Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is really the best oil in the world. It is a miracle food which is incredibly nourishing, healing, protective and delicious. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a unique molecular structure of a medium chain fatty acid, which is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Lauric acid found in coconut oil is also found in human breast milk. That is why babies who are breastfed have better immune systems compared to those who are not. To maintain good health, adults are recommended to consume 2 – 3 tablespoons of VCO daily to get the same amount of lauric acid that a breastfed baby would.

When taken internally, VCO helps burn fat for energy and is known to promote weight loss. The health benefits of coconut oil are many! They include skincare, haircare, maintaining cholesterol levels, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, dental care and bone strength. These benefits are all attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid in coconut oil.

Most importantly for moms-to-be, coconut oil has been used for centuries by expectant moms as a natural remedy to prepare and aid childbirth. Coconut oil is highly recommendeded for perineum massage to keep the perineum area moisturised and supple. When taken orally, it literally acts as a ‘lubricant’ to aid delivery. Coconut oil is just amazing!

TANAMERA’s VCO is of the highest quality as it is Cold Pressed. It is THE product that we highly recommend moms-to-be to start using from early pregnancy.

Benefits of TANAMERA Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil:

For Prenatal Use:

• To moisturise and prevent stretch marks, apply on damp skin.
• To minimise tearing and need for episiotomy, massage VCO on perineum area and consume 1 teaspoon daily, 3-4 weeks before baby’s due date.

For Contraction and Labour Use:

• To minimise perineal tearing and for smoother delivery, at the onset of labour pains, consume a few teaspoons at regular intervals, and apply generously at perineum area

For Postnatal Use:

• To fade stretch marks and moisturise breasts to soothe and prevent cracked nipples, apply on damp skin
• To help lose excess weight, consume 2 tablespoons daily
• As a baby massage oil