There are so many things we don’t know about oils, vitamins, minerals, and many other related health products available out there. What they are, why we need them, where they came from. Wanting to find out more about these substances can be pretty difficult. Most of the write-ups that tell us about them can be boring. Most of the time, you end up having to scroll your way through paragraph after paragraph just to find something interesting.
But now you don’t have to!
Follow our ‘Did you know?’ to find out 20 interesting facts about the different vitamins, minerals, or oils available out there to help your body and mind. All easy to remember and laid out here for you to find!
20 interesting facts about coconut oil
1. Coconut oil is derived from the wick, the meat, and milk of the coconut palm plant.
2. Coconut oil is a white solid fat.
3. When this white solid fat is heated, or the weather gets warmer, it becomes a light liquid oil.
4. Coconut oil contains vitamin E.
5. Coconut oil can help ease eczema.
6. It has a moisturising effect on the skin and acts as a natural skin conditioner.
7. It can help block your skin from the sun’s UV rays, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
8. Coconut oil has anti-aging properties when applied to the skin.
9. Coconut oil is excellent for cooking at high heat.
10. Swishing your mouth with coconut oil for 10 minutes can help reduce gum disease, inflammation, dental plaque, gingivitis, and tooth decay.
11. Coconut oil is a natural tooth whitening aid.
12. It can be used as a natural deodorant.
13. It’s an excellent cuticle oil – an oil that is used to hydrate and moisturise the nail bed.
14. It’s effective at removing make-up.
15. Coconut oil can soothe sunburnt skin. Only apply once the skin has cooled.
16. It has antifungal properties.
17. It acts as a great hair conditioner.
18. It can help eliminate dandruff.
19. Massaging your head and body with coconut oil can help with stress relief.
20. Coconut oil can provide moisture to your hair and scalp whilst healing damaged or broken hair.
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