Coconut Oil

At low temperatures, coconut oil has a waxy, hard consistency, this is due to the lauric and myristic fatty acids. Once on human skin, coconut oil begins to melt immediately and penetrates the skin very easily. Coconut oil is well absorbed without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. Natural coconut oil preserves skin moisture, as the fatty acids eliminate moisture loss through the pores of the skin, as well as softening and giving the skin a fresh and healthy appearance. Use coconut oil after a bath or shower instead of body lotion or cream. Coconut oil should be applied to moist skin, as this allows the oil to be absorbed better and faster. Natural coconut oil can easily remove makeup.

 

Undiluted natural coconut oil is known as a “good fat” and is recognised as beneficial for weight loss and overall health. It helps to burn fat, reduces appetite and is especially effective for losing belly fat as the substances in coconut oil speed up the metabolism.

 

Coconut oil has many antioxidant, antibacterial and anti fungal properties that help prevent the aging of the skin of the face and generally supports its health. For many who have never used natural coconut oil for their face, its various conditions can be confusing. In colder climates, coconut oil can be hard, like cream or even wax. However, in warm temperatures, it persists as a liquid. For facial skin care, take some coconut oil, whether solid or liquid, in the palm of your hand, then rub your palms together and apply the coconut oil to the skin of the desired area.

 

Coconut oil is a wonderful gift for the skin of the face and body. It can be used in place of your regular moisturising lotion and even as a makeup remover. It removes skin flaking and irritation well, including the sensitive skin around the eyes. Cosmetologists advise using oil instead of lip balm. Active substances heal cracks, saturate cells with moisture and create a protective barrier against cold, high humidity and temperature changes. Very often, coconut oil is used as a base massage oil, which is also due to its attractive aroma and moisturising properties. Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil for the skin and acts as an effective moisturiser for all skin types, including dry skin.

 

Regular use of natural coconut oil in the form of a hair mask protects hair from the effects of the environment, chemicals and the harmful effects of the hair dryer. Coconut oil coats the hair with a protective film (creating a lamination effect), preventing further splitting of the hair ends. Women who use natural coconut oil on their hair care can boast beautiful, healthy and lush hair. The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra knew the secret of beauty, and her favourite personal care product was coconut oil. She added donkey milk and coconut oil to her famous bathtubs, thanks to this, her skin and hair were elastic, soft, and healthy.

 

Natural coconut oil has long been known to promote weight loss and regulate metabolism. Almost half of the coconut oil is lauric acid – this is a substance that also boosts immunity.

 

Natural coconut oil is versatile and indispensable in the kitchen. You can use it for baking, frying (because it does not burn and is heat stable). Coconut oil perfectly replaces butter, it is used to prepare different dishes or salads. You can use coconut oil to make a smoothie by mixing mango, banana, pear and several spinach leaves. By adding half a teaspoon of coconut oil per day to your diet, you get additional nutritional supplements and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), which in this form will be well absorbed by your body.

 

Rinsing teeth with coconut oil helps maintain gum hygiene, strengthens them, and eliminates bleeding. The use of coconut oil for teeth gives a natural whitening effect.

 

Coconut oil has a low sunscreen (around 2-8 SPF), so we need to take care with the amount of time we spend in the sun, our skin will be twice as healthy if it is saturated with coconut oil and less exposed to direct sunlight. Coconut oil can be used before tanning (to quickly obtain a nice bronze skin tone). After sunbathing, it is recommended to moisturise and soften the skin that’s irritated by the sun with the use of coconut oil, which also helps to preserve the tan. Coconut oil gives the skin a brilliant bronze color and prevents dry skin. Thanks to the use of coconut oil, the skin becomes silky, smooth, and perfectly hydrated.