Coconut oil

 
1. Moisturising effects: A study published in the International Journal of Dermatology in 2014 found that coconut oil is an effective moisturizer for dry skin, it can help to improve skin hydration and also reduce water loss from the skin.

(Reference: Evangelista, M. T., Abad-Casintahan, F., & Lopez-Villafuerte, L. (2014). The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomised, double-blind, clinical trial. International Journal of Dermatology, 53(1), 100-108.).

2. Anti-inflammatory effects: A study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in 2019 found that coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to reduce inflammation in the skin.

(Reference: Agero, A. L., & Verallo-Rowell, V. M. (2004). A randomised double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis, 15(3), 109-116.).

3. Antimicrobial effects: Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a fatty acid that has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2017 found that coconut oil can help to inhibit the growth of various types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause skin infections.

(Reference: Carson, C. F., Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (2006). Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 19(1), 50-62.).

4. Wound healing effects: A study published in the Journal of Wound Care in 2018 found that coconut oil can help to improve the healing of skin wounds; possibly by promoting collagen synthesis and reducing inflammation.

(Reference: Nevin, K. G., & Rajamohan, T. (2010). Beneficial effects of virgin coconut oil on lipid parameters and in vitro LDL oxidation. Clinical Biochemistry, 43(4-5), 452-457.).