Coconut: Why the health benefits are all they’re cracked up to be

Coconuts ... they taste great and their delightfully exotic scent will send your mind drifting off to tropical destinations. But are their health and beauty benefits really worth all the hype? We think so, and that’s why we’re sharing the key benefits of coconuts.

Did you know that coconuts…

  • Applied topically help to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward off infection.
  • Reduces symptoms associated with psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.
  • Support the natural chemical balance of the skin.
  • Soften skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
  • Prevent wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots.
  • Promote healthy looking hair and complexion.
  • Provide protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun
  • Can help speed healing of cuts and burns. It’s also great for fungal infections such as ring worm and athletes foot.

Applying coconut oil to your face/body everyday can make your skin look firmer and healthier. Coconuts boast healthy fatty acids, antioxidants and high levels of calcium, magnesium and other anti-aging nutrients that make them a definite go-to for healthy skin and hair (BBC Good Food).  According to Composure Magazine, “applying coconut oil to your face/body everyday can make your skin look firmer and healthier”.

If you’re looking to add coconuts to your beauty routine - we’ve got it covered! Go nutty with our product range which includes the Coconut Age Corrective Moisturiser, Coconut Firming Body Lotion, Coconut Sugar Scrub, and our Coconut Milk Cleanser.

Here’s what the press says about a few of their favorites:

Coconut Age Corrective Moisturiser:

YAHOO Beauty Coconut: Why the health benefits are all they're cracked up to be Eminence Organic Skincare

“It contains a Natural Retinol Alternative made with chicory root and tara tree gum, so it’s made especially for dry and aging skin, but even if your skin is sprightly and dewy, you can use the moisturizer as an preventative anti-aging cream at night... But really — the smell!  I’ve started inhaling it at my desk." - Yahoo Beauty

 

Coconut Firming Body Lotion:

Elle Coconut: Why the health benefits are all they're cracked up to be Eminence Organic Skincare

"I'm a moisturizer slacker, but this lotion has a pump (key for laziness) and smells like coconuts from a far-off land (so I comply)." - Health & Beauty Editor Katherine Flemming, Elle Canada

Coconut oil can also do wonders for your gorgeous mane. Not only does coconut oil bring extra shine and hydration to your hair, it's also loaded with protective, free-radical fighting antioxidants that help protect your locks from sun damage (Composure Magazine).