If you're definition of effective is somewhat temporary, then I guess many of the products out there are effective. But why would anyone want temporary gains when long-lasting alternatives are available? Are we that brainwashed already?
To be fair, there are a few highly commercialized skin care products that do work. But almost all, if not all, cost an arm and a leg. There has got to be a better way.
Since unrefined coconut oil is naturally safe, your skin is in excellent hands.
Coconut oil skin care is chemical-free and packed with rejuvenating medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). That's the key.
Coconut oil is nature's most abundant source of MCFAs or medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). MCTs are loaded with antimicrobial nutrients. Think of MCTs as bodyguards of your skin.
Healthful skin has an acidic layer with a pH of about 5. This creates a chemical environment that is cruel to harmful microorganisms. Perspiration together with sebum (bodily oil secreted by sebaceous glands), promote this acidic environment. Together, they make sure that your skin is adequately protected.
Without sebum, your skin will eventually dry and crack up. And guess what. Sebum also contains MCTs. Aha! Is it getting clear now why coconut oil skin rewards are so profound?
Our skin is home sweet home to countless microorganisms, mostly harmless and some even helpful. Lipophilic bacteria is one of the good guys. They break down MCTs by feeding on the sebum and coconut oil.
Broken down, the MCTs become independent fatty acids called free fatty acids. As triglycerides, fatty acids can do nothing. But as individuals, they have a mean antibacterial and antifungal punch. Let's just say they prefer going solo. Selfish little fatty acids... But hey, that's great for your skin, right!
As a result, my acne breakouts are... Wait a second... I can't remember the last time I had an acne breakout. After discovering the coconut oil skin benefits, my pimples are now very much under control. Yes!
Just apply a generous, but not dripping amount of pure unrefined coconut oil on your face, neck, arms, chest, buttocks, thighs, legs and feet. Did I miss something? Its relatively small molecules will enter your pores in no time.
The Polynesians are known for having beautiful unblemished skin even though they're always under the damaging rays of the sun. That's because they use coconut oil on their bodies as a lotion, which is one of its oldest uses, actually.
But perhaps, coconut oil's true value here is its enduring care for your skin. This is the true test. It beautifies and perpetually protect and repair your skin from within.
As a result, the skin's connective tissues are much stronger. And strong connective fibers mean skin that is soft, smooth and supple.
By the way, in case you're wondering if your skin is functionally younger or older than your biological or true age, try this quick and easy skin elasticity test. Go ahead. You could be in for a surprise.
Coconut oil for the skin is far more than skin deep. Once the skin is completely penetrated, it will ultimately go to your bloodstream and begin another phase of even more health-boosting activities.
(Courtesy of Coconut Oil Central)
