Exactly Hive account@blueorchid, coconut is absolutely healthy, but I only use it for the body. One have to be careful about:
"While coconut oil does give ‘good’ HDL cholesterol a boost, it can still raise ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels as well. That’s because coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat—even more than butter—and saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol. According to Walter C. Willett, M.D. of Harvard School of Public Health, “coconut oil is (not) as healthful as vegetable oils like olive oil and soybean oil, which are mainly unsaturated fat and therefore both lower LDL and increase HDL.” Since the long-term effects of coconut oil on cholesterol levels has not been researched extensively, it’s best to use coconut oil sparingly."
My favorite use for coconut oil is for sunbaths, I also mix it with my shower lotion (makes a perfect skin!) and after shaving instead of aftershave or lotion.
Have a great day and best regards
Tom