Coconut oil is widely popular not only in areas where palm trees grow, but also in other countries. Not all of its types are equally useful, so you need to know which product is worth using. Researchers believe that it is better to use unrefined coconut oil (cold pressed). It gives hair a chic shine.
Woman and beauty
These two concepts are inseparable. But in order for the curls and nails to radiate health, you need to work hard. Today, there are many care products, but coconut oil is a multifunctional drug that is preferred by most girls.
What is coconut oil good for?
It is obtained from the pulp of coconuts. Very pressed coconut oil is cold pressed. The price for it is acceptable and does not "bite", in Russia its cost is about 250-300 rubles. The properties of this product are explained by the fact that the composition is unique in its kind due to fatty acids and vitamin E. Oil refers to solid - if the temperature value is low, it freezes. But it can be easily melted in a water bath or in the microwave. The product has a pleasant aroma, and produce it by cold pressing. Refined is characterized by the absence of smell and contains much less useful components, since they are lost during cleaning.
The oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties, restores damaged cells, moisturizes and nourishes the skin and hair, and also neutralizes the effects of adverse external factors.
Why is coconut oil so popular?
This is because this oil has not only medicinal, but also preventive properties. It consists of acids, each of which has certain characteristics. Their complex effect on the body brings undoubted benefits. If you regularly use coconut oil (cold pressed), you can achieve good results:
- strengthen hair;
- soften the skin;
- slow down the aging of the body;
- increase immunity;
- remove cholesterol plaques;
- reduce sugar and get rid of subcutaneous fat;
- reduce pain and swelling;
- speed up the healing process;
- remove the foci of inflammation.
If you know all the properties that cold pressed coconut oil has, its use can be quite diverse. With it, you can not only improve the appearance and well-being, but also conduct experiments in cooking, diversify the taste of many familiar dishes and turn your own kitchen into a restaurant. In order not to harm, you must clearly know the dosage and adhere to the rules for using oil in each case.
Where is coconut oil used?
This product is considered universal, therefore it can be applied in the following areas:
- Make masks for face and body.
- Add to bathtubs.
- Use as a healing agent.
- Apply for body care after sunbathing.
- Do massages.
- Add to food.
Application in cosmetology
In this area, you can use oil indefinitely: take care of your hands, hair, nails and the body as a whole. If used correctly, fatty acids will have a very beneficial effect on the body.
Strengthening the curls, it is worth remembering that it is not necessary to apply unrefined cold pressed coconut oil to the roots of the hair. This can cause irritation and itching. It is more advisable to apply it along the entire length of the hair: the structure will be restored, fragility and cross section will disappear, the curls will become voluminous and shiny.
Refined oil can be applied to the roots, but the effect of its use is not so noticeable. If desired, you can use shampoos and balms based on it.
Face care
Coconut oil can be part of the finished masks and creams, and is also often used as a standalone product. They need to lubricate the skin twice a week. Regular application will help get rid of acne, black spots and various rashes. The skin will become soft and tender, peeling spots will completely disappear.
If you apply oil to the body before tanning, the skin will acquire an amazing color - chocolate.
Using coconut oil (cold pressed) during the massage, you can easily warm up the skin and improve blood circulation.
Medical use
Coconut oil is difficult to name as an independent medicine, but it is widely used as a component due to astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
It is proven that oil helps with:
- jaundice;
- migraine;
- ulcers and other wounds;
- diabetes;
- hemorrhoids;
- thrush;
- epilepsy and nervous disorders;
- bleeding;
- skin rashes and allergies.
Before use, consult a doctor. Only a specialist can prescribe an adequate dose and give recommendations that need to be followed. Do not self-medicate, it can cause serious harm to health.
How to use oil in cooking?
A product purchased at a grocery store has slightly different properties. It gives the familiar dishes a refined, piquant taste. It is better to buy cold pressed coconut oil only at trusted retail outlets. Its price is quite affordable. It can be used instead of regular vegetable oil.
During heat treatment, the product does not emit carcinogens, so it can be used by people who follow a diet. Especially tasty are sweet dishes and pastries, if you cook them with coconut oil. You can also add it to hot coffee, tea, chocolate or milk.
Helpful information
When buying coconut oil (cold pressed), you need to make sure that the package has a note that it is made exclusively from natural ingredients. Unrefined product is more useful, but it can clog pores, so you should not apply it to the scalp.
Those people who at least once tried cold pressed coconut oil, leave positive reviews and appreciate its benefits and unique characteristics. They note that the product has a beneficial effect on the entire body and improves appearance. In addition, people who often use oil assure that contraindications and side effects are minimized. According to their observation, the result is noticeable after a week of regular admission.