Coconut Oil For Dry Skin
Here is a start for coconut oil information the links in the articles will take you to Skin MD which Wayne'r thinks has a lot of good information as well.
Dry Skin Becomes Moist and Supple with Coconuts
By Gloria MacTaggart
If you've been reading health magazines, or even some of the
mainstream women's magazines, you have probably heard about the
health benefits of coconut oil. One of the most dramatic changes
it can make is in your skin. For protection against harsh
chemicals and environmental toxins, it's important to use a shielding lotion externally, but including coconut oil in your diet
may be the internal help you need to make your dry skin moist
and supple. Nearly one third of the world's population depends
on coconut to some degree for their food. In the Philippines,
for example, coconut has been a dietary staple for hundreds of
years. The meat of the coconut is used in many different foods,
and the oil is used in salads and cooking. Even though Filipinos
live in a climate that exposes them to the sun year-round, their
youthful, soft and wrinkle-free skin is attributed to coconuts.

The health benefits of coconut oil are numerous.
* Unlike the polyunsaturated fats used in the North American
diet in oils for salad dressing and cooking, coconut oil is an
antioxidant and does not cause free radical damage.
* It improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients
including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
* It has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties
that help prevent many diseases, including those of the skin.
* It softens the skin, relieves dryness and flaking, and
prevents sagging, wrinkles and age spots.
* It helps prevent thyroid dysfunction, which often manifests in
dry skin.
* It reduces the symptoms associated with psoriasis, eczema and
dermatitis.
It has also been used to treat cardiovascular health, improve
energy and metabolism, and is excellent for weight loss.
The combination of dietary coconut oil to provide the nutrients
and moisture you need internally and a good shielding lotion to
protect against dry
skin used by outside irritants is the perfect combination
for dry skin care.
About the author:
Author, Gloria MacTaggart, is a freelance writer who contributes
articles on skin care for 21st Century Formulations. For more
information, visit www.SkinMDNatural.com.
Coconut Oil by Gloria MacTaggart
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