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Skin Care

Coconut oils are excellent for food, drink, and personal care products. We can buy it as solid coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil. Many have used coconut oils for a long time in various ways due to their ability. The body can easily absorb it, and its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial, amongst other things. Fractionated and solid coconut oils can be refined, bleached, and deodorized, impacting their efficacy, smell, and appearance. Coconut oils, solid or liquid, are excellent sources of medium-chain triglycerides fatty acids, also known as MCTs.  "Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. During digestion, the body breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can then be absorbed into the blood. Fatty acid molecules are usually joined together in groups of three, forming a molecule called triglyceride.

Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum Inophyllum) is a deeply nourishing and regenerating oil used in skin, hair, nail, body care, scar healing and acne treatment. Volcanic Earth extracts Tamanu Oil for its products by collecting and drying the naturally fallen fruit of the Tamanu Tree. Collected and dried, then subject to a cold press extraction. The Tamanu tree is indigenous to the tropical areas of South East Asia, the South Pacific, and the Pacific. Primarily seen in parts of Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and even Southern India. Tamanu Tree Depending on the location, people call Tamanu Tree by various names. For instance, in Vanuatu, it goes by the name "Nabagura." While in Fiji, it goes by the name "Dilo" or "Dolno." Tahitians call it "Ati," Samoans refer to it as "Fetau," Maldivians as "Funa," and Hawaiians as "Kamani." Tamanu (Foraha) Oil is nourishing and

Now that we’re coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s time to dust off winter and restore dry skin and glow. Low humidity indoors and out, regular use of heaters, bucket loads of hand sanitizer, over-cleansing, and scrubbing have contributed to a lot of dry skin in need of TLC. Here are a few fun facts about skin. It is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet and has 3 layers. “The top layer is the epidermis, the skin's main protective barrier and the level where drying occurs. It consists of stacked layers of cells that are constantly in transition as younger, living cells rise from the lower part of the epidermis and eventually die and fall off after reaching the surface. This continuous cycle completely renews the skin about once a month.”

Hi, and welcome to The Coconut Store, your one-stop shop for nourishing and healthy coconut products for the pantry, skin, body, home, and pets. I am Reena, I am an everyday person seeking to live my best life by making healthy and better choices. I've found coconut products are a great addition to what I use, as well as a great alternative to some types of oils, flours and creams. I was born in Fiji, living there for only a short while, yet grew up with a lot of the cultural ways.  Coconuts were always in the house and used in many aspects of life - food, drink, hair oil, skin creams. It was the Fiji way of life. Wellness is a path I’ve found myself on for some time, starting with working in a spa environment and then learning about and understanding

Why Is Natural Skin Care Better? Skin is your body’s largest organ and your protective barrier. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impervious or impenetrable. You must be aware of what you’re exposing it to, and natural skin care is critical. If you put dangerous ingredients on your skin, they get into your body — exactly where you don’t want them. Consider all the potential irritants that come in contact with your skin — chemical-laden personal hygiene products, fragrances, city-treated water, deodorant; the list goes on and on. Abiding by an organic skincare routine and natural skin care products will help your skin feel and look healthier. The Problem With Standard Skin Care Products The process of developing and putting a skin care product on the market is shrouded in mystery. You might think there are regulations to keep everyone honest, but, believe