Coconut oil application, reviews
Every second cosmetic online store offers customers coconut oil, friends bring it in liters from Thailand, and at work everyone is constantly discussing how beautiful and well-groomed hair, skin, nails, and recipes with oil are so delicious! The editorial staff of Wday.ru collected the most interesting recipes and talked with an expert about the miraculous properties of coconut oil.
Doctor-cosmetologist, dermatologist of the clinic “K + 31”
Oddly enough, only recently has coconut oil gained wild popularity, although its miraculous properties are legendary. Coconut oil is an absolutely natural product that is made without the use of flavors, fragrances, thickeners and dyes, because nature has laid enough of everything in it.
Coconut oil contains beneficial palmitic, caprylic, oleic, capric, stearic, linolenic, arachidonic, capric acids, as well as lauric acid, which provides antibacterial action, and hyaluronic acid, which is famous for its moisturizing effect.
There are many beauty recipes with coconut oil: the product is used as a mask to moisturize the hair, as a makeup remover and soften dry skin, and many people also note the reduction of wrinkles and anti-inflammatory effects. The oil is used as a perfect tanning agent and softens the skin after epilation. If your nails are peeling, nail experts recommend lubricating them with oil, and if there is no time to visit the hairdresser, apply the product overnight along the entire length of your hair.
What they promise:
Not only coconut oil producers, but many women around the world write rave comments about the use of coconut oil for facial beauty. It removes cosmetics, moisturizes the skin, turns lips into silk …
Expert opinion:
For the face, I would advise using it not in its pure form, but as part of cosmetics. Many say it helps fight acne, removes makeup well, and even prevents wrinkles. I think this is primarily due to its antibacterial and moisturizing properties.
You can use a makeup remover, cream, mask, lotion that contains coconut oil as ingredients. As for the fight against acne, it is good to use the oil as part of complex therapy and it is better as part of cosmetics, and not in pure form. In this regard, it works well, given its anti-inflammatory effect.
Recipes:
As a make-up remover: evening make-up or even theatrical make-up – coconut oil will cope with the most persistent mascara.
Lip balm: tested! If you apply oil to your lips every night, then you will forget about peeling and will finally be able to use matte lipsticks.
Eye Cream: Coconut oil is said to be a great treat for dark circles under the eyes. And no innovative formulas are needed.
Primer: For ultra-dry skin, many women advise applying coconut oil underneath the foundation. True, there is a risk that the foundation will float from the oil. Let’s try?
What they promise:
“Nothing can save your dull and split ends better than coconut oil,” women say on forums.
And it is also advised to use it on vacation for a beautiful hair burnout without harm.
Expert opinion:
Coconut oil is a natural plant product that is obtained from the pulp of coconut. It is a dense white mass with a pleasant specific aroma. Coconut oil contains saturated fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and moisturizing properties. And thanks to vitamins A and B, it perfectly moisturizes hair and skin, therefore it is actively used in cosmetology.
For example, it is rubbed into the cuticle in order to get rid of dry skin. Only you need to do this regularly twice a day and for a long period – from a month to three. As a rule, milk, emulsion and other means with the addition of coconut oil are used for this. It is also good to use it to improve the condition of the hair. I would advise you to apply it to the ends of your hair and keep it for about an hour.
Or make masks. To do this, you need to preheat the coconut oil in a water bath or put it in a warm room. And after applying to the hair, wrap it in a warm towel. It can also be applied to the scalp, but with caution. For example, if dry scalp is caused by frequent staining or seasonality, then it can be used. But if this is a dermatological problem, then you should not use it without consulting a doctor.
Recipes:
Recovery mask: apply coconut oil along the entire length of the hair, put on a shower cap and a towel on top. It takes 2 hours to walk with such a mask, and if possible, leave it all night. Of course, you will face the problem of washing out the oil, but your hair will be silky, like after a salon procedure.
Anti-dandruff: Women are also advised to apply coconut oil to the scalp once a week at night to get rid of dandruff.
Hair protectant: be sure to take the oil with you on vacation. Rub a drop of the product in your hands and apply it to your hair. In addition to sun protection, you will get a beautiful shade of “burnt-out” hair.
What they promise:
If you want perfectly smooth skin, a beautiful tan, and if you have tender, inflamed skin, experts recommend applying oil instead of care.
Expert opinion:
Of course, it is great to use it in body care, including the care of the skin of the hands and feet. It will be especially appreciated by those with dry skin. It can be rubbed into the skin daily, or wraps or masks can be done from time to time. It is good to use it for making lip gommage, it will delicately cleanse and moisturize your lips.
Recipes:
Perfect tanning agent: Coconut oil is perfect for tanning! However, we advise you to first use SPF 50 and only on the last days of rest apply a little oil to your feet to give a golden hue to the tan.
After Shave Cream: Even if you have dry skin, apply oil after depilation and your legs will be perfectly smooth.
Body scrub: If you add a tablespoon of ground coffee to warm coconut oil, and then keep the mixture in the refrigerator, in an hour you will have a wonderful scrub that delicately cleanses the skin.
What they promise:
Coconut oil will save you from arthritis and fungus, and will not only help you create a perfect tan, but also cure sunburn.
Expert opinion:
Coconut oil is widely used after prolonged sun exposure and burns. The vitamins that are included in its composition have a powerful regenerating effect. In this case, it can be used in its pure form. Coconut oil can be used in massage and soothes inflammation.
Recipes:
Sunburn Relief: Surprisingly, coconut oil not only helps you get the perfect tan, it also saves you from getting burned. Apply the oil to damaged skin to soothe it and avoid blistering.
For arthritis: By regularly rubbing oil into sore joints, the soreness will decrease.
For inflammation and wounds: Coconut oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.
Fungus: If you mix coconut oil with essential oil and lubricate your feet every day, you can quickly get rid of fungal infections.
Relieve Sore Throat: A teaspoon of edible coconut oil, when absorbed, will soothe a sore throat.