It Is Really Special!
Good For Your Skin
When applied externally it forms a protective antibacterial layer protecting the infected body part. Also, coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by helping to repair damaged tissue.
Helps With Weight Loss
Even though it is a fat, coconut oil actually helps with weight loss! The healthy medium chain fatty acids do not circulate in the bloodstream like other fats, they are sent directly to the liver and are converted into energy. Thus the body does not store the fat in coconut oil as fat; it uses it to produce energy instead. (more…)