Cosmetic coconut oil for face

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This is one of the best environmentally friendly skin care products for the entire body, given to us by nature itself, and is also accessible and very inexpensive. I will tell you about homemade beauty recipes: how to use coconut in masks.

Coconut oil for the face: properties and use in cosmetology ↑

Coconut oil is extracted directly from the meat of the nut. It is first separated from the shell, dried, and then the oil is squeezed out using hot or cold pressing.

Chemical composition of coconut oil ↑

1. Pantothenic acid – saturates skin cells with moisture, promotes elasticity of the dermis, smoothes out fine wrinkles, and prevents the appearance of new ones.
2. Thiamine – protects our skin from negative factors, protects from ultraviolet radiation.
3. Pyridoxine – relieves irritation, inflammation, swelling, heals wounds.
4. Ascorbic acid – makes blood vessels strong, prevents viruses and bacteria from entering the blood, promotes tissue regeneration.
5. Folic acid – removes toxins, protects cells from infection, promotes their renewal.
6. Niacin – helps the skin get rid of dead cells, evens out tone, rejuvenates.
7. Lauric acid – has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects.
8. Oleic acid – stimulates lipid metabolism, promotes the retention of moisture and nutrients in the layers of the epidermis.
9. Myristic acid – helps beneficial substances penetrate deep into tissues.
10. Stearic acid – participates in metabolic processes of tissues, strengthens subcutaneous fibers.
11. Caprylic acid – saturates the skin with oxygen, normalizes pH levels.
12. Capric acid – is an antiseptic, strengthens local immunity.

Coconut oil: properties and applications ↑

Coconut oil has been used in cosmetology for a long time. It can be used both in pure form and as part of masks, creams, and other cosmetic products. A few hundred years ago, women knew about its miraculous properties and actively used it to maintain their beauty and youth.

1. The oil makes the skin moisturized and velvety.
2. Smoothes out fine wrinkles
3. Relieves puffiness and swelling.
4. Promotes rapid rejection of dead cells.
5. Protects against photoaging (exposure to UV radiation).
6. Protects against the negative effects of cold.
7. Balances skin oiliness.
8. Reduces inflammation, reduces acne.
9. Slows down the processes of aging and skin withering.
10. Saturates the dermis with nutrients.
11. Allows the skin to remain elastic and taut for a long time.

Reviews from cosmetologists about this product are the most positive. Many professional products contain this useful and effective ingredient.

Coconut oil can be of two types: refined and unrefined. The effects of these products vary; let’s look at each of them in more detail.

Refined coconut oil for face ↑

During the process of thermal or chemical refining, the product loses most of its beneficial properties. When processed, the oil is completely odorless, which makes it suitable for the manufacture of cosmetics and food products.

It has a long shelf life and is one of the cheapest oils in the world.

For the face it can be used in its pure form, but it is devoid of most active components and will not bring significant benefits. Although it can give the skin smoothness, this is only a superficial effect.

Application in cosmetology ↑

This oil is used in industry as an ingredient in creams, masks, shampoos, balms, soaps, gels and other personal care products.

Unrefined coconut oil ↑

It is this oil that is valuable and healthy. It is not processed and remains in its natural form. This product has a characteristic coconut smell, the oil is fattier and more viscous.

The best unrefined coconut oil is produced by cold pressing. This product retains all the active ingredients and provides significant benefits for the skin of the face and the whole body. It is useful to eat for some diseases, but this is a separate topic.

The shelf life of a natural, unrefined product is limited - only 1 year, provided that it is properly stored.

Application in cosmetology ↑

For cosmetic purposes, it is recommended to use exclusively unrefined oil if you want to get a clear and long-lasting effect. It costs more, but still remains a budget-friendly personal care product.

How to distinguish unrefined coconut oil from refined ↑

1. Refined oil is often liquid, has a transparent or slightly whitish tint, it is lighter, more fluid, and odorless.
2. Unrefined – thick, white, becomes hard when cool, and has a distinct coconut smell.

In a warm place, unrefined butter can completely melt and also become transparent. If the product is in a sealed package, it will be difficult to distinguish visually, so you should look at the label and description. Any product must contain information about its properties, composition and origin.

In pharmacies you can find special cosmetic coconut oil that has undergone delicate cold refining. It is less fatty than unrefined and it retains almost the entire vitamin composition. This facial skin product is often used in professional cosmetology.

Where to buy real coconut oil? ↑

When making homemade coconut oil masks and wraps, I recommend using only 100% unrefined oil. Remember that coconut oil hardens at temperatures of 24 degrees and below, so when sold it is in a solid state because it is not very warm in the sales area or warehouse.

I recommend ordering only natural oil from the famous website www.iherb.com. The most inexpensive and high-quality oils are available to choose from. Follow the link to place an order. You can use a discount coupon WWN114, if you are making a purchase for the first time. It is entered at the very end when placing an order and entitles you to a discount.

How to use coconut oil for your face at home ↑

It is not at all necessary to go to a beauty salon to receive skincare treatments using this product. Today you can buy real high-quality oil in many places and safely use it at home.

Cosmetic use is not difficult and here you will find the best recipes for beauty and youth with coconut oil.

Rules of use ↑

But before we move on to the recipes, read the rules for using this product.

1. You cannot store homemade face masks, so prepare them just before application and in small quantities.
2. Real unrefined coconut oil hardens at temperatures below +25ºC, so that it melts, just hold the bottle under hot water or leave it warm for 15 minutes.
3. Before applying any mask, the skin requires thorough cleansing.
4. It is not recommended to apply the product to the skin of the face more than 3 times a week.
5. Natural oil is very greasy and always requires rinsing off; if the skin is very dry, you can simply remove the excess with a napkin.
6. Despite the high hypoallergenicity, it is still worth doing a test if you are using the product for the first time. The oil contains many active substances and they can cause a reaction on the skin.

Face masks with coconut oil ↑

For oily skin ↑

1. Heat two tablespoons of low-fat kefir to room temperature, add 1 tsp. melted butter, stir and apply to skin. Keep for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
2. Mix a small amount of rice flour with coconut oil to form a paste, apply the mixture to your face, keep for 15-20 minutes, then rinse.
3. Grate a small cucumber along with its peel on a fine grater. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to it, mix everything and apply to your face. Keep it on for 15 minutes, rinse with water.

For problematic skin prone to inflammation and acne ↑

1. Combine cosmetic coconut oil in the amount of 1 dessert spoon with aloe juice and 2 tablespoons of calendula or chamomile decoction. In order for the ingredients to mix until smooth, the oil must be warm. Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes, rinse with water.
2. Mix wheat bran with a small amount of milk and a teaspoon of butter. Apply to face, keep for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
3. Dilute blue cosmetic clay with water to the consistency of sour cream. Add a few drops of tea tree essential oil and a little coconut oil to the mixture, mix everything and apply to the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse as usual

Coconut oil for face against wrinkles ↑

1. Oatmeal in the amount of 2 tbsp. mix with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon. oils When the mixture becomes homogeneous, apply it to your face, keep for 20 minutes, rinse with water.
2. Mix one tablespoon of edible gelatin with 3-4 tablespoons of water and melt it in a water bath or leave for a while until the gelatin swells on its own. When the crystals dissolve, add a spoonful of melted coconut oil to the gelatin, mix everything and apply to your face. Keep it on for no more than 15 minutes and rinse off as usual.
3. Dilute a couple of teaspoons of yellow cosmetic clay with warm water. Add 3 drops of orange essential oil and a teaspoon of coconut oil to the clay. Mix everything, apply to face, keep for 20 minutes, then rinse.

Nourishing masks for dry and normal skin ↑

1. Beat the egg yolk, add 1 tsp to it. white clay and the same amount of coconut oil. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and apply on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse.
2. Two tbsp. Melt tablespoons of butter until it becomes liquid, add 1 teaspoon of natural cocoa to it, mix everything, and apply to your face, hold for no more than 15 minutes, rinse.

Is it possible to apply coconut oil to your face instead of cream? ↑

Some people are wondering if it is possible to smear coconut oil on your face instead of cream? You can use the product in its pure form without additives, but you should not do it often. Oil can clog pores and cause comedones.

In case of severe chapping or excessive dryness, flaking of the facial skin, it is recommended to smear the skin with oil every day for 7-10 days, then take a break. During this time, the product will have an effect and the skin will come back in order.

Massage with coconut oil ↑

It is very useful to massage your face with coconut oil: melt a little oil, dip your fingertips in it and massage with light, gentle movements. The procedure is best done in the evening an hour before bedtime. The course is 10 days, then a break is needed. The remaining oil from the face can be removed with a paper or cloth napkin rather than washed off.

Cleansing scrub recipe ↑

You can also make a facial scrub based on the oil and use it 2-3 times a week to cleanse the skin.

1. Take any convenient jar from the finished cream and fill it halfway with coconut oil.
2. Add natural ground coffee to it at a ratio of 1:3.
3. Mix the ingredients, store the scrub in the refrigerator, use as needed.

You can even use cosmetic coconut oil for children's skin. It relieves diaper rash, redness and irritation that often occurs on the delicate baby epidermis.

It is also used to nourish and restore hair, nails, and for the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows.

Coconut oil in cosmetics: benefits and harms ↑

There is no doubt about the benefits of oil - it is a real treasure trove of vitamins and microelements for our skin. Now let's talk about whether the product can cause harm.

When used externally, the product has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance, which is extremely rare. Even pregnant women can use oil for skin care.

The only negative is that with frequent use it can clog skin pores, which will lead to the formation of sebaceous plugs. Therefore, you should not use it too often. Otherwise there are no restrictions.

So you have learned everything about coconut oil for the face and how to use it at home. This is the most accessible remedy, but its benefits are invaluable. If you have never used this wonderful product, be sure to buy it and try it in action. The result will not take long to arrive.

I wish you to always remain beautiful and attractive.

Hello everyone!

My friends, well, I finished my jar of coconut oil (read more here)

I ran out of it quickly, before I even had time to look back (I ate it, made homemade masks, creams, hair and face scrubs from it).

And throughout this period, I diligently studied information about the benefits and use of coconut oil for skin and hair.

I wandered through various foreign sources of information, translated, read and accumulated a whole carload of new recipes and ways to use coconut oil, which I want to share with you.

So, let's take a closer look at how to use coconut oil for skin and hair.

From this article you will learn:

Coconut oil for skin and hair - beneficial properties

Now I am absolutely sure that a jar of unrefined coconut oil replaces an entire beauty salon in my home.

Benefits of coconut oil for facial skin

Let's look at the main beneficial properties of coconut oil for our skin.

1. Virgin coconut oil contains large quantities of two powerful antiseptic components: lauric and caprylic acids, which are effective against bacteria that cause inflammation on the skin.
2. Therefore, it can be successfully used to treat skin diseases characterized by increased dry skin.
3. Coconut oil is an excellent nourishing component that can easily and quickly soften and smooth dry heels, elbows, knees and other rough areas of your body, as well as retain moisture in dry skin cells.
4. Coconut oil is an excellent base for making homemade cream for dry skin.
5. Coconut oil perfectly cleanses the skin of all impurities. It can be used as a makeup remover.
6. For example, I personally saw how easily and simply it removes waterproof mascara. Simply apply a little oil to a cotton pad and gently wipe off mascara and other makeup. Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water to remove all oiliness.
7. Coconut oil is ideal for cooking soft; homemade scrubs for dry skin. When you add exfoliant to it, it will perfectly exfoliate and moisturize the skin. After using the scrub, your body may feel a little oily, but afterwards, the coconut oil will be absorbed, leaving your skin softer than ever before. See one of the recipes here
8. Coconut oil can be used to care for the delicate skin of the eyelids and eyes. This is an absolutely healthy and safe product. Coconut oil moisturizes and nourishes the sensitive eye area, smooths out wrinkles and moisturizes eyelashes, promoting their growth and thickness.
9. Coconut oil can be a great substitute for balm and even lip gloss. It moisturizes well and lubricates dry lips. Fatty acids in coconut oil saturate dry cells with moisture and smooth and heal cracks. Gently apply a thick layer of coconut oil to your lips and leave until absorbed.
10. I was very surprised to learn that you can make your own homemade toothpaste using coconut oil. To do this, mix coconut oil and baking soda and brush your teeth. You need to do this twice a day and within a week, your teeth will become a tone lighter. This is really true!)
11. Coconut oil is good for strengthening brittle nails. To do this, you need to rub it into your nails and cuticles twice a day.

How to use coconut oil on your face?

1. You can make a cream from it, or you can simply apply it to cleansed facial skin along massage lines as a mask. Courses last 1-2 weeks.
2. Take a little oil (about 1 gram) and apply it to the skin, the oil begins to melt and be absorbed, leaving virtually no greasy residue.
3. If coconut oil dries out your skin, try applying it to a damp face and the effect will be completely different!

How does coconut oil affect oily skin and its pores?

Today there is a lot of controversy about the comedogenicity of coconut oil.

On the comedogenicity scale, unrefined coconut oil is given a 4, i.e. a moderate ability to close facial pores.

Therefore, using coconut oil for oily and problem skin is not recommended.

Coconut oil for hair

My friends, I have come to the conclusion that coconut oil works wonders for hair.

Mine are transformed right before our eyes (although I only made the mask 3-4 times). They become more obedient, easy to comb, shiny and look like healthy hair!

Beneficial properties of coconut oil for hair:

1. Unrefined coconut oil strengthens, nourishes and stimulates hair growth.
2. This is one of those oils that are able to penetrate into the hair shaft itself, retaining moisture and keratin.
3. Due to this, the structure of dry and depleted hair that has been exposed to wind, sun, sea and various cosmetics is restored.
4. It truly makes hair beautiful and soft, even in such difficult cases as damage after perm and coloring.
5. Coconut oil is an excellent tool for fixing color and giving hair radiant beauty after dyeing with henna or basma.
6. Due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, coconut oil helps get rid of dandruff naturally and very quickly!

Read more about how to use coconut oil for hair in this interesting article.

Oiling hair with coconut oil

Coconut oil for hair is best used as a hair oiling procedure.

1. Take a little oil and distribute it evenly over your hair along the entire length from roots to ends.
2. If your hair is oily, then oil should be applied only to the ends of your hair.
3. Apply the oil to dry hair before washing it, for at least an hour.
4. If the hair is very weakened and thinning, then it is best to apply it before bed all night to enhance the healing effect.
5. Sometimes it is recommended to wrap your head with a warm towel to enhance the healing effect.
6. The oil can be easily washed off with ordinary shampoo.
7. You can do this procedure once a week.

Hair masks based on coconut oil

Coconut oil can serve as a base for preparing homemade masks for dry skin and masks for hair strengthening and growth.

To do this, just mix 1 tsp of coconut oil with active ingredients (honey, spices, berries, fruits, essential oils, fat-soluble vitamins), etc.

The mask is applied to cleansed facial skin for 15 minutes or to hair 1 hour before washing your hair.

As you already understand, coconut oil is universal; it is beneficial for the skin, hair, and body. Just buy a jar and you will have your own beauty salon at home.

Good video about coconut and products based on it

Where to buy quality coconut oil?

If you have a question - where to buy real high-quality coconut oil, I can recommend buying it here, there in such an assortment that you will be overwhelmed.

The average price of a jar of coconut oil is 450.0, first pressing can be found here at a price of 500 rubles. If you don't eat it, this jar will last you six months for cosmetic purposes.

Be sure to try coconut oil to take care of your appearance and be beautiful!

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Today, more and more girls are choosing natural cosmetics, because nature is the best source of health and longevity. It is not surprising that cosmetics based on coconut oil are in great demand right now.

Coconut came into our lives from the distant, hot countries of Polynesia. Despite the fact that we have not been familiar with this product for very long, it is firmly rooted in the world of modern cosmetology. Coconut oil is a source of life-giving and rejuvenating power for delicate facial skin. Its healing and preventive properties make it an indispensable component of natural cosmetics.

Properties

Like any other nut, coconut contains a large amount of oil. This oil is used in confectionery and cosmetology. In addition to the wonderful sweet smell, the oil of this plant has many beneficial properties for cosmetics:

1. As part of a nourishing cream, it significantly moisturizes the skin of the face and saturates it with oxygen.
2. As part of an age-related facial care product, it significantly slows down skin aging, relieves symptoms of fatigue and rosacea.
3. As part of the massage cream, it prevents the formation of new wrinkles and smoothes out old ones.
4. As part of a scrub or peeling cream, it has a lifting effect - it tightens and rejuvenates the skin.
5. As part of healing agents, it helps in the fight against acne or acne and can significantly reduce pain.
6. As part of sunscreen, it protects the skin from the effects of ultraviolet rays.
7. Gives the skin a pleasant velvety texture.
8. Relieves puffiness and swelling of the face, characteristic of people suffering from regular lack of sleep.
9. Effective for swelling of the tear glands and bags under the eyes.
10. The smell of coconut has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system, helping to calm down and relax.

Compound

The nature that surrounds us is very unpredictable; many phenomena are difficult to logically explain and understand. The case with the coconut is just from this series. Surprisingly, such a sweet fruit contains an incredible amount of acids that are important for humans.

1. Coconut oil contains 50% lauric acid. When consuming oil in food, this component can significantly facilitate recovery during a cold or simply increase the immunity of a healthy person. When used in cosmetics, it has an antibacterial and healing effect: quickly heals microcracks, removes early wrinkles and age spots. In addition, it makes the skin resistant to any weather conditions.
2. In second place is oleic acid.. Coconut oil contains about 10%. When eaten, this component is not accumulated by the body, but is burned completely; in addition, it increases the metabolic rate, which helps with weight loss. In cosmetology, oleic acid helps in the fight against subcutaneous fat, as well as to maintain the normal water balance of the skin.
3. Another 10% is occupied by palmitic acid. This substance is necessary for the restoration and maintenance of intercellular substance.
4. The same amount of coconut oil and myristic acid. It fights excess proteins in the human body.
5. About 8% is caprylic acid, which is necessary to maintain youthful skin. It perfectly maintains the normal pH level of the skin, saturates the skin with oxygen - this helps to normalize intracellular metabolism.
6. A substance with a very similar name - capric acid is contained in coconut oil in a relatively small amount, only 5%, but this is enough to have a significant antifungal effect.
7. Content stearic acid is only 3%. It is necessary to restore the protective functions of the epidermis.

In addition to acids, coconut oil contains several vitamins that are very important for the body: B1, B3, B6, B9, C and PP. These vitamins help combat problems such as skin inflammation, acne, pale or yellow skin, minor wounds, acne and boils.

Thanks to such a grandiose bouquet of useful substances, the face will become young, fit, healthy and rosy.

How to choose

Choosing cosmetics for the face is a complex and responsible task, since all products must be ideally suited to your skin type and its general condition. The most important task in this situation is not only to avoid harm, but also to benefit fragile skin that is exposed to a huge number of negative influences. There are several important tips that will help you avoid fakes and low-quality products.

1. You should always carefully study the packaging of a cosmetic product. The shelf life of coconut oil is only 1 year, so a product based on it cannot have a longer shelf life. In addition, you should not rely on the honesty of stores; this is often unjustified.
2. The composition of the product is also important: Do not use cosmetics with dyes, fragrances, silicones or components that cause acute allergic reactions.
3. High-quality natural coconut oil is colorless or has a slightly yellowish tint. If the product is too dark or cloudy in appearance, the coconut oil in it is not purified well enough. To avoid buying a “pig in a poke,” it is better to choose products in a transparent bottle or in stores that have samples.
4. The smell of the product is important. If a cream that does not contain fragrances smells like coconut, this indicates its high quality. This product contains unrefined oil; this product should be stored in a cool place. If the cosmetic product does not smell or has foreign aromas, this indicates that it contains refined oil. The shelf life of such a product is longer, but the benefits are much less.
5. An important factor in the production of cosmetic coconut oil is the method of extraction. It is very good when it is indicated on the packaging. So, cold-pressed oil contains much more vitamins and acids.
6. To make homemade cosmetics, you can choose pure coconut oil. In this case, you need to remember that it is hard, more like creamy than sunflower. Beware of fakes!
7. Coconut essential oil is a good option for home soap making enthusiasts. This oil is easy to use, does not leave stains and has a pleasant aroma, but it does not provide all the beneficial properties of real coconut oil.

How to use

This is a universal skin care product that is suitable for girls of different ages, with different skin types and problems. First of all, you need to soberly assess the condition of your face, choose the necessary procedures and means. Here are a few secrets that will help make cosmetics based on coconut oil as effective as possible:

1. Any facial skin care procedure should begin with washing. It is important, first of all, to completely remove all decorative cosmetics and only then proceed with other procedures.
2. Several times a week you can carry out a deep cleansing procedure for the skin. A scrub with coconut oil is perfect for this. This procedure is especially important for those with oily or combination skin. The abrasive component of the scrub should be selected based on individual needs.
3. After cleansing, as well as in the evening, a facial massage will be very useful. This procedure will help to fully saturate the skin, get rid of swelling, and also avoid the appearance of new ones; in addition, massage has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, calms and relaxes. When massaging, it is better to use pure coconut oil. To achieve maximum cosmetic effect, it should be at room temperature or warm. Cold oil will reduce blood flow and narrow pores - this will make it difficult for nutrients to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis.
4. To eliminate flaking skin or the effects of exposure to bad weather, coconut oil is perfect either as part of a cream or in its pure form instead.
5. Due to the high acid content of this oil, it can be used for high-quality and gentle whitening of skin and age spots. To do this, it is better to choose masks or lotions that contain unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil.