EXTERNAL USE OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL Coconut oil used on your skin has many more benefits than commercial skin care products. In comparison to many skin creams and lotions, virgin coconut oil does not contain unpronounceable chemicals which can have long term, negative side effects. With coconut oil there are no adverse side effects on the skin and it prevents premature aging and degenerative diseases because of its anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties. Coconut Oil used externally has the following benefits: 1. Coconut Oil for sensitive skin Not only does coconut oil provide highly effective nurturing properties but also moisturizers. At the same time it creates an environment which bacteria and fungi don’t like and therefore skin infections and fungi can’t survive. The oil is a completely irritation free remedy and care product for many various skin problems. Virgin coconut oil can be used to control acne and eczema and even for babies’ diaper rash. 2. Virgin Coconut Oil ideal as a hand cream Hand creams are often filled with chemical substances, water and a lot of ingredients nobody knows the meaning of without serious study. Furthermore various parabens preservatives are used to preserve the hand lotion of which tests have shown that they are carcinogenic. Virgin Coconut Oil has an especially high healing effect on dry hands. Very small fat molecules, which are rich in MTC (Medium Chain Triglycerides) fats quickly penetrate into the skin. The effect can be enhanced by adding essential oils like lemon or tangerine which protect the skin against further drying. 3. Coconut Oil used as make-up remover Virgin Coconut Oil is very effective as a make-up remover and eye makeup remover. Not cleaning your skin or improper cleaning will have negative effects on your skin in due course. The oil can get right into the skin and extricate even small particles of makeup. Just use a warm, wet wash cloth afterwards. The moisturizing agent in the oil leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh. To remove eye makeup, just put a few drops of coconut oil on a paper tissue and gently take of the mascara or eye shadow without pulling the skin too much to prevent wrinkles. 4. Coconut Oil a great and natural sun protection Virgin Coconut Oil offers effective and natural sun protection without having to put toxic chemicals and nano-sized metal particles on your skin which are part of most conventional sun screens. Many sun screen lotions include coconut oil because it blocks the damaging effects of UV radiation. Antioxidant properties in coconut oil help heal the skin and prevent skin cancer. 5. Coconut Oil to heal cuts, bruises and abrasions The moisturizing effects of virgin coconut oil promote the healing of cuts, bruises and abrasions. The oil applied to cuts and abrasions protects against infections because of its anti-bacterial, anti-viral and fungicidal effects. At the same time it supports the skins natural healing process, while reducing or even preventing scarring. 6. Coconut Oil as lip balm Instead of using lip care products, which are often full of chemical additives that dry the lips out, or natural products, which can be rather expensive, you can use virgin coconut oil on your lips. To take the coconut oil lip balm with you just put it in a small lip care skillet. 7. Coconut Oil for massage Virgin Coconut Oil is ideal for massage. Using it pure is the safest way because it won’t cause any allergies. If you use the oil pure when it is in a less than 25°C environment it will be firm but melts during massage. To keep the oil in its liquid state you could add essential oils such as rose, chamomile, lavender, sandalwood or bergamot. Another option is to mix the coconut oil with almond, cashew, olive or avocado oil. COCONUT OIL FOR HAIR 8. Coconut Oil to get rid of dandruff Instead of using expensive and in many cases slow working anti-dandruff shampoos, you could use Virgin Coconut oil. Several times a week, massage some coconut oil into the scalp and wash the hair afterwards as usual. This method is effective and mild and can also be used for babies and toddlers with milk crust. 9. Virgin Coconut Oil as conditioner To nurture your hair and to make it soft and shiny, massage a thin layer of coconut oil into your scalp and hair. Leave it on your head for 10 to 15 minutes. To increase the effect, put a plastic bag over your head and wrap a towel around it to create some heat. Afterwards wash your hair as usual. You won’t need extra conditioner after using shampoo. 10. Coconut Oil to prevent hair loss The oil consists mainly of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are the perfect molecular structure to be absorbed by the scalp and the hair follicles where they efficiently improve the supply of nutrients. One of the most important fats in coconut oil is lauric acid. The micro-flora of the scalp interacts with the lauric acid and turns into mono-lauric acid which has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. These properties destroy various kinds of candida and other infectious viruses which impair the development of hair follicles. The stable MCTs in coconut oil act as a natural anti-oxidant and protect the follicles from damage through free radicals and therefore from hair loss. OTHER EXTERNAL USE OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL 11. Coconut Oil as a deodorant Used in pure form, coconut oil makes the ideal deodorant without any additives or chemicals. Bacteria are why sweat smells. Capron-, Capryl- and Lauric acids in virgin coconut oil kill bacteria and eliminates the bad odor. To increase the effect you can add baking powder or cornstarch but even better are essential oils like Tea Tree, Rosemary and Thyme. These natural additives enhance the antibacterial effect to prevent odors. 12. Coconut Oil as tooth paste Many tooth pastes contain a lot of unpronounceable ingredients which definitely should not be in your mouth. Many contain Sorbitol (sweetener) to cover up the bad substances of content. Since coconut oil assists the body to absorb calcium it helps get stronger teeth. Virgin Coconut Oil is a natural, fluoride-free tooth cleaner with anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-mould effects. Cleaning your teeth with coconut oil can prevent caries. Mix the same parts of coconut oil and baking powder, put some Stevia in it to make it slightly sweet and essential mint oil for a fresh taste. Let us know what you think on our Blog 13. Coconut Oil helps remove age spots Age spots are also called sun spots or liver spots and are usually harmless, brown or yellow discolorations of the skin. They normally appear to people over the age of 40 either on the back of the hands, the face, neck or arms. The cause of age spots is a result of either having the skin exposed to the sun a lot and/or of free radical activity in the body. In more serious cases, age spots can be a result of a weak liver function due to too many toxins in the body. Virgin Coconut oil is an excellent natural healing remedy to reduce age spots because it is full of antioxidants. To treat age spots you clean the skin first and dry it with a soft towel. Apply virgin coconut oil to the affected areas at least twice a day. For better effects, mix the coconut oil with a few drops of essential lemon or lemon grass oil. If your skin seems to react with redness, just use the pure coconut oil. You can also use the oil for the whole body to prevent age spots and keep the skin smooth. In addition to using the oil externally, you should also use it to prepare your food or do a liver detox with the oil. 14. Virgin Coconut Oil for stress relief To relax and get rid of mental fatigue, apply some coconut oil to the head. Since coconut oil is very soothing, give yourself a gentle massage on the head and at your temples, you soon feel more relaxed and refreshed. 15. Coconut Oil to heal cracked heels and hands Virgin Coconut Oil is ideal to heal cracked heels and hands. Rub your heels or hands every night before going to bed with a generous amount of coconut oil and put either cotton socks or gloves over them. In addition take a table spoon of herbal Omega 3,6 and 9 per day. You’ll notice an improvement after just a few nights.
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