Study Coconut Oil As A Cure For Dry Skin

[sidebar]The research: Researchers asked 117 atopic dermatitis sufferers to put virgin coconut oil or mineral oil, and nothing else, on their skin each morning and each evening after bathing. After 8 weeks, the coconut oil group had a 20-point improvement in their skin’s ability to retain water, double the effects of the mineral oil group’s 10-point gain, which was measured using the TEWAmeter TM2010, a tool designed to measure skin’s water retention ability. What’s more, the severity of the coconut oil applicants’ atopic dermatitis decreased by 68% in the two-month period, while those using mineral only saw a 38% reduction.   The bottom line: No matter what condition your skin is in, adding quickly-absorbing virgin coconut oil to your daily skin care routine can hydrate and smooth your skin. “This research demonstrates how good virgin coconut oil is as a moisturizer,” says study author Mara Evangelista, PhD. “It’s affordable, effective, and especially helpful for the older population, when skin dryness is a pressing problem.”  More from Prevention: 14 Ways To Use Coconut Oil Today