What is the difference between Raw Coconut oil and Extra Virgin Coconut oil?
Looking for good natural oils for my skin and ran across raw coconut oil and extra virgin coconut oil? Also if you know any other oils that are good for the skin that would be great!
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Raw coconut oil is not as refined and pure as extra virgin coconut oil. Extra virgin coconut oil is from the first pressing and collection of the coconut oils. Whats left over after that is raw coconut oil, and the rest goes on to other uses as well.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE:
The oil, which is said to have restorative and age-defying effects, has become one of the latest miracle ingredients in the beauty industry. High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it is believed to help all sorts of skin conditions: dry skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, wrinkles. Moroccans slather it on their skin, hair, nails and even their babies.
Argan Oil has so many benefits for skin and so it is very popular skincare product among women. For centuries, Moroccan women have used argan oil to treat several skin problems. Some of the benefits of argan oil for skin are as follows:
* Argan oil is a highly effective skin moisturizer with antimicrobial properties. It is a lot more than a simple moisturizer because it does not contain any cholesterol. Argan oil is more effective than other natural skin moisturizers such as shea butter and olive oil due to high content of fatty acids.
* It also helps to restore the natural pH of the skin.
* Argan oil helps in reducing the wrinkles and softening the skin.
* Argan oil has a sebum regulating action on the oily skin that reduces the oiliness.
* It has also shown to increase the elasticity and tightening of the skin.
* If you are suffering from acne or chicken pox scars, application of argan oil is very beneficial to reduce these blemishes.
* Argan oil is also known to neutralize free radicals, treat acne, eczema and psoriasis.
* Argan oil has regenerating properties on skin by revitalizing the cell functions that prevent early skin aging due to sun, pollution, stress, smoking, etc.
* By application of argan oil on nail, brittle nails can be made stronger.
* It can help to reduce skin inflammation and skin irritation, helping to cure numerous dermatological disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and even acne.