coconut oil sinks right in almost immediately so skin is not slick for hours.

Organic Facts – Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, heart diseases, cholesterol levels, weight loss, kidney problems, digestion, metabolism, high blood pressure, immunity, dental care, diabetes, bone strength.

Organic Coconut Oil for ECZEMA

I use coconut oil with some tea tree oil and pepermint oil mixed in on DD’s excema and my dry skin as well. It works really well. We have never had much luck with creams.

Special Coconut Face Mask Recipes

Mix together nearly four drops of tincture of benzoin coconut or sweet almond oil and orange oil. Collect it in a clean container and store it in refrigerator and use as lotion which will moisten your dry skin.

Know your ingredients: Coconut Oil

Coconut oil moisturizes and softens the skin. It is easily absorbed. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid (a fatty acid) and has therefore anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Pure virgin coconut oil is good for eczema.