Coconut oilhas been promoted for its ability to help moisturizedry skin.
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What Skin Benefits Does Coconut Oil Offer?
Coconut oil may provide several benefits, whether used for dry skin or a health condition.
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Ask a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or aren’t getting better after a few days.
Continue applying until the skin feels moist and supple.
If needed, coconut oil can be reapplied later.
Also avoid getting coconut oil inthe eyes.
What Skin Types Does Coconut Oil Help?
Coconut oil works best ondrier skin typesor skin affected by a condition like atopic dermatitis.
Unrefined coconut oil is oil that hasn’t undergone additional processing outside of extracting the oil.
It is either wet or dry-pressed from coconut and comes with the signature coconut scent and flavor.
Refined coconut oil means that some processing has occurred to remove some of the natural components within the oil.
Refined coconut oil may lose some of the coconut’s antioxidant benefits during production.
Should Anyone Not Use Coconut Oil on Their Skin?
People seeking to use coconut oilas an SPFshould likely reconsider.
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