Since time immemorial, women have been caring for their face and body, trying to keep youth and attractiveness. And the main help in this has always been the gifts of nature, which have properties that are useful for the body.
Natural elements of plant origin are now part of many effective cosmetic products for body and face care. Coconut oil, the properties of which have been known for more than four thousand years, can be considered a real miracle tool for maintaining health and beauty. Today , coconut oil is a favorite product for many women, designed for hair and skin care.
Coconut oil contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. The many beneficial properties of coconut oil make it indispensable in the care of face, body and hair. Thanks to its nutritious, cleansing, softening, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, coconut oil is a component of many creams, lotions, petroleum jelly, balms, shampoos, soaps. Widely used and pure oil - refined or unrefined. It is perfectly absorbed, does not cause allergies and oiliness, is ideal for all skin types, is well applied, despite its firm structure, makes the skin soft, silky, delicate, smooths fine wrinkles well.
Face care
Pure coconut oil, whose properties make it a universal face care product, equally effectively acts on both dry and oily skin, normalizing sebum secretion. The oil has a light texture, is perfectly applied and absorbed, penetrates the deeper layers of the skin, does not clog into the pores, forms a protective film. Coconut oil has a cleansing and exfoliating effect, well suited for makeup removal. The skin on the face becomes supple, fresh and radiant. Oil can be used as a moisturizer and nourishing agent instead of cream. For face it is recommended to use refined or refined oil
Body care
Coconut oil perfectly replaces body lotion after showering, creams for hands and feet. It softens, smoothes the skin, works perfectly on dry and coarse areas: elbows, knees, heels, hands, making them soft and soft. The oil tones and rejuvenates the décolleté area, soothes the skin after hair removal, heals small cracks and abrasions, and helps fight cellulite and stretch marks. Coconut oil, whose properties are incredibly diverse, can be used as massage oil - it is pleasant for the body and does not create the effect of oily skin. Lovers of sunbathing have long noticed that coconut oil makes the tan even, while protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, dehydration and excessive dryness. It is good to apply oil to the body after bathing and sunbathing. In the case of sunburn, it perfectly soothes the affected areas. Oil can be used both in pure form and added to sunscreens and sunblocks.
Hair care
Coconut oil, the properties of which allow you to effectively care for your scalp and hair, is used in the production of shampoos and balms. Pure coconut oil can also be used before shampooing. To do this, rub it into the scalp, hold for about fifteen minutes (it is better to wrap the head with a towel), wash your hair with shampoo. Oil is well absorbed into the hair, strengthens and protects them, makes it elastic, shiny, promotes rapid growth. For split ends, it is recommended to apply oil on the ends of the hair and leave overnight. Masks with coconut oil will help get rid of dandruff - the result will be no worse than from expensive dandruff shampoos. Particularly useful is oil for colored hair, which becomes more natural and holds color longer.
Can everyone use coconut oil? The harm and benefits come from any product, and coconut oil is no exception. For face and body care, it is required to choose refined oil, since untreated is not suitable for everyone. In addition, it is better not to use pure oil for problematic skin, as it can clog pores. And, of course, there is an individual intolerance to this product.