The Benefits - Pure coconut oil can help to keep the skin from developing liver spots and other blemishes caused by aging and over exposure to sunlight. It improves the appearance of skin by helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple so that the skin doesn't sag and wrinkle. In addition, coconut oil can help heal and repair the skin and make the skin smoother and more evenly textured by removing the outer layer of dead skin cells. coconut oil can also be used in hair treatments to condition the scalp and soften hair.