The word ‘coconut oil’ ignites those precious childhood memories of my mother oiling my hair, providing my hair with nutrients and bringing them back to its healthy era. Those priceless head massages are as exquisite as the benefits of cold-pressed coconut oil. Let’s discuss more about extraction and the advantages of using wood-pressed coconut oil.
Coconut oil has throughout the decades, carved a distinct position for itself in the field of hair oils and cooking oils. Famous for its highly nutritious value for hair, its use in keto and paleo diets, and its strengthening of the immune system, cold-pressed coconut oil, as opposed to regular coconut oil, is obtained through the lengthy yet organic process of cold-pressing the oils.
Diving into the process of preparation of cold-pressed coconut oil
Wooden cold-pressed oils are organically produced on low heat with traditional low speed to avoid the accumulation of harmful toxins. Natural extraction allows the oil to retain its nutrients and antioxidants, allowing it to be marked safer than artificially extracted oils.
Organic coconut oil is extracted without the use of heat, steam, or high temperatures from basic, fully-grown coconuts. Using specialized oil extraction equipment, fresh coconut meat is pressed to extract the milk and oil. The process of fermentation or centrifugation is used to separate the milk from the oil in coconuts.
Why should you opt for the oil?
Organic coconut oil has several uses when used correctly. Some of the hand-picked usage from the long list of its benefits are listed below-
- Skin benefits- Due to its hydrating qualities, it can be used as a lip balm and moisturizer for skin, and cracked heels can be a substitute for shaving creams and can rejuvenate your soft hands. Pre-mature aging and inflammation can also be cured by the coconut oil’s antioxidants and anti-flammable compounds.
- Hair benefits- Do we even need to elaborate on this? Hair benefits from organic coconut oil include thicker, stronger hair. It contains vital nutrients like vitamins and minerals that help your hair follicles grow strong subsequently, resulting in glossy hair. Additionally, its antibacterial properties treat scalp irritation that causes dandruff as well as dryness.
- Health benefits- It lowers cholesterol, helps in diabetes, helps in weight loss, helps in arthritis, and acts as an immunity booster. Poof, the list is long.
The best quality of edible coconut oil is that it contains healthy fatty acids. It improves the secretion of insulin that avoids sudden spikes. Organic coconut oil is a good substitute for weight loss because it is free of saturated fats. The ability of organic coconut oil to increase blood flow and alleviate pain is beneficial to arthritis patients.
Along with the never-ending list of advantages of using cold-pressed coconut oil, it also helps in maintaining oral hygiene. Virgin coconut oil fights the various bacteria that cause cavities, bad breath, and general gum and tooth decay thanks to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It reduces the buildup of plaque in the mouth caused by food waste. Additionally, the components of virgin coconut oil assist in relieving gum inflammation.
Even after reading the never-ending list of benefits, if you aren’t persuaded to give the coconut oil a try, let’s focus on Vediko’s production of the Wooden Cold Pressed Coconut Oil to finally push you towards a healthier lifestyle!
Vediko’s Virgin Coconut Oil is made from dry coconuts (khopra). It is made using traditional wooden kolhu (wood press machines) to extract oil from dry coconuts which preserve its nutritious value, making it an absolute hit for a healthy lifestyle.
Till we go buy the cold pressed coconut oil to massage our hair and relieve the stress, why don’t you do the same?