Smooth And Radiant Skin: Nourishing Coconut And Citrus Oil
Coconut oil has been shown to have great health benefits and to be a great natural cosmetic due to its excellent nutritional values and its richness in vitamins and minerals. It is a nourishing, regulating and moisturizing oil that helps us to have smooth and radiant skin
In this article we propose you to combine extra virgin coconut oil with some citrus essential oils to further brighten your face, prevent the appearance of blemishes and remove impurities.
Coconut oil
In the past, coconut oil was criticized as being of poor quality. However, today we know that it is a very useful super food for numerous health problems and also a great cosmetic for all skin types.
The extra virgin coconut oil nourishes the skin in depth, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and flaccidity, while balancing the production of sebum and giving it a great softness.
A nourishing oil for all skin types
- If you have very dry skin, you can combine coconut oil with almond or rosehip oil.
- If you have oily skin, you can mix it with aloe vera gel. This combination is also suitable for sensitive combination and acne-prone skin.
Essential oils with citrus fruits
Citrus essential oils, such as lemon, orange, mandarin or grapefruit oils, offer numerous properties for skin health, as well as having a delicious and very refreshing aroma:
- They give freshness and revitalize the skin.
- They brighten the face and prevent and fight skin blemishes.
- They prevent and eliminate impurities and acne.
- They have antidepressant properties that improve mood and fight depression, anxiety and stress.
Warning
We must remember that we must not apply essential oils to citrus fruits if we expose ourselves to sunlight, because they are photosensitive.
For this reason it is recommended to apply this lotion in the evening to promote skin regeneration and stain removal; if not, remember not to expose yourself to the sun.
Coconut and citrus oil for smooth and radiant skin
Below we will explain how to prepare this nourishing oil with which to obtain a smooth and radiant skin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of extra virgin coconut oil (220 g)
- 20 drops of one or more citrus essential oils: lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit.
Note : it is necessary to use a dark glass container to ensure that this blend of oils retains its properties.
What needs to be done?
- To prepare this nourishing oil, all you need to do is mix and shake the ingredients vigorously inside the container so that they blend well.
- It should be remembered that coconut oil solidifies if the temperature is below 23 degrees Celsius.
In this case, we melt the oil in a water bath, but without letting it heat up too much. At this point, let’s add the essential oils.
It doesn’t matter if it solidifies again later, because the oils will be well blended.
Application
- This nourishing lotion should be applied every night before going to bed and after removing make-up and washing your face. We must avoid applying it too close to the eyes so as not to irritate them, as well as areas with cuts and wounds.
- We can apply this lotion on any part of the body where we want to get a smooth and radiant skin or remove spots or lighten the skin.
- We can apply this lotion during the day if we will not be exposed to sunlight or if the affected area will be covered with clothing.
Hair lotion
This nourishing lotion is also very useful for the hair in case we want to achieve the following goals:
- Softer and shinier hair
- Balance the production of sebum and fight excess fat in the hair or roots.
Note : it is not recommended on very dry or colored hair.
Application
- We apply this oil before going to bed all over the scalp and hair.
- We will have to practice a medium intensity massage to stimulate circulation and improve the absorption of the product.
- The next morning we will wash the hair and lather it twice with shampoo to remove all the oil.
- It will not be necessary to use conditioner.
