Stave off the winter cold with coconut oil

Winter is fast approaching and we can all feel our energy levels dipping. Difficulty shaking a cold? Skin looking tired and pallid? Our top tip is coconut oil

Coconut oil possesses both antibacterial and antimicrobial virtues. What better way, then, than using it in your kitchen this winter to boost your immune system?

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and E, and also in saturated fatty acids, this oil also helps stave off premature ageing in your skin. Slather it on as a face mask or add a dollop to a neutral day cream and it will hydrate and nourish your skin – the perfect armour against a wintry cold day!

To get the very most out of all coconut oil has to offer, try warming some up and using in a massage. Not only will you feel relaxed, but your skin will be cleansed of any dead cells as well as being deeply hydrated and get that youthful suppleness back