Ethos fermented coconut oil scientifically validated:

• contains 4.2 * 10 to the power of 4 CFU LIVE lactobacilli bacteria per 2 ml of coconut oil.
• to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus pathogens (main bacteria associated with eczema).
• to inhibit Streptococcus pyogenes (main bacteria associated with impetigo).
• up to six times higher in anti-inflammatory-rich polyphenols than other virgin coconut oils.
• Inhibits the growth of fibroblasts which trigger inflammation.

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