Cold-pressed coconut oil seen from every angle
The coconut is one of the exotic fruits most present in the composition of cosmetic products. Coconut oil, obtained from this fruit with astonishing properties, is highly prized for its many applications and its ease of use in beauty care. It is used both as a care product and as a treatment solution for several health problems. In this article, you will learn about the properties and the ways of using cold-pressed coconut oil in cosmetics.
What is cold-pressed coconut oil?
Cold-pressed coconut oil is made from coconut flesh. In principle, coconut oil is obtained from coconut milk. You can therefore start either from coconut flesh to prepare coconut milk, or get your coconut milk directly on the market. Coconut milk is obtained from grated coconut pulp. Extra virgin coconut oil is obtained from this milk by gentle cooking for a few hours in order to separate the oil proteins.
It is an oil used in cosmetics mainly for hair care, facial care and skin care. With a sweet scent recalling travel in tropical countries, it is also considered coconut butter since it turns into butter at room temperature and into oil above 25°C. It has moisturizing and nourishing properties.
Coconut oil has been used for centuries for anti-aging treatments and treatments against minor skin conditions. What makes this particular oil so rich is its composition of saturated fatty acids made up of medium-chain triglycerides. It also contains more than 50% lauric acid and caprylic acid, used in the treatment of skin conditions caused by fungi. The high content of vitamin E and phytosterols in this oil effectively nourishes the cells of the skin.
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The cosmetic properties of coconut oil
The advantages coconut oil brings to beauty care come down to its nourishing and protective properties for the skin, the scalp, the hair and the face.
- Coconut oil on the skin and the face
Cold-pressed coconut oil is widely used to prepare body lotions. Its high fatty acid content fully revitalizes the cells of the skin. Using it helps fight the dehydration of the skin and protects against sunburn. It makes the skin astonishingly softer and smoother to the touch. It is also used to remove impurities and blemishes such as acne or sebum build-up. It also treats redness or signs of inflammation on the skin.
The vitamins A and E contained in this oil give the cells of the skin a great antioxidant capacity. This considerably reduces the signs of aging such as wrinkles. It can also be used together with other products to treat stretch marks and wrinkles. You can just as well get beauty tips involving coconut oil for treating skin diseases such as tinea, candidiasis, warts or impetigo. Among other things, this oil has an out-of-the-ordinary makeup-removing property. It removes your makeup while leaving very few traces on the face. It can also be used before makeup to make the skin softer.
- Coconut oil on the hair
Extra virgin coconut oil is a miracle solution for damaged, brittle hair. Its lauric acid nourishes the cells of the scalp and makes the hair shinier. After a continuous treatment, the hair is more firmly rooted in the scalp and looks less brittle. It also becomes less tangled and can be combed more easily. Coconut oil repairs the damaged points of the hair and promotes the growth of new hair. When used as a mask on the hair, it offers an excellent treatment against dandruff, lice and other head parasites.
- For the mouth and the teeth
Yes, coconut oil is also used for the care and treatment of dental problems. Thanks to its antimicrobial property, it limits the development of microbes and yeasts in the mouth. It therefore effectively fights the appearance of cavities and plaque on the teeth. A frequent, regular use of coconut oil together with your toothpaste keeps the teeth whiter and protects them against gingivitis. Coconut oil is a very good moisturizer for the lips and gives your lips a firm texture. It protects the lips in dry periods.
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A few do-it-yourself beauty tips with coconut oil
There are a thousand and one simple beauty tips you can carry out yourself in a few minutes with coconut oil. They nourish, protect, cleanse and revitalize your body. Here are a few simple homemade tips for you.
- Nourishing scrub with coconut oil
This tip is very effective for fighting dry skin, but also for relieving heavy legs. It boosts blood and venous circulation, which allows a better oxygenation of the cells of the skin. The scrub is used when you have dry, devitalized skin or a tired complexion. The treatment consists of one application per week on the skin after the shower.
This scrub is prepared with coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter and, optionally, the essential oil of your choice or lemon juice. For the preparation, you simply need to melt the first three ingredients in a double boiler so as to obtain a homogeneous mixture after a few minutes. Once the mixture is obtained, take it off the heat and add your essential oil or a lemon zest. You can then pour it all into a silicone mold and harden it in the freezer.
- Regenerating cream with coconut oil
This cream is suited to the treatment of mature, dry skin. It is an unbeatable tip for making wrinkles, dark circles and scars disappear. You can also use it to treat acne, redness, burns and blackheads on the skin. For the preparation, you will need coconut oil, cornflower hydrosol, baking soda, cutina, vitamin E and an essential oil. For the preparation, you must mix the coconut oil with the cutina on one side, then the baking soda with the cornflower hydrosol on the other. You will then have to heat both containers over low heat for about 10 minutes while stirring gently. Once a homogeneous substance is obtained on both sides, you must mix the two parts and beat them vigorously until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous solution (the cream); you can finally transfer it into a jar and use it applied directly to the skin once a day after the shower.
What you should know before using coconut oil
In cosmetics, the use of coconut oil is not really subject to a contraindication. It should be noted, however, that in the case of treating acne-prone skin with coconut oil on oily skin, the treatment is less effective. This treatment even tends to produce the opposite of the desired effect. It should also be remembered that some people can be allergic to coconut oil. Since this is very rare in the population, however, you can enjoy coconut oil-based products with complete peace of mind.
Are you looking for a producer of cold-pressed coconut oil?
Tchaou Group Manufacture is a reference supplier of cold-pressed coconut oil.
Reach us by phone at +229 0161162806 or by email at contact@tchaou-group.com to order coconut oil from 25 L up.