9 reasons to use coconut oil
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Coconut oil is an excellent product that is versatile and economical. For little money you can buy antimicrobial, moisturizing and antifungal agent, which is rich in antioxidants.
To calm the skin of the hands
This is especially true during the cold weather, when wind, frost and lack of sunlight lead to excessive drying of the skin of the hands. Coconut oil will perfectly cope with this problem. Comet addition, coconut oil, used in cooking, gives an interesting combination of flavors and improves metabolism.
Highlighter for the cheekbones
Coconut oil will be an excellent assistant in makeup. With its help, you can "highlight" the upper part of the skin under the eyebrow and cheekbones. This can help in case of allergic reactions to cosmetics.
Hair removal on the legs
Coconut oil can be used as a shaving cream for legs. This eliminates the danger of skin cuts, because the blade will slide like clockwork. Moreover, you do not need to think about additional moisturizing.
Hair treatment
Masks with the addition of coconut oil are much more effective than those where one of the ingredients is mineral oils or sunflower oil. Coconut oil penetrates better into the inside of the hair, so the treatment of split ends becomes easy and effective.
To remove cosmetics
Coconut oil can cope not only with blush, shadows and powder, but even with waterproof mascara. And two effects will be achieved - make-up and moisturized eyelashes.
Moisturizer for body and face
Before praising coconut oil, which undoubtedly deserves applause, it should be noted that this method of moisturizing the skin is not suitable for everyone, but it's in the oil-fat balance of the skin. You need to be careful not to break it, so as not to provoke the appearance of acne. How not surprisingly, girls with problem skin, moisturizing with coconut oil perfectly suited. They on the contrary should reduce allocation of own fat, and humidification will help with it.
For intimate lubrication
Sometimes a natural lubricant is not enough. This happens on certain days of the cycle, so you can use coconut oil, but in combination with a condom this should not be done. Coconut oil acts on the latex softening, and the condom can hold tight.
Means for styling hair
A small amount of oil (the main thing is not to overdo it) will help to cope with naughty locks and strands. In addition, it will moisturize your hair for a whole day.
For Vegetarians
For vegetarians who adhere to strict rules, coconut oil can be an excellent alternative to creamy. Now, vegans can also enjoy the taste of slicks and donuts, as well as cream fillings.