Think — Dr. Josh Axe

There are over 1,500 studies proving coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat—but did you know that it’s also amazing for your skin? Coconut oil is able to penetrate your skin on a deeper level than your average product because of its low molecular weight and the way it bonds with proteins. Coconut oil’s saturated fats helps the skin stay moisturized—the fat also stops moisture from escaping through the skin’s pores. These fats give the skin a healthy, smooth and even tone. Coconut oil also contains three fatty acids — capric, caprylic and lauric acid — that possess both disinfectant...