Coconut Oil Stretch Marks:
Avoid It During
And After Pregnancy

Our ancestors here in the Philippines (other countries too) applied and massaged (many still do) generous amounts of VCO on women’s bodies during and after pregnancy. The result?

Countless women were able and continue to naturally prevent stretch marks. It’s not uncommon for Filipino gynecologists to advise their patients with newborns to use coconut oil to eradicate stretch marks and rejuvenate their skin.

The oil of the humble coconut is so effective in addressing stretch marks that even bodybuilders and obese individuals benefit.

Coconut oil is the richest natural source of medium chain triglycerides (MCT). MCTs possess unrivaled antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic and antiviral properties that protect your skin from a multitude of harmful microbes.

MCTs provide a protective barrier and strengthen your skin’s connective fibers. This makes your skin strong, soft and supple (even after giving birth), a condition wherein stretch marks are simply non-existent.

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