Organic coconut oil

Coconut oil is the new star in cosmetics. Moisturising, nourishing, anti-ageing, softening, repairing... it has many virtues. Our experts tell us all its benefits Coconut oil has been used for centuries to nourish hair and skin in exotic countries where the precious nut grows. In our country, after having fallen into disuse, it makes a remarkable comeback in our cupboards and in the vanity of the stars for the greatest happiness of our skin and our hair. If coconut oil is the new star in cosmetics, it is because of its nourishing and repairing properties. Very rich in essential fatty acids, lauric acid and myristic acid, it has a lipid-replenishing action and is very easily absorbed by the skin. It gives the skin a smooth appearance and the hair a shine. What is also very appealing about coconut oil is its ultra-sensory aspect. Because it's true that the name alone is an invitation to travel. Not to mention its delicious fragrance, which transforms every treatment into a cocooning pleasure. With such cosmetic and sensory virtues, it is not surprising that coconut oil is found in many cosmetics: hair oils, soaps, body balms and milks, hand creams, a range of shampoos, face care products... A precious elixir. Once the fruit is harvested, the flesh is separated from the milk and the shell. Then, as with good olive oils, "coconut oil is extracted cold - the benefits of coconut oil for the skin Very nourishing, coconut oil helps fight against dehydration. "It is a fairly gentle oil with repairing properties. It soothes, calms redness, and relieves skin that has been overheated by the sun. "It is less well known but its soothing action is equivalent to that of aloe vera", says the expert. In addition, due to its galenic nature, coconut oil also brings a satin finish to the skin and makes it sublime, without forgetting that it will subtly perfume it with this heavenly scent. It is therefore "smeared" all over the body and even the face! Lips and the eye contour area will find a new radiance. The Aroma-Zone laboratories highlight the foaming powers of coconut oil. "That's why it is widely used in soap making. Coconut oil has softening virtues that are also said to have an anti-stretch mark action. Lavera Laboratories qualify these properties somewhat: "Oils are generally good for reducing stretch marks, as they help to keep the skin supple. This is not a specific feature of coconut oil." Coconut oil is said to be comedogenic. The comedogenic effects of coconut oil have not been proven. However, the Training Manager specifies that "generally speaking, mixed to oily skin does not turn to oils. It is above all a question of consistency and an adapted care routine rather than the supposed comedogenic effects of coconut oil. The benefits of coconut oil for the hair The lauric acid contained in coconut oil has a strong affinity with hair proteins. As a result, it nourishes the hair in depth. It is a real joy for dry and frizzy hair