Coconut oil has been the most heated conversation in both kitchen & skincare. For ages we have avoided coconut oil due to misconceptions. Newer research and studies found that coconut oil carries innumerable benefits when used as a cooking oil and as skincare. However, there is a difference between food grade coconut oil & oil that you use topically as skin care.
What is Food Grade Coconut Oil?
The many different extraction processes make happen the varieties of coconut oil. We have extra virgin coconut oil, commonly used in cooking and fractioned coconut oil used as a skincare.
Coconut is good for cognitive development. It helps clear brain fog & ensures concentration & focus. Extra virgin coconut oil is obtained through “cold-pressing” – it is extracted from the flesh of the coconut. While this type of coconut oil is more whole & pure, it is concerned highly comedogenic as a skincare staple. EVCO stays solid at room temperature due to long chain tri-glycerides. Fractioned coconut oil has its long chain triglycerides removed, making it liquid and transparent at room temperature. Although it is not whole of the coconut but a fraction, this type of oil retains antioxidants & vitamins making it one of the best skin care products.
Coconut Oil as Skin Care
Fractioned coconut oil is very nourishing, hydrating & moisturising. It is used in many skin care products & has been even dubbed as Holy Grail for both hair & body. Coconut oil when mixed with other skin food results into a miraculous skin care products such as Coconut Beautying Oil serum. Besides coconut it contains grapefruit oil & vitamin E. It has numerous skin care benefits such as combating eczema, minor wounds, chapped & dry skin, healing inflamed skin, UV interception etc.
This oil is considered a nourishing body oil. Due to its smaller structure it is able to penetrate deep into the skin layers repairing the damage & providing intense hydration. It is able to lock in the moisture & hold it longer. Since it also contains grape fruit oil, it remains even lenient on oily skin & does not break it out as common with EVCO.
MCT Coconut Oil
Medium chain triglycerides offer several health benefits as opposed to its long chain triglycerides fatty acids. The real deal behind MCT oil is Lauric acid which is hailed for its anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. Lauric acid also prevents obesity & cardiovascular diseases. It also aids in digestion, balance hormones & keep you active. MCT oil is consumed directly, in salad dressings or as cooking oil replacement.
Coconut oil is your all-in-one product however the extraction processes distinguish the usage of each type. While one form of coconut oil is good in kitchen it could wreak havoc on your skin. Be very careful when choosing between the types of coconut oils especially when including it in your facial skincare regime. You can use the solid form of coconut oil to massage your scalp and body but avoid using it on face since it is highly comedogenic. Get yourself the right oil to maximize the benefits.
