Coconut oil for face: effectiveness and subtleties of use

Coconut oil has been known for a very long time. Its use began in 1500 BC. e. and successfully continues today. Along with the use of coconut palms for construction and fuel, the fruits of the tree were also used as food and a source of income. Coconut oil was a very common product in Africa, India, Polynesia and Central America.

For cosmetic purposes, coconut oil was first used in the East. The emollient properties of this product were described in an ancient Hindu manuscript. India is still one of the main producers of a unique product along with the Philippines and Malaysia.

This product is a vegetable fat obtained by hot pressing copra. Copra is nothing but the flesh of a nut that has a white color. It is the result of thickening coconut milk. It contains more than 60% of the oil essence.

Externally, coconut oil is a hardened, dense pearl-colored consistency, but when the temperature rises (above 26 degrees), it begins to melt, turning into a clear liquid with an oily base. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids, including:

• palmitic;
• myristic;
• lauric;
• oleic;
• capra;
• caprylic.

Unrefined do not undergo processing and contain up to 50% lauric acid. This product hardens in a cool place.

Refined oils are obtained by refining the product under pressure. The transparency of this oil is higher than that of unrefined.

For cosmetic procedures, an unrefined product is used, since its effect is more effective on the skin due to the presence of lauric acid. It is perfectly distributed and softens dry and aging skin. But it does not fit oily skin: the product clogs its pores, which are most often enlarged on such skin.

Coconut oil has a lot of useful qualities:

• it moisturizes very dry and dehydrated skin, protects it from the negative effects of the urban environment;
• it is used as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic drug;
• the coconut component is added in the manufacture of sunscreen lotions and anti-burn agents.

A pure oil product is also used for hair care cosmetics. One of the causes of hair loss is the loss of protein during washing. Coconut oil stimulates the process of strengthening hair follicles and prevents the loss of this important substance. The product improves the appearance of hair, enhances its shine and increases elasticity, preventing the appearance of split ends. It is used in anti-dandruff masks and as a regenerating agent for dyed hair, as well as for curls, which are often subjected to heat treatment.

Cold pressed coconut oil is the most natural remedy due to the saturation of the product with fatty acids.

Coconut oil contains a large number of them:

• lauric acid - 39–54%;
• caproic acid - 1%;
• myristic acid - 15-23%;
• palmitic acid - 10%;
• caprylic acid - 6%;
• capric acid - 5-10%;
• oleic acid - 9% (monounsaturated acid);
• stearic acid - 5% (monounsaturated acid);
• linoleic acid - 3% (polyunsaturated fatty acid).

The composition contains polyphenols, responsible for the taste of the oil, and derivatives of esters and fatty alcohols. Also in the oil there are vitamins K and E.

Cold-pressed coconut oil is obtained from young green nuts. The quality and characteristics of such a product is significantly higher than that of ordinary oil, which is extracted from ripe nuts. The amount of oil in green fruits is less, but there are more useful components in them.

Coconut Oil Found application in body and face care:

• in the cosmetics industry, it has firmly taken its place and is the undoubted leader in the range of hair products;
• it is used to make detergents such as shower gels and soaps;
• the product has successfully established itself as the main product for massage;
• it is often added to moisturizers for the face, hands and feet;
• the tool is recognized as one of the best in the care of lifeless hair;
• it perfectly cleanses the skin.

Thanks to vitamin E, which is an excellent antioxidant, oil is widely used in the lines of cosmetic sunscreens, as well as in anti-burn products. Fatty acids stimulate the renewal of the epidermis of the scalp, which has a beneficial effect on the hair follicles.

Beauticians advise to apply oil not only to the scalp, but also to smear it with the ends of the hair, which are subject to a systematic cross-section.

The regenerating properties of the product manifest themselves in problem areas of the skin, stimulating cells to quickly regenerate and reduce existing wrinkles.

Coconut oil has been used in the treatment of acne and acne. Oil is instantly absorbed even in the deepest layers of the epidermis, and the skin instantly receives all the nutrients that make up the product. True, this method of treating acne is not suitable for every skin type.

So that the product does not give a negative reaction, it is recommended to wash it off no later than 10 minutes after application to the skin.

The substances that make up the oil strengthen eyelashes and nails, making them healthy and beautiful when used properly.

Masks with coconut oil help to restore the beauty of hair. With their systematic use, the hair cross section is less common, and the shine of the hair becomes brighter.

Most often, hair masks are 100% coconut oil. In this form, it is used exclusively on the hair.

This natural product is also successfully used on the driest parts of the body: elbows, knees and feet, that is, where the skin is most dehydrated. It quickly gives dry skin a beautiful look thanks to instant hydration.

Since coconut oil is a product created by nature itself, it is often allergic to it, so when using it directly, it is necessary to conduct a test on the inside of the elbow, applying a few drops of oil. If after 24 hours there is no reaction, then it can be used in cosmetic procedures.

The pores on such skin are most often enlarged, and the oil clogs them, causing an inflammatory process in the form of acne.

After oil masks, it is recommended to rinse the hair very well, and it is better to do this several times. Otherwise, the hair after application of the product will look dirty and untidy.

There is another myth about the negative side of coconut oil. Some Internet users leave negative reviews stating that coconut oil dries hair and exacerbates the situation with brittle hair. In fact, this can happen only in one case: the purchased product is of poor quality (is a fake). A high-quality and natural unrefined product has only a positive effect on the structure of the hair, and when it is used, the likelihood of negative effects on the hair is minimized.

Coconut Oil Essence - multifunctional cosmetic product, because it:

• moisturizes;
• nourishes;
• cleans;
• regenerates;
• rejuvenates;
• heals.

In this regard, there are a great many cosmetic products on a coconut basis, but not all of them are effective and have a pronounced effect on the face. This is due to the frequent use of low-quality oils in products.

In cosmetic stores on the shelves there are a lot of face and body care products.based on coconut oil, but not a single store consultant will talk about the quality of the oil that was used to make this or that product. Therefore, the best decision would be to buy high-quality coconut oil in a specialized store and use it at home. Thus, you can protect yourself from buying a fake and unpleasant consequences from its use.

It’s worth buying only that cosmetic product, on the label of which you can see the inscription virgin coconut oil: it is the least refined and of the highest quality.

The first step in facial care is cleansing. In order to cleanse the skin with coconut oil, it will need only 10 grams. The product must be applied with stroking movements on the skin of the face and neck. During a five-minute massage, the oil begins to take away excess fat and makeup residues from the skin. After rubbing it, it is necessary to put a small towel soaked in hot water on the face and thus enhance the effectiveness of the product.

After cleansing, you can tone the skin with scrubbing. A scrub with coconut oil will be the best option for toning the skin, which, in addition to exfoliating, moisturizes the epidermis.

Ingredients:

• coconut oil - 30 ml;
• sugar - 20 gr;
• olive oil - 2 drops.

To prepare a coconut scrub, it is necessary to mix all the components in one container, and then apply the resulting product in massaging movements on the entire surface of the face and neck. Wash off the product with warm water.

Sugar perfectly exfoliates dead epidermal cells, renews the skin and makes it incredibly smooth. The oily ingredient moisturizes and nourishes it. Beauticians advise using such a product instead of a regular scrub no more than 2 times in 7 days.

The oil product is also used in the preparation of masks.

If there are rashes on the skin, then a mask with an oil essence of coconut and lemon will help in the fight against this ailment.

Ingredients:

• lemon - half the fruit;
• oil component - 40 ml.

The mask is not used on the entire face, but only on inflamed areas.

For its preparation, lemon juice and oil essence are mixed. The mixture is applied to problem areas and left for 20 minutes. Wash off this mask with cold water. Use this method of acne control is not more than 2 times a week.

If the skin is inflamed or irritated, an oil mask in a composition with honey and aloe vera will help soothe it.

Ingredients:

• coconut oil - 30 gr;
• aloe vera juice - 30 gr;
• honey - 5 gr.

Aloe vera cleanses and renews the skin, while honey is a natural antiseptic.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix the oil component, aloe vera and honey in one bowl. It is necessary to impose such a mask pointwise in places of irritation. The duration of the mask on the face is 30 minutes. Then it is removed from the face with a damp cloth, washed and gently patted on the face with a towel.

Undoubtedly, there is a classic recipe for a mask made from coconut oil essence of cold pressing. There are no additional ingredients in this product. It is used in its pure form, so the result of its use directly depends on the quality of the product.

In order not to cause an infection, you must wash your hands thoroughly before the procedure.

First you need to cleanse your face from all dirt and cosmetics. After that, the product is applied to dry and clean skin, distributing it over the face with massaging movements.

Before using this mask, it is worthwhile to test the tolerance of the oil used.

For combination and oily skin, 10 minutes is enough. Wash it off with warm water. If the product remains confused on the face, then you can use a special gel for washing.

Moisturizing the skin is the final step in face care. Face cream with an oil component like no other moisturizes the skin and nourishes it from the inside. You can cook it yourself.

A universal cream that is suitable for both young and aging skin, contains the following ingredients:

• coconut oil essence - 5 tablespoons;
• almond oil essence - 2 tablespoons;
• pink water - 2.5 tablespoons;
• lavender essential oil - 10 drops.

To prepare the cream, it is necessary to heat the oil essences to a fluid state and mix. In another container, warm the pink water and pour it into the oil mixture, whisking everything with a blender. When the mixture reaches a creamy state, you can add lavender ether, which has a beneficial effect on the skin of any type and age. This nutritious cream is kept in the refrigerator for a short time - only 2 weeks.

The most sensitive skin on the face is the area around the eyes. It is there that the first wrinkles appear. To avoid this and delay the appearance of "crow's feet", it is recommended to use a coconut mask.

To prepare it, you need 1 capsule of vitamin E and 5 g of oil product. By combining these ingredients, the resulting mixture is applied with light stroking movements to the area around the eyes. In the morning, remove the remains of the mask with a damp cloth. This mask can also replace lip balm, which moisturizes and nourishes the lips well.

Also, skin massage using oil components helps fight wrinkles around the eyes. The course of such massage is 15 days.

Every day before bedtime or later in the evening, coconut oil is applied to the cleansed eyelid skin and under the eyes and massage is performed with patting movements of the fingers for 5 minutes (2 and a half minutes in each eye). The direction of tapping movements should be from the nose to the periphery.

If a woman has seriously decided to enter into an unequal struggle to preserve her beauty after 40 years, then there is a recipe for anti-aging cream with a coconut flavor.

Ingredients:

• coconut oil - 3 tablespoons;
• olive oil - 6 tablespoons;
• beeswax - 10 gr;
• distilled water - 85 g;
• powder of vitamin E, A, C - 1.8 g;
• ylang-ylang ether - 15 drops.

After the mixture has reached a uniform consistency, remove from heat and mix thoroughly. In another container, mix distilled water with vitamins using a blender and, without turning off the device, pour the oil mixture into water. At the end of cooking, add ylang-ylang ether to the resulting cream. It is recommended to keep home-made cream in the refrigerator.

Moisturizing requires not only the face, but also the body. Coconut oil is also used in the preparation of this cosmetic product.

To make a body cream, you will need:

• coconut oil - 10 g;
• shea butter - 1 tablespoon;
• wax - 5 gr;
• avocado oil - 5 g;
• sesame oil - 10 g;
• olive oil - 10 gr;
• wheat oil - 1 teaspoon;
• chamomile hydrolyte - 10 g;
• mineral water - 3 tablespoons;
• chamomile essential oil - 7 drops;
• Palmarosa essential oil - 15 drops.

Melt solid oils and wax in the microwave. Having achieved uniformity, add to the mixture of avocado oil, sesame seeds, olive and wheat. Then beat the oil mass with a blender. At the same time, chamomile hydrolate and mineral water are mixed and heated on a stove to 40 degrees. Upon reaching the desired temperature, the liquid is poured into the oil mixture. All mix well and add the ethereal components. At the end, transfer the cream to a storage container. The cream should be in the refrigerator.

The oil product, as noted above, perfectly fights dry areas on the feet. To prepare a cream for the feet on its basis is not difficult.

Ingredients:

• coconut oil - 5 g;
• cocoa butter - 5 g;
• shea butter - 5 g;
• olive oil - 5 gr;
• jojoba oil - 5 g;
• oil solution of vitamin E - 5 g;
• beeswax - 5 gr.

Solid oil ingredients must be melted and combined with the rest. After the mixture begins to whiten, you need to add a few drops of orange tree ether to it. The mask is applied to the coarse areas of the feet, wrap the legs with plastic wrap, wearing warm socks. It is recommended to remove the mask after 1 hour. The result will not keep you waiting, since from the first application the skin on the feet will become much softer.

Coconut oil essence plays a special role in hair care. Fatty acids, which are part of it, well restore the damaged hair structure. If the hair suffers from excessive fragility, then coconut oil is initially heated in the microwave to a liquid consistency, and then evenly distributed on the hair from roots to ends.

It is allowed in this form to go to bed and remove the mask only in the morning. After the procedure, the hair is thoroughly washed several times with shampoo.

Dry hair, which needs constant hydration, is recommended to comb with a comb, after dropping a couple of drops of the oil component on it. This procedure does not apply to oily hair: from excessive moisture, they will look messy.

Sour milk products are often used in oily hair care.Coconut oil in combination with these ingredients gives an amazing effect on the hair.

To do this, heat 1 tablespoon of oil essence, mix it in one container with 4 tablespoons of kefir or sour cream and apply a mask along the entire length of the hair. Then wrap hair with a warm cloth and wait 1 hour. After washing off the mask with warm water using shampoo.

With hair loss, an oil mask with pepper helps.

Ingredients:

• coconut oil - 10 g;
• garlic - 1 clove;
• hot pepper - 2 gr.

First you need to warm up the oil. Then the remaining ingredients are added to it and everything is well mixed. Such a mixture is applied directly to the hair roots and rubbed with massage movements. The appearance of burning is a normal reaction of the epidermis to pepper. If possible, such a mask should be kept for at least half an hour or at least 15 minutes.

To speed up hair growth, you can prepare a mask based on coconut oil and sea salt.

Ingredients:

• sea ​​salt - 1 teaspoon;
• egg yolk - 1 pc.;
• coconut oil - 3 tablespoons.

A mask is prepared by mixing heated oil with salt and yolk, and then it is applied over the entire length of the hair and left for 20 minutes. So that the hair does not seem dirty after applying the oil mask, it is recommended to rinse it well with shampoo.

A mask of coconut oil, milk and oatmeal returns a healthy shine to the hair.

Ingredients:

• milk - 1 tablespoon;
• coconut oil - 2 tablespoons;
• ground oatmeal - 1 tablespoon.

All ingredients are mixed in one container and the mixture is applied to the hair, covering them with a towel. After half an hour, the mask can be washed off with warm water and shampoo.

A mask with rosemary and chamomile will also help make your hair shine.

Ingredients:

• cold pressed coconut oil - 100 gr;
• sprigs of rosemary - 10 g;
• chamomile flowers - 10 gr.

Leave the mixture from the oil and collect on fire for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then the oil solution is poured into a bottle of dark glass and put it in a cupboard or bedside table for a week. After the time has passed, the oil infusion should be warmed up again and passed through a fine sieve. This infusion is distributed through the hair and left for 30 minutes.

Most cosmetologists and doctors are positive about this product and recognize its benefits. True, they warn that the result of using a natural product is achieved more slowly than when applying synthetic products. Before applying the oil, experts recommend checking the body's reaction to the product by applying a little oil to the wrist or inner surface of the forearm.

Beauticians do not recommend using coconut oil during pregnancy due to a change in hormonal levels, because if the oil was well tolerated earlier, in pregnancy the body can give a negative reaction to any natural cosmetic product.

In any case, coconut oil is used in cosmetology very widely and has most often positive reviews among buyers.

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