Skincare Ingredients - Coconut
Coconut / coconut oil
Coconut oil is one of the most natural things you can put on your skin. Coconut oil is literally squeezed from fresh coconut meat or made from dried coconut. As a result, it's completely natural and chemical-free. It's made up of saturated fatty acids that are similar to the sebum our own skin produces, but it doesn't clog pores like other oils might.
People have used Coconut oil in skincare for thousands of years and there are lots of different benefits! Here's a list:
Coconut oil makes an excellent moisturiser because it penetrates deep into the layers of your skin, leaving lasting hydration.
It can even out your skin tone by removing blemish scars and spots. Coconut oil also reduces wrinkles and fine lines, boosts collagen production (the protein that keeps your skin firm and bouncy), and speeds up the healing process of cuts and wounds by promoting new cell growth. These effects make it a great ingredient in anti-ageing skincare products.
The Lauric acid found in coconut oil is an antibacterial agent that can destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi that might be living on your face or body. This makes it especially helpful for people with acne-prone skin!
It also has anti-inflammatory properties, so using coconut oil regularly can help reduce redness caused by rosacea, dermatitis, sunburns, bug bites, and other irritations.
Coconut oil is also really good for anyone who's struggling with dry scalp or dandruff. It’s also been used for thousands of years to improve dental health.
