Why do Indian women have such beautiful hair? Why aren’t they affected by the common skin problems? There is a substance which has benefits allowing you to unveil the natural beauty and forget about the everyday beauty care trouble. It is coconut oil.
Coconut oil has been used as a beauty product for long ages. Especially in warmer regions of the world where it’s widely available. The oil is extracted from the flesh of the coconut palm nuts so it became popular worldwide with the beginnings of the international trade. Currently, coconut oil is easily available and dirt cheap.
Still, that’s not the only reason for the growing popularity of coconut oil in the beauty care. It’s a rich source of healthful vitamins (A, E, K, B) and minerals (zinc, magnesium, calcium). It contains essential fatty acids and can be used in many different ways.
5 IDEAS FOR USING COCONUT OIL
Natural Hair Conditioner
Hair oil treatment is the first thing that comes to our mind while thinking of coconut oil uses. Natural coconut butter works as an effective hair conditioner which prevents hair dryness, makes hair sleek and soft, protects against the external harmful factors e.g. the sunlight. Feel free to use them for hair ends, too.
Coconut Oil for Tooth Decay
People often reach out for coconut oil in the mouth and tooth care. It’s rich in whitening ingredients and additionally has antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. You can use it as a toothpaste or a mouth wash to keep the bacterial flora balanced.
DIY Exfoliator Base
An at-home body scrub is the best one you can use. Mix a portion of coconut oil with brown sugar, sea salt or coffee grounds (a saver while reducing cellulite). The mixture excellently deals with exfoliating dead skin cells, ensures skin smoothness, moisturising and nourishing at the same time.
Anti-dandruff Product
You can apply coconut oil to your scalp because it’s mild, prevents bacteria and fungi. Rubbing coconut butter into scalp is an easy way to stimulate the blood circulation, ensure an in-depth nourishing and reinforcement of bulbs. Natural coconut oil soothes irritation and reduces dandruff. It may reduce hair thinning, too.
Makeup-Removing Oil
Coconut oil replaces lots of products – a micellar water, too. The oil works as a makeup remover. Fats dissolve even waterproof cosmetics, remove impurities, restore the pH and effectively purify. At the same time, they nourish and maintain the skin hydration.