What is Coconut Oil?
Even if the answer seems obvious, it is necessary to precisely define what is coconut oil.
First pressing of fresh coconut pulp
Coconut oil (or “coconut oil”) is extracted from the pressure of the pulp of the fruit freshly picked from the tree.
Difference with coconut oil
Coconut oil is often confused with coconut oil (also called (deodorized coconut oil).
While coconut oil comes from the fresh pulp of the coconut and retains its delicious sweet and fruity smell, copra oil comes from the dried pulp of the fruit.
The benefits of coconut oil
Protection against germs and viruses
Coconut oil has a high content of lauric acid. This fatty acid saturated, present in particular in breast milk, has the property of protecting against certain viruses. In the body, it transforms into monolaurin, which gives it properties antimicrobial, since monolaurin is a antibacterial natural, which tends to fight bad bacteria and help good ones to thrive.
Antioxidant action
Among the other active constituents of coconut oil, we find the vitamins A and E, with antioxidant properties. Vitamin A also stimulates cell renewal and protects from skin aging.
Filtration of UV rays
Did you know that coconut oil blocks almost 20% of ultraviolet ? It contains antioxidants and in particular vitamin E : the latter makes it possible to combat damage caused by sun rays.
Studies have shown that it corresponds to an SPF between 4 and 8. Although this index of sunscreen is not sufficient to fully replace sunscreen for long exposures, it may be suitable for certain uses. As a reminder, the SPF corresponds to the time before burn multiplier factor. For example, if the burn appears after 5 minutes, an SPF 4 will postpone the burn to 20 minutes (5 minutes x 4), and an SPF 8 to 40 minutes (5 minutes x 8).
Nourishing and moisturizing action
Coconut oil deeply nourishes the dry and sensitive areas thanks to its good affinity with the skin. His Fatty acids also consolidate the hydrolipidic film of the skin and thus preserve body hydration. Besides, coconut oil is an interesting ingredient for anti-aging care. It helps strengthen the aging tissues, and will mitigate the rides and the age spots.
Soothing action
Coconut oil calms irritation, itching, cracking and cracking. If your epidermis is damaged, so she is your best friend!
Penetrating action
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which allows it to penetrate quickly into the skin, without leaving an oily film on its surface.
Perfuming action
Coconut oil gives off a sweet gourmet and exotic perfume, which helps you relax! Applied to the skin, or during massage, it invites you to travel and relax.
Coconut oil in cosmetology
coconut oil for the skin
Nourishing, coconut oil is recommended for dry, damaged, chapped or lacking elasticity skin. It also has an action on reducing redness and soothes overheating caused by the sun.
The restorative power of coconut oil makes it an ideal ally for healing small injuries and irritations that are present on the skin. Furthermore, it is very appreciated by mature skin, to whom she gives back elasticity and tone.
Coconut oil can be used to hydrate your entire body: you can perform targeted massages, it would be an effective weapon against cellulite.
It can also be used in face mask, to moisturize the skin. Mix white clay with coconut oil and hydrosol (or lukewarm water) until you obtain a creamy paste. Then apply the mask in a thick layer to your face, avoiding the eye and lip area, then leave for 15 minutes. If it dries, spray the mask, and then rinse it with clean water. If you have dry skin, you can use this mask 1 to 2 times a week maximum.
You can also use coconut oil to create a body butter, by mixing it with shea butter and argan oil.
coconut oil for hair
Coconut oil is also known for its benefits on hair! It nourishes, smoothes and adds shine to the hair. It is also known to eradicate lice by asphyxiation. If you have the fine, dry, dull, curly, or frizzy hair or if you have split ends, coconut oil will be a great ally! Once a week, you can make a coconut oil bath for your hair, in order to hydrate and nourish it in depth, and leaves a protective film which protects it from external aggressions.
coconut oil for teeth
An Irish study conducted by researchers at the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) highlighted that coconut oil destroys the bacteria Strepococcus Mutans, which damages tooth enamel. By using it as a gargle, we reduce bacterial proliferation, for healthy and healthier teeth.
Coconut oil to remove makeup
Coconut oil, placed on a cotton pad or wipe, allows you to effectively remove all makeup and leaves your skin soft.
Grangettes and coconut oil
We use coconut in the following products:
Make-up cleansing face lotion
- dissodium cocoyl glutamate - make-up remover, cleanser
- disodium cocoamphodiacetate - makeup remover, cleanser
- Regular price
- 33,30 €
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- 33,30 €
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Purifying face gel
- disodium cocoyl glutamate - cleanser
- disodium cocoamphodiacetate - cleanser
- Regular price
- 41,35 €
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- 41,35 €
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- per
As you can see, coconut oil has many benefits for health and beauty. And what's more, it smells good!
