Did you know that coconut oil can help reduce dark spots?
No?
Well, it is time we start reconsidering these age-old home remedies in our daily lives.
Especially our skin…..
Home Remedies are always a favorable and accessible way to solve many skincare issues. It may be the most humble of all the ingredients lying in our pantry. One such product is coconut oil. The healing properties of Coconut Oil, have not just been utilized, but also have been passed down through generations.
It is not just good for our hair, but also our skin.
Here are 6 beneficial properties of coconut oil and you must include it in your daily beauty routine:
As a natural moisturizer:
It is to no one's surprise that Coconut Oil is a great moisturizer. It contains lauric acid, which is very good for retaining moisture in drier skins. It also locks the moisture in and acts as a protective sheet preventing the water from evaporating from the skin. If you have extremely dry skin, especially in the winter, coconut oil is a great addition to your skincare routine. Its moisture-retaining property helps to replenish the glow in the skin as well.
Note: For people having extremely oily skin, coconut oil is not advisable. Rather a water-based moisturizer.
For Irritation:
Coconut Oil is known for its soothing properties. Its high content of fatty acids helps calm any kind of irritation or itching on the skin. It also soothes the dryness caused by itching and relieves the skin from being agitated.
As a cleansing balm:
One of the lesser-known uses of coconut oil is using it as a cleansing balm, or as an alternative to micellar water. You do not need to buy fancy cleansing balms for removing your makeup when you have coconut oil at home. Most of the makeup is oil-based or water-based. Hence, coconut oil acts as a cleansing oil when used to remove makeup. It not just easily removes the makeup, but also the built-up dust and excess dirt on your skin.
Tip: Do wash your face after using coconut oil, just to ensure that all the excess dirt is washed away.
For reducing spots:
Coconut Oil has brightening properties that help reduce dark spots and dark pigments. You can apply raw coconut oil on affected areas like post-acne spots, and sun-damaged spots. It is also very beneficial as a preventative to the formation of dark spots on our skin.
As an Anti-Bacterial Product:
Coconut oil consists of capric acid and it is anti-microbial. Hence applying coconut oil can prevent infections and even reduce fungal infections on our skin. You can use coconut oil on lesions or cysts caused by bacteria or any other microbe, in order to halt the bacterial colonies to increase.
As a gentle exfoliator:
Applying coconut oil just before taking a bath or a hot shower, locks in the moisture, and even gets rid of built-up dirt on our body. By massaging coconut oil, we can use it as a milder way of exfoliating our skin just before taking a hot shower. Usually, our skin becomes sensitive after taking a hot shower, but this way, we can prevent it.
Conclusion:
Coconut Oil is one of the most popular home remedies for many skin problems, and its healing properties have been appreciated since ancient times. This common household item holds a great amount of benefits if used the right way.