Benefits of coconut oil:
Coconut Oil For Facial Treatments
Coconut oil face treatments are naturally good for acne prone or infected skin because the antibacterial properties in coconuts….You can use coconut oil for skin infections and acne because is naturally antibacterial making it a perfect base for homemade acne masks, acne washes and serums. Its also great for babies diaper rash and grazes.
Coconut Oil For Cooking
Coconut oil can be heated to a much higher temperature than most cooking oils making it perfect for use in your kitchen.
It offers many benefits for digestion and can sharpen your mind, and may help prevent diseases like Alzheimer's. Two teaspoons a day is ideal on it's own or in cooking.
Coconut Oil Sun Protection
The oil of a coconut also offers low SPF protection of around 4 so has been used for centuries for sun protection in the tropics and in more modern times, a popular ingredient in tanning and sunscreen products.
Essential Fatty Acids In Coconut Oil For Skin
It is loaded with essential fatty acids which protect against moisture loss while locking in nutrients and moisture taking vitamins and minerals deep into your skin's layers.
It absorbs quickly and does not leave your skin feeling greasy.
Coconut Oil As A Hair Conditioner
Coconut oil is also fantastic as a hair conditioner. I like to add a teaspoon to a handful of conditioner in the shower. It leaves my skin and hair looking and feeling soft and silky.
Coconut Oil For Collagen Production And Cell Regeneration
Coconut oil is loaded with benefits for your skin. It is rich in vitamin C which is a natural anti-oxidant, meaning it scavenges free radicals that prematurely age skin. It is also a vitamin that has regenerative properties, and help stimulate collagen production. You can add ingredients like calophyllum/tamanu oil (see Natural Home Made Skin Care Recipes book) and carrot seed oil to boost the effectiveness of antiaging skin regenerative serum recipes.
Coconut Oil For Skin Circulation
It also helps with circulation so is great for healing and assisting blood flow around your skin giving you a healthy glow.
How to choose the right coconut oil for the job
Not all coconut oil is made equal. To get the best results you should use cold pressed virgin coconut oil that has not been heat treated or processed using chemicals such as hexane. I prefer to also use organic coconut oil to avoid the chance of applying any residue of a pesticide to my skin. My favorite brand is Banaban because its 100% pure and hexane free.
So with that said, lets look at some simple but effective recipes you can make at home. These recipes are suitable for several different types of skin from acne to dry skin.
You can adapt these recipes adding other ingredients like essential oils or mashed fruits for extra benefits. With the combination of coconut oil and many other natural ingredients, the possibilities are almost endless.
When making skin care products and home made skin care recipes using Coconut oil it’s important to use extra virgin Coconut Oil so because the process leaves it in it’s most useable state for your skin.
You can also use Coconut Milk or Cream in masks as a substitute to or as a compliment to Coconut Oil based moisturizers. Coconut oil and coconut cream can be included in a complete beauty regime from cleansing to moisturizing).
