Ingredients Under The Loop – Coconut Oil

Do you sometimes check the ingredients list on your products and wonder what it actually means? In the blog series ‘Ingredients Spotlight,’ we discuss common ingredients in our products. Let’s meet the ingredients that help us live planet-friendly lives! This week: Coconut oil. Extracted from the meat of mature coconuts, this plant-based oil is known for its nourishing, hydrating, and protective properties for both skin and hair. In this blog, we summarize all the information for you!

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What is coconut oil good for? These products often contain coconut oil

Coconut oil is a popular ingredient in a wide variety of care products, from sunscreen and day creams to shampoos and even toothpaste. Known for its excellent moisturizing properties, it’s perfect for treating dry skin and split ends. Additionally, coconut oil is often used in natural deodorants due to its gentle and antibacterial properties.

Like in the Light Ocean deodorant by Niyok, where Mirjam left a 5-star review:

“The best deodorant I’ve ever had! And that says a lot, as I’ve tried many. With this one, my armpits stay fresh for 24 hours or more. I’m really surprised. It spreads easily. The scent is also fine, it smells fresh with a hint of lemon.”

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What are the health benefits of coconut oil?

Coconut oil is packed with healthy fatty acids, such as lauric acid, which can have anti-inflammatory effects and help restore the skin barrier. It’s also praised for its antimicrobial properties, meaning it can help fight bacteria and fungi on the skin. For people with dry, sensitive skin or other skin conditions, coconut oil can provide relief: it soothes the skin and reduces irritations.

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What is coconut oil good for? 3 Benefits for your skin

From soap to body lotion with coconut oil, here are the three main benefits:

1. Natural hydration and nourishment
   Coconut oil provides natural hydration and nourishment for your skin. Rich in fatty acids like lauric acid, it penetrates deeply into the skin, offering long-lasting hydration. This makes your skin more supple and soft, and it can be a solution for dry or flaky skin.

2. Natural protection for your skin
   The lauric and capric acids in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties. This helps your skin fight bacteria and fungi while restoring its natural barrier.

3. Anti-aging and recovery
   Coconut oil is packed with antioxidants! With its vitamin E content, it helps protect the skin, slows the aging process, and supports the healing of scars or small wounds.

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What is coconut oil good for? 3 Benefits for your hair!

Coconut oil isn’t just great for your skin; it works wonders for your hair! With deep nourishment and restorative properties, it offers many benefits:

1. Prevents breakage and split ends
   The fatty acids in coconut oil have a small molecular structure, allowing them to penetrate deeply into the hair fibers, nourishing them from within. This strengthens hair, preventing breakage and split ends. Coconut oil is a solution for damaged or dry hair.

2. Promotes shine and softness
   Coconut oil forms a natural protective layer around the hair, making it smoother and shinier. It reduces frizz and flyaways, keeping your hair better styled and feeling soft.

3. Stimulates a healthy scalp
   The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil can help combat dandruff and a dry, itchy scalp. By massaging it in, you also stimulate blood circulation, which promotes hair growth!

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What environmental benefits does coconut offer?

• 1. Natural product
  Coconut oil is made from the flesh of coconuts (also known as copra). This flesh is washed and finely grated. The grated flesh is cold-pressed into coconut water and coconut oil. These are then separated into extra virgin coconut oil. The cold pressing method ensures that the nutrients and antioxidants remain in the final product, offering all these health benefits! No chemicals are used in this process.
• 2. Reduces the need for chemicals in care products
  The antimicrobial and nourishing properties of coconut oil are naturally advantageous. Because it already nourishes and protects effectively, there’s no need for chemicals to achieve the same effect. This means care products can be made with as many natural ingredients as possible, reducing chemical impact on the environment.

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Our conclusion… Coconut oil:

Coconut oil is a versatile and effective ingredient in sustainable care products. It offers numerous health benefits, from hydrating the skin to protecting hair, and is known for its natural antimicrobial properties. Want to experience the positive effects of coconut oil yourself? Whether you choose coconut oil toothpaste or refreshing coconut oil deodorant, order before 4 p.m. on weekdays and have it delivered tomorrow! Step outside with a radiant smile!

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