We love, love, love virgin coconut oil. Not only does it have the smell of fresh coconuts – a welcome escape from the dreary weather we have been having here lately – but it also is good for both the skin and the body.  Of course, we will be focusing on how good virgin coconut oil is for the skin.

First, what is it?.  Virgin coconut oil is what results from the pressing of the coconut meat.  Usually one things of virgin coconut oil coming from the Philippines, but the oil can come from Australia, India and other places around the

Virgin coconut oil is extracted from the meat of the coconut

globe.

If you run a search for virgin coconut oil, you will find that seems to be touted as the miracle oil.  It helps you lose weight, cures infections, is an antioxidant, helps your heart, is antifungal, anti viral, etc. etc.  neosoul.essentials doesn’t make any claims to the nature of what it does to your body, inside or outside, we just report what works and has worked for us and our clients.

When applied to the skin, virgin coconut oil melts very quickly and sinks into the skin, creating a barrier between the skin and the elements.  As a natural antioxidant, it is said to prevent premature aging and skin sagging.  And as a massage/skin oil, it is said to nourish the skin and hair, preventing wrinkling and age spots.

I often use the virgin coconut oil on my daughter’s hair – lends a wonderful shine – or as a quickie massage oil.  It smells wonderful and helps the skin.

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