5 Surprisingly Clever Uses Of Coconut Oil

5 Surprisingly Clever Uses Of Coconut Oil

Wellness
By kashish on 24 Oct 2018
Digital Editor
Kashish hold's a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. She has been working with the company since it's inception. Kashish writes lifestyle articles but is more inclined towards writing about makeup & all things fashion. When she is not busy in work, Kashish likes to read books or watch movies.

Coconut oil is one of the most common and frequently used product. From being used in cooking to remove makeup, it does everything. It is extremely versatile and has numerous benefits. It is easily available and easy to use. Coconut oil is being used from centuries. It is regarded highly in traditional Ayurvedic practice. With over hundreds if benefits, coconut oil is known to keep body healthy and beautiful. It is always in demand and frequent use has shown its positive effects on human body. Let's take a lo0ok at some of the surprising uses of coconut oil that you must have not been aware about.

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Prevents Infections

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Coconut oil has anti-bacterial properties and therefore it is extremely helpful in treating infections. It prevents growth of bacteria over injured and infected areas.

Reduces Stretch Marks

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Coconut oil helps in reducing stretch marks if massaged regularly over the area and prevents them from increasing.

Natural Deodorant

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It is a fact that sweat has no smell and the body odor is produced due to the presence of bacterias in skin. Coconut oil has anti bacterial qualities and if it applied regularly then the oil gets rid of those bacterias.

Improves Healing Speed

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Coconut oil if applied over the injuries reduces inflammation and increases the production of collagen that further leads to development of new skin over the wounds.

Protects Against Sunlight

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Coconut oil is known to have SPF in it. the SPF protects the skin from harmful UV Rays thus further avoiding tanning, dark spots and the risk of skin cancer.

 

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