The versatile benefits of coconut oil are known and proven throughout many studies, whether they are conducted researching health food, natural medicine, or beauty treatments. You’ve surely heard of its perks when used in the kitchen, but how well do you know about its other positive characteristics? It’s one of those cult products that are used in eastern culture for thousands of years. What’s so special about it? Coconut oil is so famous mostly thanks to its abundance of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and saturated fats. These and its other ingredients do wonders for the hair, keeping it strong and well nourished. Other than the hair benefits, coconut oil is a perfect solution for those that have skin or nail problems. Furthermore, it’s good for:
- hormonal balance
- digestion improvement
- cellulite reduction
- fat burning
- candida
- improving Alzheimer’s condition
- cholesterol balance
- blood sugar balance
Nails
Adding coconut oil to your regular nail care routine will help your nails get the proper hydration and strength that your nail cuticles need. Additionally, it will keep your nails safe from any type of fungus. How to use it? Simply massage the coconut oil into your bed nails before going to sleep. Pay extra attention to your cuticles. Rub the oil on top of them and let it stay as long as possible. It will provide them with strength and remove the hangnails. If you’re having fungus problems, massage the oil on the affected area twice a day after the area has been properly cleaned and dried. Use this method two to four times a week and you’ll see the improvements in a few weeks.
Skin
Coconut oil is famous for its anti-aging properties. Thanks to the vitamin E that coconut oil contains, the skin on which it’s applied receives optimal repair from tearing, skin toning and wrinkles. Its ability of skin restoration will surely make you happy after a few weeks of use. Using coconut oil as a moisturizer surely will freshen up your face. It’s not greasy and your skin will absorb it fast. Simply rub it into your skin before bedtime and leave it on for 5 minutes before washing it off. Furthermore, it is a great natural make up remover. A small dub of coconut oil gently applied to your eyelids will liquefy the makeup, after which is enough to simply wipe it off with a towel. It’s definitely a better option than commercial makeup removers since it is gentle and won’t irritate the eyes. You can actually leave some of it on your face during the night as it’s a good remedy for wrinkles.
Hair
Other than mentioned, coconut oil is rich in proteins, which are the particular reason why it’s so beneficial for the hair – it replaces the proteins that damaged hair lacks. It’s a good solution for dry and damaged hair, as for frizz. Simply massage it into your scalp and leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
Coconut oil is also great for other stuff, like teeth strengthening, acne treatment, exfoliation, cellulite reduction, and many more. So, what are you waiting for? Go try it on and enjoy the results!
Nessie L.B.