Coconut Oil.
Coconut oil is a natural oil that is extracted from the flesh of coconuts.
It is an emollient that is rich in fatty acids and has a number of benefits for the skin, including acting as a moisturiser, helping to reduce inflammation, and protecting against free radical damage and bacteria.
Coconut Oil Are Best Suited For:
Skin Type/Concerns:
Dry skin
Redness
Inflammation
Coconut Oil Is Not Suited For:
Oily skin
Acne skin
Prone to congestion
FAQs:
What is coconut oil good for?
Coconut has a number of benefits from hydration, to anti-inflammatory properties, to being a protective layer. It can be used on the skin, in your hair, and even on your eyelashes!
Is coconut oil good for the skin?
Coconut oil is great for the skin. It has a number of benefits for the skin:
Hydrates the skin
Can protect the skin
Anti-inflammatory benefits
What does coconut oil do for your hair?
Using coconut oil on the hair helps moisturise and seal the hair. Applying coconut oil on the hair can help with dry, flaky scalp, as well as split ends and hair breakages, leaving the hair looking shiny.
How to use coconut oil on hair?
If using coconut oil straight on the hair there can be a number of ways you can use it. You can use it as a pre-shower treatment.
Apply the coconut oil to manageable sections of the hair. Apply more coconut oil where needed.
Let coconut oil sit on your hair for at least 20 minutes- if needed can sleep with oil on for an overnight treatment. For added effectiveness cover your head with a shower cap or apply heat from the hairdryer for a few minutes. This helps open the hair cuticle up and penetrate the hair deeper.
Rinse the hair thoroughly- you can use shampoo, you may need to rinse the hair a few times to remove all contents of the oil.
Is coconut oil good for eyelashes?
Coconut oil can be applied to the lashes. It can help protect the lashes, as well as hydrates the lashes.
