Coconut oil in skin care

Coconut oil is indeed an interesting and useful ingredient, but only in certain situations.

When coconut oil can be useful

Coconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids, mostly saturated.

Thanks to this, it:

• creates a nourishing occlusive film on the surface of the skin;
• helps retain moisture and maintain water balance;
• partially compensates for lipid deficiency - natural or acquired;
• contains lauric acid, which has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect.

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