Coconut oil has earned the title of being one of the best natural skin care products used today. The benefits of using products that have coconut ingredients are so many. Coconut oil is known for its qualities of improving the state of the skin and the hair. If you need something natural to enhance your beauty then coconut oil is the way to go.
So why should you use coconut oil for perfect and radiant skin? The oil is known to have natural anti aging, anti fungal and antibacterial properties. Coconut oil is also an excellent skin moisturizer and that is why it is one of the best product you can use to make a homemade organic face mask. When you choose the coconut oil, ensure that you go for the extra virgin or cold pressed coconut oil rather going for the pure or refined coconut oil.
The body coconut oil and the Nourishing Exotic Bath absorbs in your skin quickly which helps to keep it hydrated and nourished which helps in producing enough collagen. You can surely use the oil as an ingredient in your homemade face mask to enable you to gain more benefits from this mixture of natural coconut oil.
Coconut oil face masks are highly recommended by experts and are known for the following benefits:
Stimulates collagen
Coconut oil is packed with a lot of vital nutrients and vitamins which help in getting rid of free radicals which accelerates the aging of the skin cells. Vitamin C which is one of the vitamins found in the oil has regenerative properties which help in the formation of collagen.
Vitamin C also improves the circulation of blood around your skin which helps in improving on the healing of the skin which in turn gives you an improved complexion. SPF protection
Since coconut has been used for many centuries now it is known to be used by people who live in hotter climates especially for those who don't have much melanin. Simply, it is known to protect the skin from the harmful UV rays from the sun. It is also used in modern tanning products due to that protective and moisturizing property.
Coconut oil for acne
When you use the coconut oil as face mask or moisturizer on your skin it helps improve any acne condition since it has natural antibacterial properties. This property has the ability to heal wounds, inflammations and smoothens your face. It also acts as a gentle base for any children's grazes, cuts or even diaper rashes.
Coconut oil acts as a face moisturizers
This oil has a component of the good oils which are the fatty acids. Fatty acids help the skin to lock down moisture and still absorb all the good nutrients which in turn gives you healthy skin.
Below are simple homemade DIY coconut oil face mask recipes that you can try out:
Oatmeal Coconut Face mask
This DIY face mask helps you fight off acne due to its antibacterial properties. The face mask works perfectly for you since it helps soothe an inflamed part of the skin by naturally restoring the balance of normal pH.
The ingredients to be used:
- A tablespoon of coconut oil
- Three tablespoon oatmeal
- Few cups of warm water
The procedure
- First, create a paste by mixing oatmeal and warm water.
- Add coconut oil on the oatmeal mixture and mix the contents well.
- After everything is mixed up properly apply the mixture by rubbing it in a gentle circular motion.
- Leave it in your face for 15 minutes.
- After the time elapses rinse your face with cool water and gently wipe with a clean towel.
Lemon, Yogurt and Coconut Oil Face Mask
For an oily face, this simple face mask can work wonders for you. The face mask works by nourishing and hydrating your skin cells protecting them from aging and damage. This mask also helps in deep cleaning of your pores.
Ingredients
- Use one tablespoon of coconut oil
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
- Two tablespoons of yogurt
Procedure:
- Add all the ingredients on a bowl and mix properly.
- Apply the mixture in a circular way and wait for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off your face with warm water and use a clean towel to dry your face
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