As we have already ascertained, quarantine is the perfect time to devote yourself to beauty and non-beauty rituals, for which we usually don’t have time. But why stop at cosmetics and industrial products? Nature offers us valid allies to defeat some of the major imperfections and damages for which we would usually employ the use of dozens of different products; do you want to know what’s new? Well, coconut oil alone is the beauty elixir that replaces most of our everyday allies! But what is coconut oil? Squeezed cold and not deodorized, in a nutshell, 100% natural, it is a healthy and cheap handyman. Coconut oil is obtained from its seed, or almond, which contains about 65% of the fat of the entire fruit. Ok, let’s not panic the word fat! Its high content of saturated fat, consumed in a limited way when used in the preparation of food, is excellent for our health. Why? Most of the saturated fat in coconut oil is made up of Lauric acid, which represents a source of energy highly available to our body as it contains MTC … what are they? In a nutshell, are those fats that our body immediately transforms into energy and not into hateful fat pads! Now it’s more interesting isn’t it? Here are some of the main uses of coconut oil:
AS A SUBSTITUTE IN THE KITCHEN
Traditional oils in a pan reach on average temperatures of 180 ° – 200 °. These oils at such high temperatures modify their structure becoming unhealthy fats, which is why they are said to make you fat if exploited too much. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is heat resistant up to 200 ° and therefore maintains all its healthy properties. Try using it for simpler recipes instead of the usual olive oil: not only will it do you good but it will also give your dishes an unusual exotic flavour. Ps. coconut oil has solid consistency, if you use it for cooking, dissolve it for a few minutes before using it.
AS A HAIR MASK
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Being solid, coconut oil does not drip or create messes, which is why it is the perfect beauty ally! The natural coconut oil is perfect when used to create hair masks. How? Spread it on dry lengths and scalp and keep it on for at least 20 minutes. If you have hair that is particularly damaged by hairdryers, hair straighteners or dyes, you can leave it on all night, we can assure you that it will not hurt or make your hair too heavy! Do you wash your hair normally and … The result? Are you aware of those miraculous products used in beauty salons that rebuild hair from root to tip? There you are!
AS A DAILY MOISTURIZING CREAM
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Coconut oil is a valid substitute during our daily beauty routines. Used pure, it can be applied directly from the jar as a day, body and face moisturizer, nourishing night cream, make-up remover and lip balm! Ps. it also relieves stretch marks!
AS A TOOTH WHITENER
Well yes, if you too are part of the club of those who do not trust machinery and bleaching agents, coconut oil is the solution! It is called Oil Pulling and is the natural and super healthy remedy for very white teeth. Coconut oil in fact reduces the dental plaque as much as a mouthwash, bringing to light the natural white of the teeth. How to do? Use it just like a mouthwash, keeping it in your mouth every day for at least 20 minutes, you will see the results!
AS A REMEDY AGAINST SOLAR BURNS
Even if summer and beaches seem to belong to another planet, summer will come for better or for worse. That, therefore, we will be lucky to go to the beach or sunbathe from our balconies, it doesn’t count, arm yourself with coconut oil! Why? Because it is a perfect natural remedy capable of blocking UV rays by 30%, thus behaving like a mild sunscreen that prevents redness and burns.
AS A BODY SCRUB
Mixed with fine salt, coconut oil gives life to a dream exfoliating scrub: it nourishes and moisturizes the skin, cleansing it thoroughly, and has a perfect antibacterial function for impure skin.
Where to buy it? Pure coconut oil can be purchased online almost everywhere, be careful to read the ingredients well: it must be pure, not deodorized, not bleached and cold-pressed! It can also be found in the supermarket!