3 Benefits of Using Coconut Soap and Coconut Oil Daily
Coconut Soap and Coconut Oil have many essential health benefits. If you’ve been paying attention to health and diet news for the past few years, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about the benefits of coconut oil.
Coconut, in general, contains many types of vitamins and minerals. Did you know, though, that coconut soap and coconut oil are both perfect for your skin and practically your entire body? In addition to their amazing moisturizing effects, coconut soap and coconut oil also have numerous other benefits, as well. Let’s take a look at just a few of them.
Coconut, an easy and gentle makeup removal
If you’ve ever tried to take off waterproof mascara with regular facial soap, you know how hard it can be. To avoid raw, red skin and irritated eyelids, just wet your face with warm water, close your eyes, and rub on some coconut soap. Then gently scrub and rinse, and your face will be fresh and clean.
It is best to use a soft cloth or towel with the soap. This may avoid more skin irritation. When drying your face, dab the towel, and gently dry your skin.
Luxurious Bath Time with Coconut
Coconut soap has a warm, welcoming scent, and it feels so smooth and soft as you scrub your skin with it that you’ll feel like you’ve taken a day off to go to the spa, rather than a morning or evening bath or shower. The soap is sometimes infused with lavender, citrus, or other plants.
Coconut soap is an excellent moisturizer for both hair and skin. It lathers well and will leave your skin feeling fresh. Look for soaps without sulfate, and plastic-free.
Shiny Hair with Coconut
This incredible oil contains anti-bacterial properties. Place a dab of coconut oil on your fingertips and run your fingers through your hair for added shine and strength. Your hair will look thicker, shinier, and healthier, all from just a few seconds of combing your fingers through it.
The effect lasts all day, and the more often you do it, the more beautiful your hair will look. And as an added effect, the oil can also help protect colored hair from sun damage. The oil has a tendency to weigh down fine hair. Do use very little oil in your hair as possible.
Benefits of Coconut
- a great natural remedy and perfect for daily hygiene
- effective in deep cleansing of the skin
- helps heals acne and scars
- repair damage hair
- nourishes and conditions the hair
- helps with scalp dryness, itching and dandruff
Coconut is also good for cooking
Here are a few recipes with coconut
- Best Uses for Coconut Flour
- Sautéed Chicken in Coconut Milk
- Coconut Fish Curry (Samaki Wa Nazi)
- Roasted Jerk Coconut Chicken
- Coconut Pork with Chickpeas Stew
- My favorite Oatmeal Coconut Cookies recipe
- How to make the most flavorful and delicious coconut cake
Whether you want to treat yourself or you have someone in your life who would love to relax and enjoy the benefits of spa-like treatment at home, create your own coconut gift bundle. It’s an excellent gift for any occasion. Mix and match different types of soap and oil for more options.
The information above does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor for medical advice.
Originally published June 3, 2015. Revised and updated.
