Nature itself gives us everything we need to ensure that we take care of our beauty and health. One such natural remedy is coconut oil, which has been used for ages in India, Thailand, Brazil and other countries where this unusual fruit - coconut grows. The coconut oil is obtained by separating the pulp from the shell, further drying, grinding and spinning.
What is useful for coconut oil for the face?
Coconut oil - one of the best means for nourishing the skin of the face, as well as the body and hair. This is due to its hypoallergenic and composition. Coconut oil half consists of lauric acid - the main fatty acid contained in breast milk, which has antibacterial properties, adversely affects bacteria, fungi, viruses. When exposed to the skin, this substance increases its protective properties.
Myristic acid is contained in coconut oil in an amount of about 20% of the volume. This acid is able to enhance the penetration of other components into the deep layers of the skin, that is, it is a kind of conductor of other useful substances.
Palmitic acid, of which coconut oil is 10%, promotes activation of the production in the dermis of its own collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, which are necessary to maintain the elasticity, plasticity of the skin, its renewal.
These acids, as well as a number of other fatty acids contained in coconut oil, can also saturate the skin with moisture, soften, heal wounds, smooth fine wrinkles. Also in the composition of coconut oil are vitamins B, C, E, salts of iron, calcium, magnesium, etc.
Coconut oil in cosmetology
Due to its composition, coconut oil is widely used in the manufacture of various cosmetic products. It is used to make soap, shampoos, shower gels, lotions, creams.
Cosmetic coconut oil is a refined, refined product that does not have such a pronounced flavor and has a transparent consistency. However, it is also possible to use unrefined oil for cosmetic purposes.
Who recommends coconut oil for the face?
Coconut oil is recommended for all, without exception, skin types. The only warning is for skin owners with an increased tendency to comedones (clogging pores). For such skin, it is better to use coconut oil in a diluted form.
The most useful coconut oil for dry, fading skin, which loses its elasticity and elasticity. Oil softens, maintains an optimal balance of skin moisture, removes peeling, eliminates cracks and smoothes shallow wrinkles.
Perfectly suited this oil for sensitive skin. With it, you can easily eliminate allergic rashes, inflammation, including acne. As already mentioned, coconut oil has antiseptic properties, that is, disinfects and heals the skin. Also it will serve as an excellent protection from sun radiation, protecting from burns and providing a uniform tan.
Coconut oil - an excellent caring for eyelashes, which moisturizes, nourishes them, prevents loss. As a result, eyelashes grow faster, become thicker.
Methods of application and recipes with coconut oil
Coconut oil can be used in its pure form, used to make masks, added to cream, lotion, tonic. When adding coconut oil to ready-made cosmetics, you need to mix it with a part of the used cream, lotion, etc. For example, when applying the cream, firstly, oil is applied pointwise, and then - the cream, after which everything is rubbed together.
A few recipes for masks with coconut oil:
- Coconut oil can be used as a face mask in its pure form or in combination with other natural oils (jojoba, shea, grape seeds, etc.). To prepare the mixture, use 1 part coconut oil for 2 - 3 parts of the other. Oil is applied to the cleansed face and holds for half an hour, after which
This mask is removed with a thin napkin, and the face is rinsed with cool water. - Mask-scrub for normal and dry skin: 1 teaspoon rice flour (chopped rice) mixed with 0, 5 teaspoons of honey and coconut oil. The resulting mixture is applied to the face with light rubbing movements and left for 20 minutes. The mask is washed off with warm water, after which a moisturizer is applied.
- Mask for oily and problem skin: 1 whipped protein is mixed with 1 teaspoon of a 5% aqueous solution of alumokalic alum and half a teaspoon of coconut oil. The mixture is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is washed off with cool water.