Oils of all kinds (Argan! Avocado! Sesame!) are trendy right now, whether for cooking, oil pulling or moisturizing your hair or face. But celebrity beauty expert Victoria Radford insists that coconut oil is in a category all on its own. Because coconut oil can penetrate the epidermis, she believes it’s a true skin saver. So when she started creating products for her RAD by Victoria Radford line, she had one main condition: they had to include this star ingredient.

Here are the reasons why Radford claims that coconut oil is one of the best things you can add to your beauty routine:

1. Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, which means it will fight the bacteria that causes blemishes.
2. It can be used as a face serum to combat dryness.
3. You can rub it on your lips for chemical-free hydration.
4. It effectively removes makeup.
5. Due to its high lipid content, it can calm psoriasis, eczema and atopic dermatitis.
6. You can use the oil to treat bug bites and other irritations and protect the skin from future damage.
7. Coconut oil has a brightening effect on the skin.

What do you think? Is coconut oil a miracle worker, or is it all hype?

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