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Coconut oil can hydrate the skin and help it retain moisture. It may also have antibacterial properties. Additionally, coconut oil may help reduce inflammation and promote wound healing. Researchers ...

Refined coconut oil has a mild flavor but you can use it at higher temperatures. Unrefined coconut oil is minimally processed but has a coconut flavor and a lower smoke point. Coconut oil has emerged ...

Coconut oil is used as a cooking fat and as a moisturizing ingredient in skin and hair care products. (Photo Credit: Geo-grafika/Getty Images) Coconut oil is edible oil made from pressing the meat ...

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 ...

Possible benefits of coconut oil include increasing good cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, reducing stress, and more. However, more research into the effects of regular coconut oil use is ...