Coconut oil is made up of 90% saturated fat and 9% unsaturated fat. One of the most abundant acids in it is lauric acid. It is derived from natural coconuts and is used in a wide range of skin and hair products This oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties due to its medium-chain saturated fatty acids, especially lauric acid.

Coconut Oil Properties

Antimicrobial Properties: Coconut oil has strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties due to its lauric acid content and can be effective in treating some infections.
Moisturizer for Skin and Hair: Coconut oil, as a natural emollient, moisturizes the skin and hair and prevents them from drying out.
Hair Strengthener: Coconut oil helps strengthen hair roots and reduce hair loss.
Treatment of Some Skin Diseases: Coconut oil is effective in treating some skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Reduce Inflammation: Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties and can be effective in reducing inflammation of the skin and joints.
Boost Immunity: The lauric acid in coconut oil can help strengthen the immune system.

Coconut Oil applications

Skin: Coconut oil is used as a moisturizer, emollient, makeup remover, natural sunscreen, and treatment of some skin diseases.
Hair: Coconut oil is used to strengthen hair, reduce split ends, soften hair, and protect hair from heat.
Cooking: Coconut oil is used as a cooking oil, in preparing salads and desserts.
Oral health: Oil pulling with coconut oil is beneficial for oral health.

Types of coconut oil

Refined coconut oil: This type of oil has a mild odor and taste and is used more in industrial applications.
Virgin coconut oil: This type of oil is extracted using natural methods and has the natural aroma and flavor of coconut.
Organic coconut oil: This type of oil is produced from organically grown coconuts without the use of chemical pesticides.
Important points in using coconut oil
Allergy: Some people may be allergic to coconut oil.
Oral consumption: Excessive consumption of coconut oil can cause weight gain due to its high calories.
Heat: Coconut oil is solid at low temperatures and becomes liquid at high temperatures.