Virgin coconut oil prevents destructive free-radical formation and provides protection against them. It can help to keep the skin from developing liver spots, and other blemishes caused by aging and over exposure to sunlight. It helps to keep connective tissues strong and supple so that the skin doesn't sag and wrinkle. In some cases it might even restore damaged or diseased skin. The oil is absorbed into the skin and into the cell structure of the connective tissues, limiting the damage excessive sun exposure can cause. Coconut Oil has long been used the world over for a variety of skin healing applications, it has an incredible balance of natural saturated fatty acids not found in other oils, it encourages healthy skin for nearly every skin condition, it is antibacterial and antiviral and is thought to stimulate hair growth.