5 Benefits of using Coconut Oil on Skin

 

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Coconut oil is easiest thing to reach out in Indian homes, especially in South India as they prefer to use it extensively. The coconut milk, coconut water and coconut oil is best for skin as it also keeps your immune system well and keeps you stay hydrated. Each one of us is aware of the benefits of using Coconut oil on hair and skin. Coconut oil is made by pressing fresh meat or dried coconut meat called copra. Virgin coconut oil uses fresh meat, while refined coconut oil typically uses copra. Here coconut meat means the white part of coconut from which the coconut milk gets extracted later the oil gets separated from the milk and we get our oil. Everyone is much familiar with Coconut Oil in India as every household owns one. Parachute Coconut Oil is the most used coconut oil in India as everyone from any age group is able to use it. Parachute Coconut Oil also claims to to cruelty free. It gives a glowing skin with a regular use, as it makes the skin look healthy and supple. So lets see how without using makeup highlighter we can get glow. 

Benefits of Coconut Oil on Skin : 

•  It includes linoleic acid (vitamin F), which helps skin retain moisture and also has antibacterial properties. 
•  It reduces inflammation and helps to prevent infection.
•  Coconut oil helps bolster your skin's protective barrier layer, trapping moisture inside and keeping skin supple and hydrated.
•  It increases collagen production which helps the skin to maintain firmness and elasticity. The production of collagen eliminates the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
•  It also lightens dark patches as the regular use of coconut oil in DIY Remedies reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.

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DIY with Coconut Oil :

1. Perfect Skin Facial Moisturizer

Coconut oil on its own can be moisturizing for many of us, but this mix of ingredients creates a perfect serum. The inclusion of Vitamin E can help brighten your skin.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 drops of vitamin E oil

Directions: Whip Coconut oil with a hand mixer or a spoon until fluffy. Fold in the lemon juice and Vitamin E oil. Store in the fridge for 1 week.

2. Facial Massage Cream 

Coconut Oil gives a glowing result if used in facial and the easy to reach ingredients helps us get a healthy looking skin.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
• 6 drops of Coconut Oil 
• 2 drops of Vitamin E oil

Directions: Mix the ingredients all together in a bowl. Cleanse your face with your regular cleaner and scrub your face and then use the massage cream.

So, here we are few steps away from a beautiful glowing skin and also everyone is beautiful the way they are. Hope this blog helps you out and give you a desired glow. 

KEEP GLOWING AND SHINING

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