C as Coconut
In synergy with other oils, Coconut (Coco nucifera) vegetable oil blends boldly, feels pleasant on the skin and doesn't leave a greasy film. Coconut vegetable oil is addictive, and impurities love it! It attracts them, so there's no need to dry out your skin with water. Coconut oil vacillates between solid and liquid states.
Where to find it?
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from coconut pulp. It is often used in cosmetics for its numerous health benefits. Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Brazil are today the main producers of Coconut oil.
What are its cosmetic benefits?
- Nutritive, prevents skin dryness and restores suppleness and comfort to skin that has been damaged by aggressive cleansing..
- Antimicrobial, makes it a natural treatment for mild skin and nail infections.
- Anti-oxidant (with vitamins A & E), it helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Does it have any other known virtues?
- Whitens teeth: Its cleaning and whitening power is real, yet natural!
- Helps soothe eczema: coconut oil is excellent as an adjunct to treatment, especially for babies with very fragile skin.
