Nov 1, 2023, 01:30 PM IST
Come winter and coconut oil is the go-to oil for its health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, improved skin and oral health, and weight loss potential.
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Coconut oil may have antimicrobial properties and of which many people use coconut oil as part of their hair, skin and oral care routines.
Coconut oil can improve dry skin and lips. Applying coconut oil topically can help increase skin moisture content and protect your skin from external factors like allergens, chemicals, and other environmental irritants.
Some people apply coconut oil to their hair to help improve scalp and hair dryness and to lock in moisture.
Oil pulling became popular a few years ago and uses coconut oil to improve oral hygiene.
Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains fatty acids that reduce inflammation both internally and externally.
Coconut oil is both antifungal and antibacterial