Beauty Benefit Of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil comprised of a unique combination of natural fats, which makes it useful in treating the skin,” explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

These fatty acids include linoleic acid (which is beneficial for acne-prone skin) and up to 50 percent lauric acid (which is hydrating and antimicrobial).

Coconut oil is famous throughout the world not only as an edible oil and hair tonic but also as an excellent massage oil and a moisturizer for the skin.

In the tropical parts of the world where coconuts are readily available and used in many ways, natives use coconut oil for skin, as they believe that it protects from the sun’s harmful rays.

This natural oil, without any chemical or additives, can protect the skin in the hottest and sunniest places on earth better than the processed and artificial sun creams.

Studies show that coconut oil which is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts may improve skin barrier function and repair, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, fight the signs of skin aging, and is just as safe and effective as mineral oil when applied as a moisturizer.

The best aspect of coconut oil that makes it so beneficial for skin is that it does not become rancid. When apply on the skin, it works for a longer time, unlike many other oils, without getting rancid. Due to these various beneficial properties of coconut oil, it is used as an important ingredient in several skin care creams.

Benefit

Lip Gel

Cracks in our lips can be a source of worry, discomfort, and embarrassment. Applying chemical gel to the lips can make you consume some of the gel even though it is toxic. Some types of gels are edible, but you still don’t want to eat those chemicals. Coconut oil comes as an ideal alternative in such cases. It acts quickly and even if it goes in your stomach, it will only give you additional benefits!

Skin Softener

Coconut oil is a great skin softener and helps you do away with dry and hard skin conditions. [2] Simply take some coconut oil on your palms, rub your palms against each other once or twice and then on your face, hands or wherever you want to see the moisturizing effect.

Heal cracked feet

Coconut oil is also good for hardened and cracked feet, which may happen due to excessive cold or strenuous work that requires standing. The cracks in your feet will not vanish, but your feet will become softer within days if you apply coconut oil to the affected area.

Exfoliate

As an exfoliant, including coconut oil with other exfoliating or grainy materials like salt and sugar, can vastly improve the effects. You will successfully be able to scrape off excess dead skin and clean out the substances that have blocked the pores without leaving the skin feeling irritated.

The natural soothing nature of the oil combines with the grainy, exfoliating material perfectly, and leaves your skin with an even color, closed pores, and a soft texture.

Makeup Remover

Coconut oil can also be used as a makeup remover.  This is not common, but women around the world have begun using it for removing their makeup, without worrying about the harsh chemicals of other removers getting into delicate or sensitive areas.

Skin Disorders

Coconut oil contains vitamin E that helps improve skin health. It is claimed that coconut oil is good for several skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

Much of researchers speaks of its protein content since the replacement of sick or dying cells that can occur with various skin disorders are quickly replaced by new, healthy cells. In this way, coconut oil not only treats the infection by battling the microbial bodies, but they also heal the damage or the visible marks of that skin disorder.

Anti-aging Cream

Traditionally, coconut oil has been praised and popularized for its anti-aging properties.