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Fall Skincare Routine: NIH Study Confirms Coconut Oil Benefits For Dry Skin

As the air cools, skin often becomes drier, tighter, and more prone to flaking. For women 40+, this seasonal shift can make mature or sensitive skin feel even more uncomfortable.

But here’s the good news: a recent study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms that organic, cold-pressed coconut oil is one of the most effective natural moisturizers for repairing the skin barrier.

That means your daily skincare routine can be simple, natural, and luxurious, without fillers or complicated steps, while still delivering real, visible results.

 

Why Coconut Oil Works for Dry, Aging Skin

Most creams and lotions are water-heavy and filled with synthetic ingredients that sit on the surface of the skin without addressing the deeper issue: a compromised skin barrier.

NIH research shows that virgin coconut oil (VCO):

  • Repairs the skin barrier to help lock in moisture
  • Reduces inflammation linked to eczema and sensitive skin
  • Provides antioxidant protection for aging skin
  • Softens rough texture for smoother, glowing skin

This makes coconut oil especially powerful during fall and winter, when your skin needs more support against dryness and environmental stress.

 

My Fall Skincare Ritual (Proven Daily Routine)

After more than a decade of using this method personally, I’ve seen how transformative it is, not just for me, but for thousands of women with dry, mature, and eczema-prone skin.

Step 1: Organic Coconut Oil Face & Body Polish

Gently exfoliates away dullness while infusing skin with nourishing oils. Works as a 5-in-1 ritual: daily exfoliator, face wash, moisturizer, makeup remover, and shaving oil.

Step 2: Mango Butter Face & Body Crème

Locks in hydration with antioxidants and essential fatty acids, leaving a satin, non-greasy finish. Perfect for face, neck, chest, hands, and body.

This two-step system is barrier-first, research-backed, and designed for daily prevention, not crisis-mode fixes.

 

Why Prevention Is the True Luxury

Beautiful skin isn’t about chasing the next miracle product—it’s about consistency with what actually works. By caring for your barrier daily with skin-recognizable oils, you’ll notice:

  • Immediate relief from tightness and dryness
  • Visible glow in 7 days with daily use
  • Long-term resilience against seasonal changes

 

Video Chapters

(click ahead to what matters most to you)

0:00 — NIH Research: Coconut Oil for Dry Skin
0:13 — Who Pure & Coco Helps (40+ Women)
0:45 — VCO Clinical Studies Revealed
1:24 — How Your Skin Barrier Actually Works
2:08 — What Damages Your Skin Health
2:39 — Plant-Based Skincare Research
3:11 — Essential Oils Benefits for Skin
3:32 — VCO for Eczema & Dry Skin Relief
4:19 — Fall Skincare Routine Guide
4:51 — Peppermint & Coconut Polish Demo
5:17 — Fall Moisturizing Skincare Tips
6:26 — VCO: Non-Irritating for Sensitive Skin

 

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The Bottom Line

The most effective skincare routines don’t rely on dozens of steps. They rely on consistency, prevention, and pure ingredients your skin already recognizes.

This fall, choose a barrier-first ritual that’s research-backed and proven to transform dry, mature skin into its healthiest, most luminous state.

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