Coconut Sunburn Oil: Uses and Effects

A beautiful and effective tan that lies evenly on the skin will make any body more desirable and visually add harmony to any figure. But do not forget that an excessively long exposure to the sun - and even more so frequent visits to the solarium - can draw out the moisture it needs so much and speed up photoaging. To get a nice dark skin color without unpleasant consequences in the form of painful burns and noticeable dryness of the skin, various kinds of products containing the SPF factor will help, and for tanning beds you need to use special products that attract ultraviolet light to the body.

Coconut oil is extracted from the pulp of a well-ripened walnut using such pressing methods as cold or hot. The resulting product has a solid consistency at ordinary temperature, but it will melt quite easily with targeted heating or with light contact with human skin. The product can actually melt in your hands, which is very convenient when applied. The persistent smell of this product is extremely saturated, expressive for tropical forests, colors can vary from snow-white to yellowish undertones.

In order for coconut tanning oil to actually benefit, you need to know what kinds of this popular product are.

• An unrefined product is obtained from the coconut pulp of a fresh fruit.It is not heated and chemicals are not added to it - this type of oil will have a pronounced coconut aroma and the greatest amount of antioxidants. The boxes usually indicate “Virgin” or “Extra Virgin” - in this case there will be no particular differences between the species.
• All impurities are removed from the refined product, for this reason this product has almost no tart coconut smell, it will be stored for much longer, but its valuable qualities will be much weaker. On the product boxes you will see the words “Refined”, RBD or “Coconut oil”.

• Oil in liquid form (“Fractionated oil”) is produced using the steam distillation method of the oil that has already been squeezed. As a result of all these manipulations, lauric acid is removed from the product. This kind of product does not harden even at temperatures close to zero, for this reason it is most often sold in small bottles with a spray. By its useful qualities, this oil is much worse than unrefined, but has several advantages: it is convenient to use, it can be easily and quickly applied to the skin, it is absorbed quite quickly and does not leave spots.
• The hydrogenated product is produced by chemical modification of natural oil, as a result, the product remains quite solid even at high temperatures.

Of all these options, unrefined products can be considered the best for tanning: they contain a large number of different antioxidants. A rich assortment of special fatty acids as components of this product will help maintain a healthy and beautiful appearance of the skin both before and after tanning. The product in liquid form is also well suited for such purposes, especially when you need the lightest textures.

Coconut oil has chemical stability and oxidation resistance, which can explain such a significant shelf life: 24 months for an unrefined product, 60 months for a refined product in a liquid substance.

Coconut oil is bought to:

• give your skin 100% protection against the harmful effects of the sun;
• prevent burns, increased dryness, various redness on the skin;
• slow down the photoaging of the epidermis with the help of vitamin E, which is extremely important for the body;
• eventually become the owner of a beautiful and spectacular shade.

The influence of the sun's rays will help you replenish certain reserves of vitamin D in your body. This vitamin is essential for the various physiological processes in our body to be performed as efficiently as possible. The components, which are designed to protect the body from UV rays, inadvertently block the ingestion of such an important substance as vitamin D. And only coconut oil can easily pass this vitamin to your skin, thereby guaranteeing an excellent general health condition of a sunbathing person.

The composition of the product is dominated by a saturated type of fatty acid, which is why the product got its original texture with increased density and density. Coconut oil is a rather valuable product that is actively used in cosmetology and in the food industry. In addition, the product is considered an excellent tool for everyone who dreams of an even tan, from which the opposite sex can not take their eyes off.

The main positive properties of this popular product:

• It has a pronounced antioxidant effect and can significantly slow down the aging process;
• can quickly restore the water-lipid balance of the skin after a long exposure to the sun;
• stimulates collagen synthesis, thereby allowing you to maintain the elasticity of your skin;
• will contribute to the fact that melanin is produced evenly and thereby reduce hyperpigmentation in those who suffer from it;
• can have antibacterial and antifungal effects, which is very important if you often visit the beach and other common areas;
• it is perfect for the body - reducing the number of visible stretch marks on it, making the skin more healthy and outwardly beautiful, in terms of care, this oil is sometimes better than many well-known care products.
• makes the skin surprisingly soft and nourishes it.

Products that contain SPF filters should protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun. However, not all elements of this kind of funds can be considered completely harmless. That is why it is best to opt for truly natural products, among which are coconut oil.

However, you should know that the SPF of coconut oil itself can be from 4 to 10, which is not quite enough for 100% protection from the influence of the sun. Therefore, the basic rules when choosing this product are maximum care when using and accuracy when applying.

Some women use this oil shortly before going to the beach or going to the solarium. This allows the oil to absorb and 100% complete all its tasks. It is better to apply this oil to the body immediately after you take a shower. After 15-20 minutes, this procedure will need to be done again. Only in this way can the agent be completely absorbed and will not harden on the skin with an unpleasant film.

If you are going to swim in a pond, then after that the product layer will need to be updated again.

And also this natural product is used to moisturize the epidermis and its full recovery after visiting the beach. If red spots appear on the skin after this, the oil can quickly resolve this issue. It will soothe inflamed skin, relieve itching.

The choice of coconut oil implies its active use immediately on the beach. That is, you can occasionally use this oil directly in the sun. The only condition is to avoid the time from 11 to 16 hours, when the activity of the sun is as intense as possible. The product is easy to apply - just pour a generous amount of it onto problem areas and massage it onto the skin surface with massage pats. Massage will help the oil absorb faster into weakened skin. After this manipulation, you can choose any minor protection in the form of a hat with large brim or a beach umbrella.

You can actually admire a gorgeous tan for a whole year and for this purpose you will not have to travel to distant countries for three seas. Acquiring a tan in a comfortable tanning bed is a modern procedure that is very popular these days, especially by the end of April - early May, when women are purposefully preparing for the summer.

Enthusiastic reviews about the oil suggest that it really allows you to speed up the process of acquiring an even tan, while moisturizing the hot skin great. Before spreading the product, first it is better to go to the shower with a special scrub or peeling.They will help remove the layer of aged skin and contribute to the formation of the most even tan. If you are thinking of going to the solarium for 7-8 minutes, all you have to do is apply the combination form to your skin just 1 time. If the session is longer, then you will need to apply the tool a second time.

To correctly choose a good oil, you will need to take into account a number of important points:

• Where produced. Products made in Thailand, India or Malaysia will have the best quality. By purchasing oil from these countries, you can be sure that this is a 100% natural product, and not its expensive analogue with a combined composition of obscure components.
• Spin and level of cleaning. It is best to choose an unrefined product with a cold-pressed type (this is the process of pressing the pulp), which will fully preserve all the useful characteristics without having to get components of other substances.
• The aroma. Unrefined natural oil will have a very pleasant coconut aroma, and the refined product will have no smell at all. Many manufacturers add a little perfume to their products, but here the choice will concern your personal preferences.
• Color. High-quality products will have a translucent or light pale jaundice. The dark color with yellowness will tell you about the not very good quality of the product. That is why it is so important to see the color of the purchased goods yourself. If the seller refuses to open a jar and show you the oil, refuse this purchase.
• Consistency. The product will become hard at temperatures below 25 ° C, but at the same time it can easily be made soft. It will not lose its protective characteristics anyway.
• Lifetime. As already noted, 100% natural oil should be put in a dark place, for example, find a shelf for it in the refrigerator.

The market will offer everyone a huge assortment of coconut oil products from various manufacturing companies.

1. Products Samui nature - cold-pressed oil is used here, which is also used in general care, it is also often used as a food product. The product is safe, as it undergoes high-quality cleaning and therefore does not lose its positive properties.
2. Company Harnn releases the oils purified by the most gentle way - through fermentation. The products in this series are best suited for sensitive skin.
3. The brand Argilife produces budget products at a low price and with acceptable quality.

Most consumers respond positively to this product, actively smearing it for tanning, and at the same time posting their photos on the network to compare “before” and “after” its use. According to reviews, oil is applied to the body both before and after a visit to the solarium, perfectly protecting the skin during the long-awaited vacation at sea. At the same time, consumers note significant advantages when using this product:

• the tan will lie down as evenly as possible, it will be of a very beautiful color, but it will help prevent burns - the skin is periodically moisturized;
• the oil will perfectly heal existing cracks in the skin, relieve any inflammation;
• it will be able to cope with dry epidermis (especially if you already have peeling);
• if under the rays of the sun your hair feels like straw to the touch, then it is worth only a couple of times a week before washing your hair with oil - it can only be on the tips or along the entire length, and then the hair will become more lively and will not fluff.

During sunbathing, our body is exposed to extremely aggressive UV radiation, which can lead to the loss of much-needed moisture and, worst of all, to accelerated photoaging of the skin. The active use of coconut oil will avoid these troubles, preserve the youthful appearance of the skin, and a beautiful chocolate tan will delight you until the arrival of a cold winter.

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