4 Sure Ways to Fresher & Brighter Skin this Summer with Virgin Coconut Oil

Summer in most parts of the world might be synonymous with sunshine, however here in Cyprus this time of year brings a lot of sunshine sometimes as high as 60^o c, which often leaves most of our African Skin with such dryness and breakouts.  In such a society with little or no market for the African Skin beauty products, hardly will you find one. Except for the lucky few who go extra mile to order their skin beauty products online. While the rest who do not have the means are left to allow their skin die off in such harsh weather.

Over time, I have checked some vlog on how to use natural homemade ingredients to help our African sisters get back their radiant beauty. It has really worked for me, and felt I share.

You can achieve amazing results using these very simple homemade ingredients. The simple ingredient we're suggesting for this summer is coconut oil.

Coconut oil has become the must-have oil of the year. People are using it for skincare, haircare, dental care, food- you name it. Virgin coconut oil, which can be found locally, is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog your pores and helps control the oil your skin naturally produces.

We've come up with four ways you can experiment with coconut oil to get fresher and brighter skin this summer. Take a look at some of our homemade recipes with virgin coconut oil below!

1) Moisturiser that gives an instant glow

Coconut oil is especially effective at helping your skin retain moisture. It has lots of fatty acids that nourish your skin with nutrients. An added bonus? Naturally occurring SPF to protect your skin from UV rays. After washing your face, rub a small amount between your palms and apply directly to your clean face. Remember that less is more!

2) Oil cleansing face wash

If you have sensitive skin, some of the harsh chemicals found in most face washes could exacerbate your acne or breakouts. Coconut oil is extremely useful at cleansing the skin of impurities because it's a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal agent. In addition, oil cleansing is super effective at makeup removal, which makes it a two in one solution. We know oil cleansing seems strange, so if you're hesitant try it for a week and see what results you get.

We have a strong inkling your face will be smoother, brighter and give you some of that glow you've been looking for. Here's a recipe with basic ingredients you can find anywhere:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil
1 tsp honey
5 drops of lemon juice

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Use the mix to wash your face as you normally would. Be sure to rinse well! This works Wonders.

3) Exfoliating Scrub

It's important to exfoliate year round because of dead skin build-up-try coconut oil to get in a two punch exfoliant and hydrating scrub. Some exfoliators can be a little too harsh, but we recommend this scrub because the sugar acts as an exfoliant and the coconut oil acts as a moisturizer. This scrub can be used on your face, hands and body so make a little extra if you want to treat yourself this week.

1 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup raw cane sugar (large granules)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice (adds in an additional cleansing aspect)
A couple drops of any essential oil of your choosing (we recommend vanilla)

• Fill a large microwaveable bowl with hot water and put the opened container of coconut oil in the middle (so that the oil melts).
• Carefully remove the jar of oil from the bowl, get rid of the water and put both the cane sugar and brown sugar in the bowl.
• Add about half of the jar of melted coconut oil to the bowl with the sugars and mix well.
• Add a few drops of whichever essential oil you found and mix a little bit more.
• Add your mixture to any container of your choosing (we recommend mason jars!) 

Apply the scrub as you normally would. For a deep treatment, once you've applied the scrub, wrap the chosen area with cling film for ten minutes before rinsing.

For me I ex-foliate 4 times in a week, and it works well for me, bringing out the youthfulness in my skin.

4) Hydrating Mask

Did you know that coconut oil also prevents premature aging? The antioxidants help your skin retain its elasticity. Try this hydrating mask with a sure to please combination of honey, coconut oil and avocado that will leave your skin glowing, soft and bright.

2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil

1 tablespoon honey
1/2 mashed avocado (well whisked)

• Mix the ingredients together and place in a container of your choosing.
• Refrigerate the mask for about an hour and it's ready to use!

For use: Apply the mask to your clean face for about 5 minutes and then remove with a warm moist towel.

If you're not sure of where to get virgin coconut oil locally, you can always write us…

email: info.posche@gmail.com

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