Sometimes this blog throws up some real skin care gems that really need shouting about. Kokoso Baby Miracle Moisturiser is one of those products, and it now has pride of place in my bathroom cabinet. A pure coconut oil, it’s a bit of an all-rounder and suitable for every inch of baby’s delicate skin… and mummy’s.
Why Coconut Oil?
It’s the first made-for-baby skin care product I’ve used that has led with pure coconut oil; most of the biggies on the baby skin care market will favour lavender, calendula and jojoba for their soothing and relaxing properties.
You might be thinking that using pure oil as a moisturiser would be greasy, drying and cloying, but you’d be wrong. Natives of tropical climates have been smearing coconut oil on themselves for thousands of years to protect their skin from the sun and nourish their skin - and rightly so as this really works.
What’s so good about it?
Whatever you put on your skin is totally absorbed into the body and into the lymphatic system. That includes the many toxins (including carcinogens) in skin creams. This is what makes edible creams so ideal; if it doesn’t cause problems when ingested, it’s safe to use on your skin. In fact, it’s not only edible, but it’s also a wonder food, renowned for aiding weight loss and limiting the risk of diabetes.
Benefits for the skin include:
A nourishing & healing moisturiser - High in saturated fats, coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids, which are made up of teeny easily absorbable molecules perfect for sinking deep into the skin’s pores. These improve the skins natural barrier function and help reduce moisture-loss. They also provide all the energy your skin needs to heal and maintain itself.
Acts as an emollient providing a softening and soothing effect
Possesses proven antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties - Limits the amounts of microbes on the skin, helping ease conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and many other skin infections.
A natural treatment for acne - Kills the bacteria causing the problem (acne vulgaris) and possesses skin healing properties.
Makes you look younger - Improves the quality and appearance of skin by eliminating dead skin cells and reducing flaking skin. Contains antioxidants (ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid) that combat free radicals.
The Perfect Massage Oil - can be absorbed into the body very easily, this means it can be a superb massage oil.
Why Kokoso?
- It’s raw, cold-pressed virgin organic coconut oil which is completely nasty-free
- It’s made through a clever chemical-free and heat-free centrifugal extraction technique
- Coconuts are grown on controlled, certified-organic, traditional family-run farms in Thailand
- Production occurs in a closed sanitary environment using state-of-the-art technology
- All facilities are inspected, evaluated and approved according to US and EU organic regulations
As Kokoso’s take on coconut cream is 100% natural, it’s a solid almost waxy texture that melts down to a translucent oil in your palms. Kokoso coconut oil melts at temperatures above 24 °C so you’ll want to store it away from sunlight and radiators. In fact, you can also keep this in the fridge as no matter how many times it melts and resets, Kokoso will retain all of its moisturising properties.
The best bit? It’s a tiny £7.99 for a 180g pot.
So what did we think?
LOVED IT.
As a massage oil for Heidi it’s spot on. It stays lovely and oily on my hands so I can work it into her skin, yet is non-greasy and sinks in beautifully so I can dress her straight afterwards. After a nap, her skin still feels beautifully hydrated, even a little oily to touch, which is a welcome departure from her usually scaly dry skin. As regards her eczema, there’s been a HUGE improvement and Heidi’s worst affected areas feel much smoother and look less sore.
I’ve used Kokoso under her chin where dribbling has resulted in dry patches, in the creases on her dumpy legs where a build-up of sweat and dirt leaves minor chaffing, and on her nappy-rash prone bum. The naturally deodorising and nourishing properties have helped reduce all irritation and it smells pretty lovely too.
Not limited to Heidi, I’ve been using Kokoso as a natural cuticle oil, on my leathery elbows and knees, and the hard skin on my feet. My broken cuticles are now fixed so my nail polish is staying on better and my nails are looking stronger and growing faster. My knees and elbow are looking smoother and younger, and my feet are a little softer than before.
Along with my argan oil, I’d happily cite this as a bit of a hero product. It’s truly deserving of the accolade and a must-have for any well-heeled mum & baby.
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