Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Coconut Oil


I realize that in this economy (or, if you're like me and a single mom then in any economy), budgets are tight and it is often tough to "splurge" on beauty products that are toxin free and planet friendly. While I am a big advocate of anything made by Burt's Bees, I do realize the price tags, while worth it, aren't cheap.

Enter Coconut Oil. I got mine at an Indian food store, but it can be found at grocers everywhere, right along with all of the other cooking oils, and its cheap. Some gets poured out into a smaller container to be used as moisturizer for my entire face and body, straight up, before bed. Some gets mixed with epsom salts (more salt than oil) for an in-shower scrub and moisture treatment. The rest stays in the kitchen for cooking.

Some benefits include: hair and skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength. These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, soothing, etc (OrganicFacts.net).


Here is some original research on the health benefits of coconut oil in cooking:

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