Coconut oil: benefits for the body

Coconut oil – also known as copra oil – it is an excellent ally for you who care about your well-being and beauty . Thanks to its natural properties, it helps to take care of the face, body and hair. From the first treatments, this vegetable oil guarantees a silky, hydrating and protective effect to the areas where you will apply it. How is all this possible? Thanks to the natural presence of Vitamin E and antioxidants. In fact, their combined action is a real panacea for the skin and scalp , as it has an effect anti-aging surprisingly effective.

WHAT IS COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of Cocos nucifera , commonly known as coconut palm. Its seeds, coconuts, are a much loved and consumed fruit all over the world. And it is from the pressing and refining of their pulp, called copra, that it is created This product is widely used both in cosmetics and in the kitchen.

At the end of the processing, you will obtain an oily product rich in saturated fats, including lauric acid . It is a substance of great benefit for your body , as it has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

A LITTLE CURIOSITY

There Cocos nucifera it is a typical plant of tropical climates. At the end of the copra processing, due to the high ambient temperatures, Coconut oil comes in liquid form . But things change when it is transferred to areas where the climate is colder: already starting from 20°, it is possible that take on the consistency of butter . To prevent this from happening, the oil is hydrogenated, so as to remain in its original form up to 30°.

COCONUT OIL AND COSMETICS: A WINNING COMBINATION

Thanks to the extraordinary qualities of lauric acid, coconut acid is one of the natural oils most used to create highly effective and reliable beauty products. At Doctor Reynaldi we thought about a range of cosmetics designed for you who want to take care of your body and your hair . Each one has been designed thanks to years of experience, so as to guarantee you maximum effectiveness from the first treatments .

COSMETIC PROPERTIES

A common characteristic of vegetable oils and butters is their emollient and hydrating action. Thanks to the use of coconut oil you will be able to soften the skin and ensure that its cells remain well hydrated . Furthermore, thanks to its high concentration of Vitamins, it helps reduce the negative effects of free radicals and delay the appearance of wrinkles.

Coconut oil is also great for keeping your hair healthy . Thanks to its properties, in fact, it will help you to always have strong and shiny hair. It will also help you nourish your scalp, preventing the appearance of dandruff.

PURE COCONUT OIL: THE BEST FOR YOUR PERSON

The quickest way to benefit from using coconut oil is to use it pure . By applying it in the right doses, you will have an immediate feeling of well-being and hydration. There are many applications on the skin and vary depending on your needs. You can use it to slow the appearance of wrinkles, to prevent and/or improve dryness of elbows and feet and to soothe the effects of pollution on your beauty. Without forgetting the positive effects for those suffering from irritation post shaving and/or hair removal: coconut oil is also an excellent support for delicate skin.

You will be able to experience the benefits of this cosmetic by choosing pure, 100% natural organic silky coconut oil , made in our laboratory.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR

If you are looking for a specific product for the care of your hair, the nourishing mask with organic coconut oil will be able to satisfy your needs. It is a creamy compress based on coconut oil used by Polynesian women for the softness and shine of their hair and tsubaki oil, a camellia appreciated by Japanese women for giving strength and shine to the hair shaft. A clever mix of two cultures that will give new life to your hair!

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