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Uses of Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil possesses antibacterial and antiviral properties which can be very beneficial to our health. There are many ways that at home we can use a natural product for treating ourselves and not have to spend a lot of money on medicaments that affect us eventually with all the chemical formulation interferences.
Virgin coconut oil is a natural oil that can be used both internally and externally. It is recommended that you need to take at least 3 tablespoons a day. Taking this dose will help you tremendously against many ailments.
Skin diseases can be frustrating…from fungal infections to chronic psoriasis….skin diseases can be frustrating. There are other skin problems which can be unsightly such as warts, blemishes, scars. They can have psychological effect on you. These diseases don´ t just cause discomfort, can also be embarrassing.
We all use countless of products such as ointments to ease discomfort of various skin discomfort. But we often forget or do not know that effective treatment can be done using coconut oil which is not well known.. It is an option one can try that is natural, effective, and not so costly.
Warm virgin coconut oil is excellent as massage oil. It can improve blood circulation. It soothes the muscle by virtue of its therapeutic properties. It can also increase the metabolism that rids off toxins through the skin. Because it is quickly absorbed by the skin, you can combine it with other oils for various other treatments.
High Fever: Massaging virgin coconut oil on whole body will lower body temperature.
For treatment of acne: virgin coconut oil will not make your face oily and greasy. It will clean the pores and clear your face due to its antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Dry flaky skin: You can use virgin coconut oil for skin treatment frequently to keep your skin moist. Not only will your complexion improved, scars and discoloration on skin will also vanish. Many women have been successful in clearing stretch marks by using virgin coconut oil Virgin coconut oil can also be used as a sun tan oil lotion and sunscreen. It will make your skin more resistant to sun´ s rays decreasing your chance to have skin cancer. Since virgin coconut oil is absorbed fast into the skin, it does not allow the skin to be burnt. But care must be exercised not to allow yourself too long in the sun.
If you suffer from athlete´ s foot you can apply virgin coconut oil regularly to help you get rid of this problem.
Body Odor: With it antibacterial and antiviral properties, virgin coconut oil is useful in ridding you of bad body odour especially under the arm where microbial activities occur. It has also been stated through personal testimonials that herpes, gonorrhea, uninary tract infections, pneumonia have been cured using coconut oil.
Internal use of virgin coconut oil is more popular as a cooking oil. This oil helps in improving the digestive system. This helps prevent stomach and digestive related problems. The saturated fats present in virgin coconut oil have antibacterial properties that can fight against bacteria in the intestinal tracts.
Babies skin. Virgin coconut oil is helpful on babies skin. A close look at many baby oil products shows that they can contain mixture of mineral oil such as liquid petrolatum. Virgin coconut oil is clean natural product without chemical formulation can be relied upon for good protection of your babies´ skin. For nappy rash, application of virgin coconut oil after every nappy change can moist the skin, control the rash and after a few days, you will notice that the rash has been cleared and leave the skin of the baby, moisturized, soft and supple.
As dandruff treatment, virgin coconut oil is useful and beneficial. It will sure leave the skin moist and will dampen the flakes. If head skin is feeling itchy as well, this oil will eradicate this problem
Against cold and flu, rub hot virgin coconut oil on the chest, head and nose. This will help against runny nose and relief of the block nose. You can also douse the head with coconut oil and rubbing in with fingertips and leave overnight if possible.
Virgin coconut oil is versatile. Apply coconut oil mix with peppermint oil on skin for an effective insect repellant. It can also be used to heal animal wounds
Using virgin coconut oil applied on open wound can be very effective by forming a protective layer which can shield against dust, air, fungi, bacteria and fungus. The damaged tissues are repaired faster.
 Here is what you should see for an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil :
Colorless and crystal clear.
Light, fresh coconut aroma  
Natural Coconut taste
Quick absorption
No oily feel
Very light viscosity  
Advantages :
High purity: without refining.
Used as food oil as well as in high-end formulations.
Excellent in body care.
Long shelf life. 
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
No refining
No chemicals added
No bleaching
No deodorization
No hydrogenation
Made without heat processing

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