Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the oils extracted from fresh coconut fruits, and it is considered one of the most widely used oils of all time, as it is characterized by containing safe and natural elements, which makes it free from negative side effects. It is also characterized by the presence of two main types of it, the first type is used to treat Many diseases. The second type is used in preparing and preparing various foods, in addition to its distinctive, fragrant and attractive smell. In this article, we will mention its benefits for the face, and mixtures of it for the face, in addition to its general benefits.
Benefits of coconut oil for the face
- It reduces the appearance of dark spots on the face, which are caused by direct exposure to sunlight.
- Removes dead cells from the face.
- It reduces the appearance of accumulated dirt on the face.
- Reduces the appearance of acne on the face.
- Limits fine white lines on the face.
- Moisturizes the face and makes it softer.
- Used to remove makeup.
- Reduces the percentage of oils in the face.
- Relieves dryness of the face.
Coconut oil blends for the face
- Smoothing and moisturizing the face: Mix a tablespoon of each: natural honey, coconut oil, and mashed papaya in a bowl, then apply the mixture to the face, leave it for at least twenty minutes, and wash it with water.
- Getting rid of dry face: Mix a tablespoon of each: apricot oil, coconut oil, and half a teaspoon of each: avocado oil and rose oil in a bowl, then apply the mixture to the face, leave it for ten minutes, and wash it with water.
- Reducing the appearance of signs of aging: Put a sufficient amount of coconut oil on a clean cotton, then wipe the face well for five minutes.
- Acne removal: Mix two tablespoons of coconut oil, half a teaspoon of each: tea tree oil, lavender oil, a tablespoon of natural honey, and a teaspoon of yogurt in a bowl, then apply the mixture to the face and massage it for at least twenty minutes, and wash it with water. .
- Facial peeling and removing dead cells: Mix a cup of brown sugar, half a cup of mashed papaya, and a quarter cup of each: coconut oil, jojoba oil, and a teaspoon of orange juice in a bowl, then apply the mixture to the face, massage it for at least twenty minutes, and wash it with water.
General benefits of coconut oil
- It gets rid of toxins and germs in the body by adding it to food dishes, or eating a teaspoon of it daily.
- It maintains heart health, thus protecting it from various diseases that affect it, such as: heart attacks, atherosclerosis, and others.
- It activates the body's metabolism, and therefore it is recommended for dieters.
- It facilitates the digestion process, thus reducing indigestion.
- Maintains the health of the skeletal system.
- Reduces the possibility of developing Alzheimer's, especially for the elderly.
- It prevents the spread of cancer cells in the body, thus reducing cancer.
- It gives the body energy and vitality, by eating a teaspoon of it daily.
- Treat burns and wounds by dipping a clean cotton in coconut oil, then wiping the wound areas for ten minutes.
- Reduces toothache.
- Reduces dryness and breakage of hair.
- Treats gingivitis.
- Improves insulin level in the body.
- Softens hair.
