Huge health benefits, loaded with good fats, great to smell- coconut oil is a true tropical treasure.
Where as this oil is becoming increasingly popular in health and food industry, it is no secret that it’s amazing for your skin too.
Here are 5 ways you can incorporate coconut oil in your skincare and reap its true benefits.
1. Gentle make up remover
Coconut oil is an excellent grease cutter, so it has the ability to take off the most stubborn makeup in the gentlest way.
It is also non greasy and non- comedogenic in nature, so it can work effectively on any skin including the oily and the sensitive one.
How to use–
Pat coconut oil on the face with fingers and rub it gently in circular motions on face and neck.
Now wipe it off with a damp cotton ball taking off all the makeup.
Finish by rinsing off the face with water.
2. Clarfying facial Scrub
Coconut oil is a gentle yet effective exfoliate which helps in taking off dry flaky skin revealing fresher smoother skin.
It helps to deep clean the skin of all the pollutants and chemicals it is exposed to, cleaning deeply all the clogged pores.
HOW TO USE-
Coconut oil 1 Tablespoon
Brown sugar -1 Tablespoon
Lemon juice -5 drops
Mix everything together and leave on the skin for about 5 minutes before scrubbing it off gently with the fingertips
3.Anti ageing serum
Coconut oil can prevent the ageing in many ways.
Because of its hydrating nature it acts as a great moisturizer and helps the skin in collagen formation.
It has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin and protect the skin against oxidative damage.
HOW TO USE-
Coconut oil- 1 tbsp.
Vitamin E oil- 1 tbsp.
Mix the ingredients together and store in a glass bottle in a cool place.
Apply on a clean face massaging in gentle upward strokes.
4.Face lifting mask
Coconut oil being rich in saturated fatty acids helps keep the skin younger and brighter.
It helps in restoring the elasticity of the skin providing it with the essential nutrients.
HOW TO USE-
Coconut oil- 1 tbsp.
Egg white -1
Almond flour- 2 tbsp.
Mix everything together in a bowl and apply it all over the face and neck.
Keep it for 15-20 minutes and rise off with Luke warm water.
This is how you can get coconut oil to turn into so many skincare products without any chemicals or preservatives.
And its highly beneficial properties for the skin can make your skin not only glow but also keep it healthy and nourished from inside.