Introduction
Coconut oil is an edible oil derived from the wick, flesh and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C and a clear thin liquid oil in warmer climates.Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma.It is used as a food oil, and in industrial applications for cosmetics and detergent production.
Coconut oil in food:
Due to its high levels of saturated fat, numerous health authorities recommend limiting its consumption as a food.
Coconut oil has a long history in Asia, particularly in tropical regions where the plant is abundant, where it has been used for cooking. It is the oil of choice in Sri Lankan cuisine, where it is used for sautéing and frying, in both savoury and sweet dishes. It also plays a prominent role in the cuisines of Thailand and Kerala, South India.
As an oil relatively recently introduced to Western countries, coconut oil is commonly used in baked goods, pastries, and sautés, having a nut-like quality with some sweetness.It is sometimes used by movie theatre chains to pop popcorn.
Other culinary uses include replacing solid fats produced through hydrogenation in baked and confectionery goods. Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated coconut oil is often used in non-dairy creamers and snack foods. In frying, the smoke point of coconut oil is 177 °C .
You can massage your legs with coconut oil:
According to a study, coconut oil application on human skin can enhance its function as a protective barrier. Along with nourishing and protecting your skin, oil massage also helps relax your feet muscles, soothe inflammation, and reduce strain or pain.
Coconut oil for moisturizing your legs :
While coconut oil works to seal in moisture, some people may find it too oily or clogging to use on their face. Goldstein advises using this type of oil on areas without too much hair and to apply just enough. Using too much coconut oil on your face or legs, Dr adds, can cause breakouts and folliculitis.
Folliculitis is often caused when hair follicles are infected with bacteria, commonly Staphylococcus aureus.It may also be caused by viruses, fungi, parasites, medications or physical injury. Sometimes the cause isn't known.
Coconut oil is good for massaging:
Coconut oil makes an excellent sensual massage oil because of its high saturated fat content. It is super slippery and contains no chemicals or toxins that may irritate sensitive skin. Natural, organic, virgin coconut oil has a lovely smell and is very moisturising when applied to the skin.
Stroking motion is best technique for massaging your legs :
•With your palm facing your leg, place your slightly spread fingers on your ankle.
•Apply pressure with your fingers as you move your hand toward your hip.
•Move your fingers back to your ankle and repeat the movement as your work your way around your entire leg.
•Repeat up to 10 times per leg.
Kneading and squeezing technique to give massage yourself to legs:
Wrap your hands around the area you would like to massage.Now use your thumbs and work your way up along the area by squeezing the muscle. The most common massage oils used for a leg massage are coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
Benifits of massaging your legs everyday:
It stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps remove toxins from the body. The lymphatic system is responsible for draining fluids from tissues. The lymph nodes act as filters, removing bacteria and viruses from the blood. By stimulating the lymphatic system, massage therapy promotes healthier blood circulation.
Advantages of massaging every night :
Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet can also benefit from a regular rubdown. Foot massage improves circulation, stimulates muscles, reduces tension, and often eases pain. It also gives you a chance to check out your feet so you can get a jump on treating blisters, bunions, corns, and toe-nail problems.
It's OK to put coconut oil on feet:
Did you know that coconut oil has natural anti-fungal properties? It makes a great moisturizer for your legs, feet and heels. Use it daily to keep your feet smooth and prevent foot fungus.
Sesame oil is also good for leg strength:
The blend of selected herbs and oils, such as Sesame Oil, desi cow's Butter, Sweet Flag, With regular use, Turmeric and Lavender, help tighten and firm muscles.
Oiling and massaging the feet doesn't take more than five to eight minutes and the results are fantastic, especially when done with sesame oil. Sesame oil has a warming effect that, in turn, helps in reducing muscle pain. It also works wonders during winters when the feet are often cold.
Massaging your feet every night promotes better sleep.
Foot massage just before you go to bed can help you sleep better by improving blood circulation, relaxing the nerves, and allowing the body to unwind. Restful sleep is encouraged from as little as four minutes on each foot.
The benefits of coconut oil on foot:
It eases pain.This helps in relaxing the strained muscles in your foot and relaxes your whole body for a better sleep. It has been proved that massaging your feet with warm olive oil or coconut oil can provide relief from inflammation caused by foot tendonitis.
Tendonitis Is an
inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease.Tendonitis is usually caused by sudden, sharp movements or repetitive exercise, such as running, jumping or throwing. Tendonitis can also be caused by repetitive movements, or having poor posture or technique while at work or when playing a sport. This is known as repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Application of Coconut oil in hand massage:
Coconut oil body massage is intended to stimulate circulation and calm the nervous system. It has anti-bacterial, hydrating, and healing properties to repair the skin. Also, it is rich in vitamin E and loaded with antioxidants that slow down skin ageing.
Putting coconut oil on your hands hydrate dry hands. Coconut oil can work wonders on dry, itchy skin. “I keep a jar of organic extra virgin coconut oil by the kitchen sink and put a little on after washing my hands to keep them soft and moist,” says an expert.
You can leave coconut oil on your hands overnight:
When applied overnight, it will trap the moisture into your skin making it soft, supple and hydrated. Lauric acid in coconut oil will help boost collagen production.
Hot water, detergents, and yard work can dry your skin, which can age your hands. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Applying a lotion or cream after washing your hands and bathing helps to trap water in your skin, which can plump up your skin.
coconut oil has demonstrated many advantages to meet the requirements for the composition of an anti-aging cosmetic product with the ability to moisturize, antioxidant, strengthen the skin barrier and support regeneration collagen in ECM.
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an intricate network composed of an array of multidomain macromolecules organized in a cell/tissue-specific manner. Components of the ECM link together to form a structurally stable composite, contributing to the mechanical properties of tissues.
Coconut oil for dark circles under eyes:
As a powerful natural and gentle anti-inflammatory, coconut oil is an effective method for lightening dark under-eye circles. It also moisturizes while it lightens to help prevent wrinkles and fine lines under the eyes.
Coconut oil for moisturizing lips:
Coconut oil contains fatty acids that help in moisturising your lips from within.Using it as a lip balm in the morning and at night will visibly reduce the pigmentation. It helps in keeping your lips happy and healthy.
Information compiled by:
Dr. Bhairavsinh Raol
