The 4 properties of coconut oil to include in your routine
Coconut oil is prized for its nourishing benefits for skin, face, and hair. Coconut oil is a solid oil that liquefies above 25°C: if you have coconut oil at home and want to enjoy its benefits, simply run your jar of coconut oil under hot water to recover its oil. But to benefit from all the advantages of coconut oil, you must choose it carefully: it is important to favor 100% pure and natural coconut oil that is certified organic. If these conditions are not met, you risk buying processed coconut oil that will not provide all the benefits and properties of coconut oil pure.
In this article, we will see the different uses of coconut oil on your body and hair and you will discover that this oil contains many interesting properties for the body.
1. Coconut oil for healing
Coconut oil is used as a healing agent for scars such as stretch marks, chapped lips, or redness and various irritations. You can massage the irritated area daily with pure coconut oil until absorbed: in just a few days you should begin to see results. Coconut oil is reputed to promote cell renewal: it thus speeds up the healing process of your epidermis without drying out the affected area.
2. Coconut oil to hydrate your hair
One of the properties of coconut oil is the hydration it brings to hair. Often used as a mask, coconut oil promotes shine, hydration, and hair vitality. If your hair is dull, damaged, or dry, coconut oil will be an ideal ingredient to include in your hair routine to regenerate your hair fiber. To do this, apply coconut oil to each strand avoiding the roots, and leave on for 30 minutes to overnight, then wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. The ideal way to restore shine and strength to your hair is to combine the use of coconut oil as a mask with a shampoo enriched with natural ingredients. Why not pair coconut oil with the Nourishing Shampoo Irrévérence from Terre De Mars? Formulated with restorative organic actives, this shampoo will allow you to combine hydration and repair for your hair. Naturally silicone-free, this shampoo is suitable for all hair types and is vegan, Ecocert, and cruelty-free.
3. Coconut oil: an excellent exfoliant for body and face
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As with hair, since coconut oil is packed with moisturizing properties, it will be perfect for exfoliating impurities from the skin. To benefit from its exfoliating properties, coconut oil should be combined with 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar. As with a traditional scrub, you then simply massage the areas you wish to exfoliate with circular motions. All that's left is to rinse your skin after completing your natural scrub. Note that Terre de Mars offers a scrub made with coconut shells: the Résurgence Scrub. This scrub will help you exfoliate your skin of impurities while deeply moisturizing the skin.
4. The properties of coconut oil that provide a natural alternative to cosmetic products
Coconut oil can prove particularly effective in replacing the cosmetic products we use every day that can sometimes be harmful to our skin despite the large quantities of chemical and harmful substances they contain. Using natural, pure coconut oil to replace these cosmetic products will be an excellent alternative for the respect of our skin and the environment. Thanks to the properties of coconut oil, you will be able to make your own cosmetic products at home.
A natural makeup remover
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil: it can therefore naturally remove makeup from your skin. Take a small amount of your coconut oil and massage your face with it until the makeup particles disappear. You can then rinse your skin and perhaps apply a mask to your face to eliminate all impurities accumulated throughout the day (pollution, dust, etc.).
A natural deodorant
Coconut oil, which is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, will help fight the bacteria responsible for bad odors. These properties of coconut oil will allow you to create your own natural deodorant. By mixing 30g of coconut oil with 30g of baking soda, 20g of cornstarch, 20g of a natural oil of your choice and 10 drops of antibacterial essential oil, you will obtain your 100% natural homemade deodorant without chemical or harmful products.
