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Coconut Water for Skin Care: What the Experts Have to Say

Coconut water: is it really the elixir of life? The drink’s recent surge in popularity has many curious about its wide-ranging list of health and beauty benefits. In an effort to find the truth, we asked the experts to dive into some of these claims, specifically about coconut water for skin.

1. Coconut water is rich in nutrients—but you might not be absorbing all of them.

Coconut water is an organic product rich in nutrients and vitamins. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Stacey B. Schulman, MS, RDN, CEDRD, CDN points to the vitamin C, which helps with collagen formation. Coconut water also contains vitamins A and K and is “an excellent source of the B-complex vitamins.” Antioxidants are a vital component as these will work to remove toxins from the body. In addition to protein and iron, coconut water has high levels of potassium, which Schulman says promotes hydration balance and calcium, which promotes skin growth. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Erin Gilbert, MD, PhD says that, in order to systemically absorb the nutrients in coconut water, one needs to maintain a healthy gut. Read more

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