COCONUT OIL - NATURE’S ALLROUNDER

What is Coconut Oil Used For?

Coconut oil is nature’s all-rounder. Derived from the kernel of mature coconuts, coconut oil can be used for many different purposes, from moisturizing dry hair to nourishing the skin with vital nutrients. Coconut oil has been used for generations the world over as an all round remedy, in both advanced as well as primitive societies. Let’s take a quick glance at some of the things you can use it for.  

Coconut oil, The Perfect Moisturizer for Dry or Damaged Hair 

If your hair is dry or damaged, for instance after a colour treatment at the salon, coconut oil can be used to restore moisture to it. Apply a generous portion of oil to your hair and let it sit overnight. Use a towel to cover your pillow to prevent it from staining. When you wake up the next morning, give your hair a thorough wash using shampoo to remove the oil from it. We can recommend a good shampoo such as Biolage from Matrix, which cleanses your hair of its daily impurities and nourishes it with unique ingredients that naturally cultivate its appearance. 

The Ideal Treat For Your Skin 

Spoil yourself with a delightful treat of coconut oil mixed with a teaspoon of sugar. This natural combination of ingredients can be used as a body scrub during your bath and shower. Like any body scrub, coconut oil combined with a bit of sugar removes dead skin and cleanses pores effectively. Apply coconut oil to the skin after your bath to ensure that it maintains its moisturized state. For wrinkles or stress lines, coconut oil is also a natural anti-aging agent that firms the skin, ironing out contours and blemishes. 

Luxplus’ tip : Try coconut oil as a gentle, natural makeup remover!

Diet Without The Uncomfortable Sensation of Hunger 

In addition to the nourishing effects on the skin and hair, coconut oil is a natural source of fats and minerals for the body. Studies show that a teaspoon of coconut oil before the consumption of a meal quells your appetite and helps with digestion. Coconut oil contains high quantities of saturated fats and is thereby also a natural cooking fat or oil. Its nutritional value is amplified when combined with fried food such as vegetables as it is digested by the body with greater ease. 

Tip: Try cold-pressed, organic virgin coconut oil as a substitute or complement to your kitchen oil. If you would like to avoid the taste of coconut in your cooking, try refined coconut oil.

Peckish? Try a Bit of Coconut Oil in Your Snacks

Due to its wholesome qualities, coconut oil is a healthy natural supplement in snacks and beverages such as smoothies. Coconut oil is slowly digested and helps keep your energy levels up by keeping your blood sugar stats high. Avoid fatigue and lack of energy by supplementing your diet with a few spoons of coconut oil. Make your next smoothie even more delicious and healthy by adding a dash of coconut oil to it.

Punchline

A household staple, coconut oil is one of few all-in-one products. A true all-rounder, its uses are as unlimited as your imagination, be it for hair, skin or as a dietary essential. 

Tip: Pimp the packaging of your coconut oil containers by buying a small pot, decorating it with a stylish ribbon and pouring your coconut oil in it.