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« Virgin coconut oil (VCO) inhibited TNF-a (62.34 ± 3.2 %), IFN-g (42.66 ± 2.9 %), IL-6 (52.07 ± 2.0 %), IL-8 (53.98 ± 1.8 %) and IL-5 (51.57 ± 2.6 %) respectively in THP-1 cells. (…) Our study demonstrated the anti-inflammatory activity of VCO by suppressing inflammatory markers and protecting the skin by enhancing skin barrier function ».
Varma, Sandeep R., et al. "In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of Virgin coconut oil." Journal of traditional and complementary medicine 9.1 (2019): 5-14. Source
« Studies have been proven that VCO exhibits antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antibacterial, wound healing, and moisturizing properties which were extremely important in the management of AD».
Chew, Yik-Ling. "The beneficial properties of virgin coconut oil in management of atopic dermatitis." Pharmacognosy Reviews 13.25 (2019): 24. Source
« The benefit of coconut oil on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. Fortunately, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin from the application of coconut oil ».
« Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infection ».
« Coconut oil also helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative disease due to its well-known antioxidant properties ».
«Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrients for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair a shiny quality».
Vala, G. S., and P. K. Kapadiya. "Medicinal benefits of coconut oil." Int J Life Sci Res 2.4 (2014): 124-126. Source
Deen, Afka, et al. "Chemical composition and health benefits of coconut oil: an overview." Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 101.6 (2021): 2182-2193. Source
Kappally, Shijna, Arun Shirwaikar, and Annie Shirwaikar. "Coconut oil–a review of potential applications." Hygeia JD Med 7.2 (2015): 34-41. Source
« Coconut oil and mineral oil have comparable effects. Both oils showed effectivity through significant improvement in skin hydration and increase in skin surface lipid levels ».
« Overall, by the end of the study, 72% (13 of 18) of the subjects in the mineral oil group and 81% (13 of 16) of the subjects in the coconut oil group showed an improvement of at least one level in xerosis grading».
Agero, Anna Liza, and Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell. "A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis." Dermatitis 15.3 (2004): 109-116. Source
« Due to its high content in saturated fatty acids (lauric, 50% and myristic, 20%) is an excellent fat for the synthesis of most of the cosmetic detergents. It is also used in sunscreens ».
Rabasco Álvarez, Antonio María, and María Luisa González Rodríguez. "Lipids in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations." Grasas y Aceites, 51 (1-2), 74-96. (2000). Source
