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[22] • DAYSPA • may 2017 in focus by Angela Melero © GETTY IMAGES Coconut Don't let this tree fruit's rough exterior fool you: Its interior contains a milky fl esh that's chock full of skin-nourishing properties. T he tropical gem known as the coconut has been serving humans since prehistoric times. Over the centuries, people have incorporated coconut's meat, water, milk and oil into nearly every aspect of life, including skin care. It seems that beverages like coconut water and milk are generating a lot of buzz these days, but beauty products featuring the fruit are becoming just as popular, thanks to its ability to soften, nourish and moisturize even the driest complexions. It's those skin-saving properties combined with an exotic, sweet scent that make clients feel like they're on a permanent vacation. A More than 20 billion coconuts are grown and harvested worldwide each year. A Sri Lanka, the Philippines and India are the three biggest coconut-producing countries. A Coconut water is a workable short-term substitute for human blood plasma and was used for emergency transfusions during World War II. QUICK FACTS