Coconut Oil

What is it?

Coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera) is a plant-derived emollient oil rich in medium-chain fatty acids, traditionally used to moisturize skin and support the skin's antimicrobial defenses.

What does it do?

Commonly used as an emollient to moisturize dry skin. A double-blind controlled trial in adults with atopic dermatitis found virgin coconut oil reduced Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization more effectively than virgin olive oil, alongside comparable moisturizing benefit.

Real products containing this

• Cleaner Colada Oil Cleanser — Lelive

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