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The answer is in the fat molecules. CNO is unique because it's predominantly medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Most other oils are primarily long chain fatty acids (LCFA).
MCFAs are awesome when it comes to fighting bacteria, viruses, fungi and many other disease-causing microorganisms. So aside from relaxing your muscles, improving blood circulation and relieving tension, rest assured that MCFA-rich coconut oil is also busy healing and protecting your body.
Note that once the oil, not just CNO, is massaged on your skin, it will eventually end up in your bloodstream. So it's wise to always keep in mind this rule of thumb when choosing healthy oils: If you wouldn't eat the oil, don't use it on your skin.
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a superb massage and/or carrier oil, no doubt about that. But since your body absorbs coconut oil quickly because of its small molecular structure (MCFAs), many massage therapists combine a good quality monounsaturated oil such as olive oil or almond oil.
Again, there are a number of monounsaturated oils out there so be careful. Choose very closely. I personally don't have any problems with 100% virgin coconut oil for my massage oil. I find it already gives enough lubrication so that my wife's hands can glide easily over my skin.
But then again, that's just me. So give it a shot and let coconut oil assist in giving you that soothing massage everybody deserves nowadays. Plus, you can't beat the improvement in your skin health and appearance. Plus plus, how about when it reaches your blood. A boost to your immune system, just to name one, would be more than nice, right.
Coconut massage oil. Truly for the best of many worlds.
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