Coconut milk is not only useful in cooking, it is also a powerful moisturizer for the skin. Here are 4 natural coconut milk treatments for the face and body.
Tasty and useful in cooking, coconut milk is also an ally in the bathroom, especially when you like to take care of yourself without multiplying products. Indeed, coconut milk, in addition to being economical and natural, helps take care of the skin of the face, body and hair.
Taking care of your skin with coconut milk: our tips and recipes
Coconut milk is known for its delicious taste and its great nutritional qualities: contains potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and zinc. Coconut milk is therefore rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which nourish the skin.
But it can also be applied directly to the skin. Discover 4 natural treatments for all skin types based on coconut milk:
Do not confuse water and coconut milk
Coconut water, also called coconut juice, is contained in nuts naturally. Coconut milk, for its part, comes fromextract from grated coconut pulp finely, then pressed into a cloth which serves as a filter.
1 – Coconut milk hydrates all skin types
Whether for your skin or for your hair, coconut milk hydrate and keeps them smooth and soft. It also helps to clean pores and to reduce sebum production.
Coconut milk for skin beauty © New Africa
The ultra simple recipe for moisturizing treatment with coconut milk
Simply apply coconut milk to the skin for 15 minutes!
Why does it work? The fat content of this beauty ally blocks the moisture contained in the cells of the epidermis.
2 – Coconut milk, a fantastic anti-aging treatment
Coconut milk also has a power recognized anti-agingit prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Coconut milk, a fantastic anti-aging agent © Prostock-studio
The recipe for anti-aging treatment with coconut milk
Mix 1/4 cup of coconut milk (62ml) with 1/3 cup of fresh peaches (50g) in a jar, preferably glass that seals tightly. Leave to macerate for a week, then filter and store the liquid in the same bottle in the refrigerator.
Apply to the eye area to combat crow’s feet or in a homemade makeup remover to hydrate, exfoliate and prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
Why does it work? Composed of copper and vitamin C, coconut milk helps the skin and blood vessels to maintain flexibility and elasticitywhile slowing down the aging process of your skin.
3 – Coconut milk, a remedy for sunburn
Widely used in summer, coconut milk helps relieve sunburn. If you’ve been out in the sun too long, coconut milk will soothe the burning sensation and will effectively hydrate your skin.
Coconut milk on sunburn: a more delicate and pleasant scent than Biafine! © Jingjits Photography
The recipe for restorative treatment against sunburn with coconut milk
Simply apply coconut milk morning and evening to the burned areas until complete disappearance. In summary, coconut milk turns out to be a restorative ally for your skin especially if you haven’t taken care to protect yourself from the sun.
4 – Coconut milk to remove makeup from sensitive skin
Coconut milk is also a very good natural makeup remover ! Il cleanses and moisturizes facial skin without any risk of irritation or allergies. It is therefore highly recommended for sensitive skin not tolerating chemical makeup removers.
Coconut milk also has benefits for hair © Mila Supinskaya Glashchenko
The recipe for coconut milk makeup remover for sensitive skin.
To make your makeup remover, simply mix coconut milk with olive oil. Enough to remove makeup while hydrating your skin.
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