Coconut oil and its applications in cosmetics

Coconut oil is one of our most favorite products at ZELEN Organic Shop. The ZELEN team decided to ask our fans on Facebook what they most often use coconut oil for. Coconut oil is suitable for both cooking and cosmetic purposes. It turns out that coconut oil is increasingly used as a cosmetic product. Raw coconut oil completely replaces all cosmetic products: from hand cream, body lotion, face mask to make-up remover and eye contour cream.

What is coconut oil and how is it obtained?

Coconut oil is obtained from the inner fleshy part of the coconut, called copra. The process of obtaining oil involves grating and drying the coconut meat, carefully pressing it at a low temperature, and filtering. The resulting product is high-quality, unrefined, unbleached coconut oil, which has retained all its beneficial properties.

To be sure of the quality of coconut oil, we must choose organic, cold-pressed, and raw coconut oil. If coconut oil is refined and treated with chemicals, it loses its valuable emulsifiers, vitamins, and enzymes. Coconut oil is a powerful antioxidant and immunostimulant, reducing the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory processes.

Uses of coconut oil

Coconut oil can be used for both cooking and cosmetics. At low temperatures, it has a creamy, even solid texture, and at high temperatures, it melts, and its consistency resembles cosmetic body oil. Once melted, coconut oil can solidify again, and vice versa. Raw coconut oil has a strong coconut aroma. It is often used in the preparation of raw and thermally processed desserts.

It turns out that coconut oil is increasingly used for cosmetic purposes, as its effect on skin and hair is incredible. Here are the summarized results that our fans shared regarding coconut oil and its application:

• Coconut oil is great for use instead of an eye contour cream. Apply coconut oil to the area around the eyes, as it has a strong moisturizing effect, soothes the skin, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Coconut oil can be used as a face cream. Its texture is pleasant to apply and does not leave annoying greasy traces. It absorbs quickly and retains moisture in the skin, leaving it hydrated and soft for a long time.
• It turns out that coconut oil can completely replace body lotion. It acts as an effective moisturizer for all skin types, while not being greasy and absorbing quickly.
• Coconut oil deeply hydrates the skin and stimulates collagen production, meaning the skin becomes more elastic. Therefore, coconut oil is suitable for use in the fight against stretch marks, as well as during pregnancy.
• Epilation dries out the skin and makes it sensitive and irritated; coconut oil has a beneficial effect on the skin in this situation as well. In addition to having a light sun protection factor (around 5SPF), coconut oil is also very suitable for application after sun exposure, as it has a deeply moisturizing effect. Here is a recipe for a sunscreen lotion that everyone can make at home:
• 100 ml coconut oil – raw and cold-pressed – has a light sun protection factor, gives an incredible aroma and melting consistency in the sun.
  30 g cocoa butter – accelerates the acquisition of a chocolate tan.
  20 ml sesame oil – for skin protection from free radicals, has a beneficial effect on the skin and a natural sun protection factor.
  You will need a jar with a capacity of 150 ml. Since the aroma is unusual, you can add lavender essential oil.
• Coconut oil, combined with a few drops of lavender essential oil, is an effective repellent against mosquitoes and other insects.
• Coconut oil is also suitable for a hair mask. Mix 2-4 tablespoons of coconut oil (depending on hair length) with 4 drops of bergamot essential oil. Spread the oil along the entire length of the hair and leave it on for about 20-30 minutes. For maximum effect, you can sleep with the mask overnight and wash it off in the morning. It is enough to simply wrap your hair in a towel. To wash your hair more easily from the mask, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the shampoo. Then rinse with water mixed with apple cider vinegar in a 3:1 ratio. The coconut oil mask makes hair soft and fragrant. You can apply coconut oil to the ends and leave it on for about two hours. Then rinse thoroughly with water. This mask is suitable for dry hair with dry, brittle ends. Coconut oil has a smoothing effect on the hair and makes combing easy and pleasant. Also, after applying coconut oil, hair is cashmere soft.
• With coconut oil, we can also make an easy body scrub. There are two recipes: coconut oil and Himalayan salt, or coconut oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and coffee.
• Coconut oil, applied to teeth and gums, kills germs in the mouth and normalizes the pH of the oral cavity.

We have listed many things for which coconut oil can be used and has a good effect. In practice, almost no cosmetics are needed; one jar of raw, organic, and cold-pressed coconut oil is enough for our skin to be healthy, protected from atmospheric influences, and beautiful. Coconut oil can be used for such a variety of cosmetic products that it even raises doubts in many customers, which is why most people first buy a small package of coconut oil to try it out.

It turns out that coconut oil really works, and the proof of this is our customers who shared their experience. If you use coconut oil and have a secret recipe and want to share it with others, or just want to give an opinion on this product, you can always comment on the article or contact us on Facebook.