Almost everyone has a bottle of coconut oil lying around in their houses. Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial natural skincare products available and gets absorbed easily into the skin. It nourishes and moisturizes the skin and is an excellent base for all your face masks as it has significant antibacterial properties due to its lauric acid content. It also helps in slowing down signs of aging and makes the skin youthful and bright. Incorporate coconut oil face masks in your skincare routine to reap all the benefits of this super elixir and get radiant, lustrous skin.

Benefits Of Coconut Oil For The Skin:

Coconut oil is nature’s bounty, and with this one ingredient, you can address a whole range of skincare concerns. It has been proven to be extremely beneficial to the skin. Some of its benefits are listed below.

• Antimicrobial Properties:

Coconut oil is a fantastic antimicrobial agent as it contains lauric acid, which has been known to be the most effective out of 20 fatty acids in inhibiting bacterial growth. It also has antifungal properties and reduces skin infections, causing bacteria on the skin.

• Anti-inflammatory Properties:

Coconut oil is known to reduce inflammation significantly and soothes the skin by reducing redness and pain associated with inflammation.

• Treats Acne:

Coconut oil can do wonders in treating acne, as it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The lauric acid content in coconut oil is known to be better than benzoyl peroxide even in reducing bacterial infection and thus fights acne effectively. It does not clog the pores and worsen acne as it is commonly known to and soothes the inflammation and redness associated with acne. 

• Speeds up Wound Healing:

Coconut oil can help speed up the wound healing process as it contains antioxidants that protect from free radical damage and also increase the collagen levels in the skin, thus boosting cell regeneration. Collagen helps the skin maintains its elasticity and also eliminates signs of aging, such as wrinkles.