The Power of Coconut and Olive Oil

We all want to look and feel our best. One of the most useful products that I have come across is coconut oil and olive oil. These two oils can do wonders for your hair, nails, and skin. Below, you will find multiple uses to bring new life to your body.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can be used to lighten age spots if you rub the areas directly with the oil. This can dramatically make a person look younger. Remember, results are not instant and will require some time to see any progress. Be consistent and there will be change

 Coconut oil is a good type of fat that when consumed may aid in the ability to lose weight. It helps increase ATP production and increase energy. By doing so, your energy and metabolism will increase allowing your body to lose weight with a proper exercise routine.The fatty acids in coconut oil (called medium-chain triacylglycerols, or MCT) are shorter and more water-soluble than those in other oils, such as olive or canola. “So they’re more directly routed to the liver, where they’re readily burned for fuel,” explains Peter Jones, Ph.D., professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada.

If pregnant, a woman can rub coconut oil on her belly and breasts to prevent stretch marks or even lighten them if they are already there. It is important to only use cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil to get the most benefit. 

Rubbing the oil onto your skin after a shower will be one of the best moisturizers that you can ever buy. The oil is natural and has no perfumes, additives, chemicals, or toxins that would otherwise clog pores. Lastly, this oil has a natural coconut scent that is quite lovely.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is excellent in protecting your cells from damage thanks to a wonderful antioxidant called polyphenols. This means that it can protect your heart from coronary damage and free radicals that can cause you to age faster.

According to MayoClinic, olive oil has monounsaturated fats which may lower cholesterol levels when consumed in your diet. Another great benefit would be that insulin levels can controlled the use of this oil. Overall, when insulin is controlled, sugars are used more efficiently and do not get stored as unhealthy fat in the body.

Although many uses for olive oil can be used internally, there are also many uses for it externally. It can be used as a cheap makeup remover and has no added ingredients, such as alcohol, that will dry out the skin. High grade Olive Oil has oleic acid, carotenoids, oleuropein, and vitamin E which is absorbed and used by our skin. Oleic acid helps to soften the skin, vitamin E improves the elasticity of the skin, and carotenoids protect your DNA and RNA.