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The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a sleeper hit in the world of emollients. The word “oil” tends to scare people, but when I was doing research recently, I stumbled across several mentions of coconut oil and a glowing list of all of its benefits.
According to OrganicFacts.net, Coconut oil has antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, and moisturizing properties, which makes it a healthy choice for both consumption and topical application. It’s full of vitamins, especially Vitamin E, which we all know is excellent for our skin. It is lower in calories than other oils, and the fats it provides are easily converted into energy, which is why it’s a favorite of athletes.
We’re proud to say that the coconut oil that we use in our products is one of our Community Trade ingredients. Sourced from Samoa by organic farmers that have worked their land for generations, our coconut oil is lovingly tended to by one of our partner experts, like Isaako Faleao, who is pictured to the right.
So be sure to check out our entire line of products with Coconut Oil in them. Your skin and your heart will thank you for it.
