While Jet gets very happy from a sip of coconut, I prefer to stick with almond milk in my smoothie or just a baking session in olive oil. Everyone has their own thing. But the smell, the smell of coconut, that makes me very happy. You see a lot of beauty products, and especially now that summer is starting, that is being shouted out loud, with coconut as ingredients.

What is it actually; coconut?

There are quite a few discussions about it coconut oil. Some say it’s really bad for you, while there are also plenty of reasons to actually use coconut. You should do what you want, but what is nice is that a lot of coconut is used in beauty products. Often for the scent, because that immediately evokes summer, often also for the effect, both in summer and winter. Coconut oil is made from coconut pulp that dries at very high temperatures. As a result, it is not stored as fat, but as an energy source. If you eat it, it works as energy and therefore you have much less appetite.

So applying…

The use of coconut as a moisturizer is initially very hydrating. Because there is a high fat content in coconut, it provides a baby-soft skin. Especially in summer that is very nice, because the sun naturally sucks all the moisture out of the skin and targets cellulite is also lurking. With coconut oil, you apply everything much smoother and because of the beautiful layer it lays on the skin, you also appear to be a bit tighter in your skin. Furthermore, coconut oil kills bacteria, and that is quite relaxing if it is included in your deodorant. No unpleasant odors. Here are a few advantages of coconut in the world of beauty.

Deep worker

Coconut hydrates enormously and therefore penetrates well and especially deeply into the skin. So if you suffer from an extremely dry skin, coconut works immediately. Preferably use pure coconut fats, as they are the most effective. And cheap. Best of both worlds. 

Acne

Officially it is not proven, but it seems that coconut oil also helps against acne. It contains lauric acid, which fights the bacteria that cause acne. So it can’t hurt to apply a bit of coconut on your face.

Shaving foam

Coconut oil hydrates like crazy. Use a drop before shaving and you can be sure that you have the smoothest and softest legs this summer.

Remover and primer

Coconut oil sounds very cool, but it works best in combination with makeup. ’In the evening, a drop on your cotton pade and you can easily remove your makeup. In the morning, a drop on a clean skin and your makeup stays put like the best.

No more bad hair days

Trouble with frizzy hair? Not after a bit of coconut oil in your hair. Don’t use too much, because then it becomes greasy, but a bit of coconut ensures extremely smooth and flowing hair.