Coconut oil has become very popular in recent years and its fame has not come in vain, as it is a perfect ally when it comes to aesthetics. Here we share the details.
Coconut oil has been known for being used as a natural cosmetic that moisturizes and protects both skin and hair. These are some of its most common and effective uses:
1. Helps improve the appearance of dry lips. To achieve this benefit, apply a little oil on your lips in the morning and reapply when necessary. You will see results a week after your first use.
2. It can also be used to make a moisturizing and antibacterial mask. To prepare it, use a tablespoon of coconut oil with half a teaspoon of honey. Use a spatula to stir everything well and when you get a homogeneous mixture, spread it all over your face. Let the mask sit for 20 minutes and remove it with warm water. Repeat the process once a week and in a short time you will begin to notice the difference.
3. You can also make your exfoliant with this oil. All you have to do is add a tablespoon of coconut oil and cook it over low heat. Once it is hot, add a tablespoon of sugar and stir well for two minutes (make sure the sugar does not melt). Finally, remove the mixture from the heat and wait for it to cool. Then apply it to the skin you want to exfoliate, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, and remove it from your skin with plenty of warm water.
4. It is also a powerful makeup remover. This product is an excellent ally for removing makeup residue that is usually difficult to remove, such as mascara. You can use it as you would any other product: moisten a cotton pad with the oil and wipe your face.
5. Another of its characteristics is that it prevents stretch marks. To enjoy this benefit, apply the oil to areas where stretch marks could appear, such as the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, and arms.
6. If you want to improve the appearance of your hair, you can use coconut oil to your advantage. In addition to nourishing it and giving it more shine, this oil will help reduce the weakening of your hair and, consequently, the breakage when you untangle or brush it. Depending on the length of your hair, apply half or a tablespoon in the palm of your hand and rub it throughout your hair.
7. It can also be effective in caring for your teeth. A study conducted for the Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes highlights the main minerals contained in coconut oil: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, selenium, sodium, zinc, chromium, aluminum, barium, cadmium, and fluoride. “In terms of health, coconut has bactericidal, antioxidant, antiparasitic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective properties and stimulates the immune system because it has a high
content of fatty acids,” the document reads. The author Angélica Real also states that it has been shown that coconut oil can kill harmful bacteria in our mouths, so its use allows for better dental health and good breath.
To get the benefits of coconut oil as a toothpaste, you can use the oil alternately with a commercial toothpaste. Use one product one day and the other the next and continue in this way to get the benefits of both.
Coconut oil is also said to help reduce body size, and some people use it as a substitute for traditional cooking oils like canola or olive oil. However, nutrition expert Dr. Donald Hensrud, author of the Mayo Clinic Diet Book, says coconut oil probably isn’t the cure-all that its proponents suggest, but it’s also not the “poison” that naysayers claim. He explains that it’s saturated fat, so it can raise cholesterol slightly, so it’s important not to consume it in excessive amounts.
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