To help your skin always be beautiful and healthy, try coconut masks. Simple home remedies recipes for skin will make it glowing and attractive. Coconut fruits have enjoyed great success since ancient times. They were used in cosmetology, medicine and cooking. Today, the use of coconut fruits has become even more popular. Despite the fact that the calorie content of coconut is very high (more precisely, its raw pulp) per 100 g of about 354 kcal, it also contains a lot of useful vitamins and minerals. All the components that are included in its composition are simply necessary for the normal functioning of the body. What is most interesting, it is perfectly tolerated by the body and does not cause any side effects. Therefore, using coconut in cosmetology or eating, you can not be afraid that you will harm yourself.
Effects of coconut on facial skin
Most often, coconut fruits are used for cosmetic purposes. After all, coconut is remarkably absorbed into the skin and makes it velvety, like a baby's. Basically, coconut oil is part of the facial care products. It is extracted from the white pulp of a coconut, which is used in its pure form without any processing. Due to its healing effect on the skin, it can be used for any age category. In addition, coconut oil has been proven to slow down the aging process of the skin. In general, it has a healing effect on the skin:
- moisturizes, especially helps with too high dryness of the skin;
- thanks to useful ingredients, it nourishes the skin, making it soft and velvety;
- effectively fights wrinkles;
- clears the face of pigmentation, freckles and acne;
- helps with age-related changes in the skin, makes it firm and elastic;
- relieves any inflammation;
- Ideal for sensitive skin care where cosmetics must be carefully selected.
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Precautions and contraindications
Attention
There is one contraindication - do not try to apply coconut oil to your face and body before you decide to go to the beach to sunbathe or in general, you know that you will have to be in strong sun for a long time. Coconut oil promotes enhanced tanning - under the rays of the sun, the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands increases. Burn in seconds! If it's summer, then use this product only in the evening, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Homemade Coconut Oil Facial Recipes
Coconut masks are made at home to help you deal with any problem. In addition, coconut oil is also included in other face care products: tonics, creams, lotions, etc. After all, by its structure, it is considered an anti-allergic product and is suitable for all skin types. Here are recipes for cosmetics that can be made at home from ordinary ingredients that almost every housewife in the kitchen has:
1. Mask against peeling
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 banana
To prepare this mask, you need to mash the banana pulp until puree and add the rest of the ingredients. Apply the resulting mask to the cleansed face for 20-30 minutes. After several treatments, you will notice that your skin is hydrated and tender.
2. Mask for normal skin
- 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil
- 50 ml of any fermented milk product (kefir, whey)
- 1 tbsp. l. apple or grape juice
Mix all ingredients and apply to cleansed skin. Use once a week to nourish normal skin.
3. Revitalizing mask
- 1 tbsp. l. black coffee
- 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil
- 2 × 3 drops of orange essential oil
This combination of products will help with age-related problems with the epidermis. When the skin remains withered and loses its elasticity. With regular use of such a mask, you will notice how the color and condition of the skin will improve, fine wrinkles will disappear.
4. Coconut face scrub
- 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. l. Sahara
- 1 tbsp. l. honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
This scrub will help get rid of excessive flaking of the skin and make it soft. It is advisable to apply it in the winter, when the face suffers from chapping and dryness and small cracks appear. And thanks to lemon juice, the skin is cleansed and takes on a natural light color.
5. Milk for makeup remover
When choosing a make-up remover, you need to be especially careful, because the skin under the eyes is very delicate and with a poor-quality product, you can also harm your eyes. Therefore, gentle coconut oil works best. You can buy it at the pharmacy, and you can also get it yourself from the coconut itself. Soak a cotton pad with coconut oil and rub your eyes. You can easily remove makeup and the skin around the eyes will be perfectly hydrated.
6. Mask for all types
- 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal
- 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. l. kefir
- 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil
Pour kefir over the oatmeal and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Keep the mask on your face for about 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. For any skin problems or just to nourish it, use this mask. This simple set of products will become indispensable for the beauty of your face.
Every woman dreams of beautiful and healthy skin, but she doesn't always manage to find the perfect face care product. And only coconut oil will help to cope with any skin imperfections and prolong youth. Therefore, why pay money for ineffective remedies, if nature has presented us with many useful products for beauty and health. Pamper your skin with a coconut miracle and the result will not be long in coming!
