Coconut Oil
Is the oil extracted from the fruits of coconut, has a distinctive fragrance and soft texture, and has many therapeutic properties of the skin, and is used to moisturize the skin and prevent the sun damage, and reduce the effects of burns, and is used on the skin directly to feed and maintain freshness. Coconut oil is made up of a group of fatty acids, and the size of its molecules is small; it can easily enter skin cells. Coconut oil contains a group of unsaturated fatty acids that have great therapeutic properties for the skin and vitamins that nourish and hydrate the skin.
Importance of coconut oil for skin
- Treatment of acne by modifying the acidity of the skin, which prevents the spread of bacterial infection in the skin, because of the fatty acids found in coconut oil, which work to eliminate the bacteria and fungi inside the skin, and treats coconut oil minor burns and wounds.
- Coconut oil contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant, prevents the formation of free radicals, and thus reduces wrinkles and signs of aging.
- Coconut oil helps heal wounds and minor burns, and relieves skin irritation in affected areas.
Uses of coconut oil
- Lightening and brightening of the skin: Coconut oil is used in many cosmetic creams, lotions that give a radiance to the skin, coconut oil can be used after removing makeup on the skin immediately after heating a little in the palm of the hand.
- Coconut oil is used after shave, because of its anti-bacterial properties, and it is considered ideal after shaving.
- Coconut oil is used as a natural alternative to cleansers and skin care, and is excellent for removing makeup and deep cleansing of the skin.
- Coconut oil is used to treat damaged and brittle hair, thus giving a healthy appearance.
- Coconut oil can be used on the lips to nourish and moisturize it, and it is used as a natural nourishing balm.
- Coconut oil moisturizes the surrounding skin of nails, preferably using coconut oil on clean nails.
- A little coconut oil can be used to relieve hair volatility, giving it softness and luster.
- Coconut oil is used after exposure to sunlight, and coconut oil is mixed with almond oil to soften the irritated skin.
- Coconut oil works to treat dandruff; oil is heated and scalp is rubbed, left for an hour, and then the hair is washed well.
- Triglycerides in coconut oil work on moisturizing and softening the skin, which is a good oil used for massage.