All About Virgin Coconut Oil

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Virgin Coconut Oil is derived from fresh coconuts unlike the ordinary coconut (cooking/frying) oil which comes from dried coconuts or Copra. According to tests, Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in antioxidants and is a very healthy food supplement.

A lot of people actually swears by its benefits in controlling blood pressure levels, gout problems, etc. When taken as a lotion, it is an effective and fast absorbing skin moisturizer. It is also said to be effective as an antifungal lotion.

As skin lotion, virgin coconut oil is good in treating Keratosis Pelaris, among others.

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Major coconut producer, Philippines has established a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) governmental standard in classifying and certifying Vrgin Coconut Oil (VCO) .