More great studies about the benefits of Coconut Oil for use on dry skin! From Medical News Today

Coconut oil

Another natural oil that works well to treat dry skin is coconut oil. A 2014 studyfound that coconut oil is as safe and effective as petroleum jelly for treating dry skin. It was found to significantly improve skin hydration and increase the number of lipids (fats) on the surface of the skin.

As 2016 research explains, coconut oil contains saturated fatty acids that have emollient properties. An emollient is a fat or oil that acts as a moisturizer by filling in gaps in dry skin, making it smooth.