Organic coconut oil is excellent at maintaining hydrated skin. Structurally, coconut oil is taken from coconut kernels. Our tasteless and colorless Body Butter from Crosby Family Farm is unrefined certified organic coconut oil.
Coconut Body Butter is an Amazing Body Moisturizer
Because coconut oil is fairly comedogenic, many dermatologists actually don't recommend it for use on the face — especially if you have naturally blemish-prone skin — but the body is fair game. "Instead of using it to moisturize your face, which can cause breakouts, you can use it as a moisturizer for the body because it's rich in fatty acids and has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties," says board-certified dermatologist, Joyce Park.
Fatty acids in coconut oil help protect and nourish the skin in two main ways, says Finney. "[They] provide good barrier control and help us hold on to our own moisture, which is great because it helps both treat and prevent dryness."
Coconut Body Butter Provides Moderate Natural Eczema Relief
The key word here is "relief." As we mentioned, coconut oil isn't going to cure any conditions — eczema included — but what it can do is help mitigate some of the symptoms, like dryness and itching. In fact, a 2014 study suggests that virgin coconut oil can soothe eczema better than mineral oil.
Coconut Body Butter Helps Relieve Toenail Fungus
Coconut oil is one of the most commonly used products for natural remedies. When it comes to foot fungus, this product works like magic. The fatty acids in coconut oil work as natural fungicides, causing the fungal membranes to break down and clear up. Use gloves to rub coconut oil to the infected toenail. You can even rub coconut oil over your entire foot to leave your skin soft and nourished. A thin layer applied 2 to 3 times a day works great as a toenail fungus treatment.