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Whats virgin coconut oil benefits for skin hair and nails?

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None: There are plenty of creams for dry skin. Select what appeals to you according to cost, smell, how it feels. Don't believe the hype.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Moisturizer: It works well as a hair conditioner and as a skin moisturizer. It contains lauric acid which is antimicrobial. It is used in some cultures for wound care and for viruses.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2019

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