Unrefined coconut oil is solid at room temperature and has a strong coconut flavor and scent, which it can impart to foods that include it. Its smoke point, or the temperature at which the oil ...

More Coconut in an effort to make coconut oil a travel essential. Conscious Coconut Describing frequent trips to her husband’s native Colombia, Conte loves using her coconut oil on the road.

Coconut oil may have many potential benefits for the skin. Research suggests that it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Coconut oil is also very moisturizing for dry skin.

That being said, coconut oil isn’t necessarily good for all skin types. “Coconut oil is comedogenic so it may exacerbate acne breakouts and clogged pores,” says Dr. Murphy-Rose.