VIRGIN COCONUT OIL ( VCO) Virgin coconut oil is extracted from “fresh coconut milk” and not from copra; by means of unique cold pressed methods. It is a chemical free process. It is rich in nutrients & lauric acid. Lauric acid is found in mothers milk and has potent antimicrobial properties. Difference Between Coconut oil and Virgin coconut oil: Virgin coconut oil also contains more antioxidants than regular coconut oil. Unlike the regular coconut oil, it is not put through bleaching (which occurs during the refining process for the regular coconut oil), nor is it exposed to any chemicals. Since the virgin coconut oil is unrefined, it also packs a more intense taste of coconut than the regular coconut oil. Typical coconut oil is produced from copra; process that involves ‘heat’. During the process some of the important nutrients are bound to be lost in typical coconut oil. Where as VCO is derived from Coconut milk through a unique cold press method, hence the prominent nutrients and antioxidants are not lost in the manufacturing process. Also recovery of VCO from coconut is very less compared to normal coconut oil. The process of VCO production process is explained as below:

It is said Virgin coconut oil is “God’s Gift in the form of oil”. Here is why: Advatages of VCO are: 1. VCO can help reduce heart disease risks: Our wonderful Virgin Coconut Oil is rich with lauric acid which is proven to reduce risk of having heart diseases. In the most recent studies by the University of Sto. Tomas, VCO is found to increase HDL or which is commonly known as good cholesterol. This also aids in lessening heart disease risks. It is recommended for you to drink 1-2 teaspoons every morning so you can have a healthier heart. 2. Improving Immune system: Due to the presence of lauric acid and other nutrients it boosts immune system. Direct consumption of 1-2 teaspoons every morning helps to boost immune system in human body. 3. CARETAKER OF SKIN: It is advisable to apply Virgin coconut oil directly on the skin as an alternative to the lotion / moisturizers that are available in the market which have chemicals in them. VCO due to its innate moisturizing characteristic, it has better impact in taking care of the skin and for the same reason it is being used as the base in some of the beauty products or soaps. 4. VCO in DENTAL CARE: As VCO has calcium and also has anti microbial characteristics if gargled with 1 tea spoon of VCO in the morning for few minutes oral health will increase as well as few people have found that this exercise has helped them to maintain their teeth white. 5. AN EXCELLENT SOLUTION FOR DANDRUFF: Applying VCO prior to taking bath and right after taking bath of scalp helps to keep away the dandruff. This has also benefitted in reducing hair loss. Try it and see the magic.