3 Situations When Coconut Oil Should Not Be Used

The Internet abounds in praise for coconut oil. The recommendations are very diverse. Next, I invite you to consider whether it is so beneficial.

Pressing

Natural coconut oil is obtained by pressing the copper - the dry core of the coconut. There is cold and hot pressing.

Cold pressing.

It is rarely applied because it allows you to get up to 10% coconut oil. In the case of cold pressing in the product, vitamins and other useful properties are preserved.

The oil, obtained by cold pressing, has a rich aroma and a sweet taste. It is much more expensive compared to the product obtained by the hot pressing method.

Hot pressing.

It allows obtaining 50% coconut oil - 350 g per kilogram of copra (in a kilogram of copra contains only about 700 g of oil). The benefits of this product are much lower than those of cold-pressed oil.

Refinement

Most of the coconut oil on sale is refined, processed at high pressure. The refined oil becomes more transparent, loses its coconut flavor, and the shelf life increases.

For dry skincare, use unrefined oil, it intensely moisturizes and softens the skin, giving it a light coconut aroma.

Use refined oil to care for the baby's skin, thus reducing the risk of causing allergies. For the same reason, use such oil during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

By the way, only refined oils are used in the cosmetics industry.

Coconut oil is a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids: lauric (almost 50% by volume), myristic (about 20% by volume), and seven other acids in a low concentration.

Lauric acid is found in most oils obtained from tropical fruits and nuts. It accelerates metabolic processes and skin regeneration, kills bacteria. This compound is part of the sebum, which is why the skin interacts well with coconut oil. Lauric acid penetrates cell membranes, making them more elastic, with a rejuvenating effect.

Myristic acid is found in plant oils, which grow in northern latitudes. It improves the penetration into the cells of other components - such as vitamins and minerals. The acid also enhances the adhesion of the oil to the skin cells, which increases the rate of absorption.

Use coconut oil to:

Makeup removal

Coconut oil is a perfect solvent even for ultra-resistant mascara. But don't forget to rinse your face with lukewarm water after the procedure and dry it with a towel.

Preparing body scrubs.

Mix coconut oil with natural coffee and apply the mixture all over the body. Rinse with warm soapy water. Such an exfoliant will remove dead cells and impregnate the skin. Recommended once a week.

Tooth cleaning.

Coconut oil significantly reduces the amount of Streptococcusmutans, which cause tooth decay and tooth decay. Mix the oil with baking soda and a drop of peppermint oil and then brush your teeth as usual.

Add to creams.

If the cream you use is too light and does not moisturize dry skin enough, add a little coconut oil. Mix the ingredients in the palm of your hand! If you add the ingredients directly to the cream container, then you will reduce its shelf life.

For nail, lip, and eyebrow care.

Before sleeping, massage chapped lips with a toothbrush and apply coconut oil on them all night. To reduce cuticles and strengthen nails, apply oil on your fingers before bed. If you dream of thick eyebrows, mix the coconut oil with the castor oil and comb them with this mixture with a brush after removing the makeup.

Massage.

Coconut oil is a perfect base for both professional body massage and home massage. It can also be used for self-massage of the face.

Haircare.

Coconut oil welds the tip of the hair well. Apply to the entire length of the hair for 30 minutes before washing and wrap the head with a warm towel. Wash your hair as usual. Have you noticed? BEFORE WASHING HAIR.

Feeds the skin.

Hydrated skin gets more shine and firmness. The oil impregnates the upper layer of the dry epidermis, welding the flaky skin and thus keeping the moisture inside. Apply coconut oil before bed, warming it slightly.

Do not use coconut oil

If you're allergic to it.

Coconut oil, like any other product, can cause allergies. Moreover, it may not manifest immediately, but only on the third or tenth use. Therefore, be careful.

If you have greasy hair.

Do not apply coconut oil to the root of the hair, but only on the middle and on the ends. He washes quite hard, and his hair will look even more tangled.

In the case of chronic acne or Demodex.

Stop using coconut oil. Return to him only after complete treatment and removal of the problem.

Coconut oil has four points on a scale of five degrees according to its ability to cause acne. This means that when used frequently on oily skin, the pores become clogged, inflammation and blackheads intensify, and as a result, the pores dilate even more.

Coconut oil has been in vogue not long ago, but it has already become an indispensable product in the cosmetic kit. However, the most sought-after in cosmetology is the oils: jojoba, grape, peach, almond, and castor oil. Combine oils and use quality products.