What makes coconut oil good for skin?
Coconut oil is rich in numerous antioxidants, healthy acids including capric, caprylic, mystiric and lauric acid, all which exist naturally in extra virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil will soften, smoothen and lubricate skin cells, break down dead cells, heal acne and hydrate skin. This amazing oil has so many beauty uses and benefits for skin including conditioning and hydrating dull skin.
Coconut Oil Honey Lemon Face Mask
Coconut oil has a small molecular structure which allows it to penetrate easily into skin pores enabling it to soften rough skin and texture from within. Honey is a natural humectant which hydrates skin cells. Fresh lemon juice is a natural astringent which helps tighten and shrink large pores.
Coconut Oil Banana Turmeric Face Mask
Coconut and turmeric coupled together make a good acne-fighting face mask. They both contain antiinflammatory properties that stave off skin inflammatory conditions and reduce inflamed acne. Banana hydrates and moisturizes skin.
Coconut Oil Nutmeg Avocado Face Mask
Coconut oil contains antioxidants which stave off free radical damage. Coconut oil also offers sun protection and has an SPF of about 5. Avocado will hydrate and moisturize skin while nutmeg will gently exfoliate acne prone skin and prevent further breakouts.
