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Coconut oil is good for your hair

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Coconut oil can help protect hair from damage and dryness if applied ...
Women's Health

Can I use coconut oil as lube, or is that a terrible idea?

Like just about anything, picking the right lubricant is a personal choice that looks different for everyone. Considering how many options there really are—between water-based, silicone, and oil-based ...
Medical News Today

MCT vs. coconut oil: What to know

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil and coconut oil are two oils that have a variety of uses. Although similar, they both have their own benefits and health risks. MCT oil is a concentration of MCTs ...
Food & Wine

A Guide to Cooking With Any Type of Coconut, From Coconut Oil to Coconut Cream

Puerto Rican-born and Atlanta-raised Von Diaz is an Emmy Award-winning documentarian, radio producer, and food historian. She explores food, culture, and identity in her work and published her debut ...
Forbes

Is Coconut Oil Good For You?

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...
Women's Health

Does coconut oil actually work to nourish and hydrate your skin?

When it comes to beauty, there are some traditional at-home remedies that have been passed down through generations. From using rice water to wash hair to DIY turmeric face masks, at-home beauty ...