Virgin coconut oil (vco) is extracted from fresh coconut milk and is 100 percent natural. It is unrefined, unbleached and cold pressed. Unlike other coconut oil that is extracted through heat, vco does not possess that latik odour, but fresh aroma of coconut oil. Vco is the most healthy and versatile of all vegetable oils.

For dietary - vco is rich in medium chain triglycerides which help boost metabolism and provide an instant source of energy. It also has lauric acid in good quantity which helps fight bacteria, fungi and viruses and improves immunity. For hair - vco contains vitamin e which is an essential nutrient for healthy skin and hair.

It helps nourish and strengthen the hair. The anti fungal properties of vco help fight dandruff and boost the health of the scalp. Vco can be liberally applied on the hair and let to stay for 1-2 hours or overnight before showering. For skin - vco acts as a natural moisturizer and is helpful for dry/rough skin.

Using it to moisturize the skin will keep the skin looking soft and supple. Vco is packed with antioxidants, along with the medium chain fatty acids that actually help build cells. This slows down the development of wrinkles and promotes younger looking skin. It can also be used as a nappy rash cream and prevents any irritation from rashes.

Vco can also be used as a natural treatment for cradle cap. The oil needs to be massaged into the babys scalp and left for 20 minutes. The vco will act as a moisturizer and will loosen the cradle cap flakes while nourishing the scalp. Disclaimer - the benefits mentioned above are of general in nature and might vary from person to person.