Coconut oil is a colorless liquid with a very pleasant aroma and taste. This vegetable oil can be used during cooking, because it has a number of useful properties. Dishes cooked with this oil are useful both for health and beauty, and for satisfying the taste of the most demanding gourmets. In coconut oil, there is a lot of vitamin E, it does not contain cholesterol. This vegetable oil is much more useful than butter.
Properties and application of coconut oil
A lot can be said about the beneficial properties of coconut oil. Assimilation of oil begins immediately after it has entered the body. Coconut oil supplies every cell with important nutrients.
Regular use of oil reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis and destructive processes. Oil is very useful for maintaining immunity. For women who are dieting, it is recommended to use oil, because it is not stored in fatty deposits.
Coconut oil belongs to the group of lauric oils. Coconut oil perfectly nourishes the skin, gives it softness and velvety. These properties of oil distinguish it from other vegetable oils. On the surface of the skin, oil creates an invisible protective film. Thanks to its action, coconut oil smoothes, softens and moisturizes the skin. Oil is suitable for any type of skin, so do not be afraid to use it when protecting the skin from exposure to harmful substances. The composition of the oil is very light, it is immediately absorbed by the skin and does not clog pores.
This vegetable oil can be used every day, especially for neck and face massage. The oil is useful to smear the rough skin on the heels. It is useful to enrich cosmetic products with coconut oil. It perfectly interacts with other vegetable oils. The oil of coconut is very effective to remove cosmetics from the eyes and face.
It should be noted that the use of coconut oil in its pure form implies that it is refined. Unrefined oil is recommended for use in the preparation of face and body masks. Note that unrefined coconut oil can be used for masks in the following proportions: not more than 10% for the face, not more than 30% for the body. Coconut oil cleans the skin of keratinized cells.
In addition to using oil in cosmetic products for the skin, it is useful to use for scalp and hair. If you apply oil on the scalp before or after washing, it helps reduce protein loss. Oil should be rubbed into the roots of the ear, and also distributed along the entire length, because it envelops and protects each hair. Coconut oil perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the hair, making them soft, silky, besides it soothes the scalp. Use oil for the treatment of dandruff. Having made a mask with oil, you will get rid of dandruff much faster than using all sorts of medicines.
Oil strengthens hair follicles, helps split hair. Apply the oil to the ends of the hair and leave it overnight. The effect of this mask is amazing. With the constant use of oil, the structure of the hair improves, they become shiny, smooth, strong and obedient.
Coconut oil can also be used for sunbathing. To do this, it must be mixed with sunscreen cosmetics. Thanks to the oil, a stable tan color is created, so use the oil before and after taking solar procedures. Your skin will not burn, because the oil will take care of its moisturizing.
Coconut oil is hypoallergenic and has no contraindications. It can be used to care for babies' skin. The oil does not need to be stored in the refrigerator, and the period of its use is up to 1 year.