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You can improve the appearance and texture of the skin, protect against infections, soothe irritation, guard you against sunburn and decrease your dry skin, among some other advantages if you start to wash your face with the help of coconut oil. This oil is one of the best choices for washing your face and is used widely by many people in the world. Due to its beneficial properties, coconut oil can penetrate the skin and leave you looking younger and smoother without containing the damaging, harsh chemicals found in other serums, moisturizers, and scrubs. In this article, TrueRemedies are going to tell you about two effective ways of making a DIY homemade coconut oil face wash. Scroll down!
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Top 2 DIY Homemade Coconut Oil Face Wash Recipes For Skin Care
I. Benefits
Let us have a detailed look at a few of the advantages of coconut oil and other ingredients in these DIY beauty recipes.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is enriched with healthy fatty acids such as lauric acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, stearic acid, myristic acid[1], and more, which all are wonderful for nourishing, protecting, healing the skin. Once you apply coconut oil to your face, you can achieve multiple skin benefits including reduced blemishes, clean, purified pores, the disappearance of skin redness, bright, glowing skin, and youthful skin, etc. Besides, this oil is a powerhouse of vitamin E which helps to improve the skin’s health and is good for a few skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne[2] [3].
Read more: Coconut oil is also effective at treating swollen lymph nodes. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Jeanny Kim, ND.
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Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has many benefits for your skin. When used topically, it can deal with certain skin conditions and improve the overall appearance of the skin[4]. Besides, it exhibits the antiseptic properties that can contribute to its capacity to reduce oily skin. According to a small 2016 study, people who used a sunscreen having tea tree oil for a month showed improvements in oiliness[5]. Apart from that, it is excellent for alleviating the discomfort of itchy skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil can battle the harmful impacts of pollutants on your skin due to its powerful antioxidants[6]. It can also be potent in toning and making your skin firm because it enhances circulation, thereby resulting in enough supply of nutrition and oxygen to the skin cells. Consequently, it helps to keep the cells healthy and encourage their renewal process. Last but not least, the oil can combat the bacteria causing acne and inflammation owing to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects[7] [8].
Geranium Oil
With its soothing and antibacterial anti-inflammatory agents[9], geranium oil can help to boost skin health. It is also effective in treating dermatitis, acne, and skin diseases. It also helps to calm skin rashes and acne inflammation. It further reduces scarring and slowly removes blemishes, acne scars, dark marks, and age spots. Its soothing agents help calm down skin inflammation while its cleaning action helps to take toxins, grime, dirt, excess sebum, and dead skin cells out of skin pores.
II. Recipes
Recipe 1
Things You Will Need
- Coconut oil – one tablespoon
- Tea tree oil – 3 drops
- Lavender oil – 2 drops
What To Do
Just mix the above oils well. Wash your face with this mixture and leave on for one minute. After that, wash it off and use a clean towel to pat dry.
Recipe 2
Things You Will Need
- Coconut oil – ¼ cup
- Lavender oil – 4 drops
- Tea tree oil – 4 drops
- Geranium oil – 4 drops
What To Do
Take a medium-sized bowl and then dump in the coconut oil. Add lavender, tea tree, and geranium essential oils. Beat your mixture using a whisk into a fluffy white cream. Store in your bathroom cabinet. To use, take a small quantity of your creamy cleanser and apply it to your face, avoiding your eye area. Get a soft washcloth and wring out it in hot water. Start dabbing it all over the face for several seconds. Remove the excess oils from your face and splash it in cold water. Your face will be soft, clean, and moisturized.
III. Caution
Before use, you need to dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil such as coconut, olive, jojoba, sunflower, and other oils. People with hypertension and epilepsy, heart patients, and any individual with a chronic health condition need to check with a doctor before using essential oils.
With this simple oil, you can combat a myriad of skin care problems. Try one of these recipes, and you will be sure to have a clean, radiant and glowing skin. Feel free to share with us if you know other ways to make a homemade coconut oil face wash.
References
https://www.themiracleofessentialoils.com/diy-coconut-oil-face-wash-with-essential-oils/
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/coconut-oil-face-wash.html
