Why coconut oil darkens

Coconut oil

Coconut oil as the name implies is extracted from coconut.
The home method to extract the oil from the fruit is to ;

1. Grate the coconut.
2. Extract the milk and boil. As the milk boils, the oil comes out . This method is tedious and time consuming,so I just buy from a trusted supplier.

In my research, I recently learned that there are two types of coconut oil. The cold pressed and hot pressed. I wondered which is better?

When you see cold pressed coconut oil, unrefined should come to mind. When you see hot pressed,refined comes to mind. Cold pressed coconut oil is made with minimum heat, its unprocessed and unrefined. Cold pressed coconut oil contains all the natural phytonutrients.
Cold pressed coconut oil is the best.

Coconut oil comes with so much benefits. It can be used orally and Topically.

• Orally - It can be used for cooking and its healthier than most vegetable oils as it has very low cholesterol levels.
  Its used in most ayurvedic treatments

• Topically - coconut oil is a girl's best friend. From skin, hair to nails ,coconut oil can be your holy grail. It certainly has been mine since I went natural because its cheap and works great. It does a great job of adding shine and moisture to my hair. To be honest,it does a better job for me than store bought products.

• Nails - shinier,longer and healthier nails? Apply coconut oil to your cuticles every night before bedtime.

• Skin - Haaa. So many uses. So many claims.
  Coconut oil is great for the skin as well. Its a great moisturizer. Some persons says it lightens them while majority stopped using it because they got dark. I wondered why.

Coconut oil is a comedogenic product that clogs pores if left on.
It also doesn't react well to UV rays, thats the main reason it darkens.
Another reason why coconut oil darkens is hydration. Coconut oil is a good moisturizer but it is best used with another moisturiser to increase the results.
Coconut oil is great when used without sun exposure but darkens when used otherwise.
The sun is nigeria is no joke. Being in the sun without a skin product tans your skin ordinarily let alone when you use a skin product.

Whats the best way to use coconut oil?
Rinse off after 20-30 minutes
You can leave it on over night but NEVER use during the day or under sun exposure.

When used rightly, coconut oil is indeed a girl's best friend . It adds glow, shine and moisture.

Whats your experience with coconut oil?