Coconut Oil Benefits for the Skin- Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which are absorbed into the skin, where they can be directly utilized for nutrition and energy through the mitochondria – the power house of our body cells. This provides all the energy your skin needs to heal and maintain itself. By using coconut oil you are ensuring that you are not depriving your skin of energy and nutrients. The medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) present in coconut oil, especially lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, have been shown to possess antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Not a single FDA approved drug can claim both these properties. Microbes attack the skin and cause allergies. coconut oil limits the amounts of these microbes on the skin, treating various conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and many other skin infections. Coconut Oil has the ability to cure acne. Its anti microbial properties kill the bacteria causing the problem (acne vulgaris). It also possesses skin healing properties. When applied to wounds like acne, pimples e.t.c. it increases the concentration of the body’s own self healing chemicals in those wounds. This heals the damaged skin and quickly restores health. Environmental Pollutants and unhealthy foods cause the development of free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals start destructive chain reactions in our body and damage cells which destroy elastic tissues and cause connective tissues to lose strength. This loosens our skin and results in wrinkles. To combat these devastating free radicals, our bodies need adequate amounts of antioxidants. A very effective way to provide skin with the necessary free-radical-fighting antioxidants is through the use of coconut oil which contains two anti-oxidants: ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:57:05 +0000
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