We all have coconut oil in our homes, which we use for everything from hair to makeup removal and skin care. But do you know that there are two types of coconut oil, one of which is virgin or unrefined coconut oil and the other is refined coconut oil.
Today we are going to tell you about the difference between these two and 5 ways to use virgin coconut oil. It is so beneficial for our skin that it is very beneficial in curing skin related problems. Let us know its benefits and ways of using it.
How is regular coconut oil prepared?
Let us tell you that the regular coconut oil used daily is refined and is made from dried coconut. To prepare it, it is first heated and then color, fragrance and other artificial things are added. Because many extra things are added to it, it is not very beneficial.
Virgin coconut oil is more beneficial than regular oil
If we talk about virgin coconut oil, it is unrefined and is extracted from coconut milk. Also, instead of heating it, it is extracted by cold pressing. Let us tell you that white water coconut is used for this. It is beneficial for many skin related problems. Let us know about its benefits and uses.
Skin Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
How beneficial virgin coconut oil is for our skin has also been written in a study by Research Gate. According to the study, this oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties which acts like our skin projector and helps in curing Alzheimer’s disease, healing wounds and moisturizing the skin.
Use virgin oil like this
- You can use the oil as a moisturizer, for which you just have to take a few drops of the oil on your hands and apply it all over the body.
- Virgin oil is also beneficial in reducing fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, which you can use before sleeping at night.
- You can mix this coconut oil with brown sugar and use it as a scrub. This will help in exfoliating the skin and removing dead skin cells.
- Apart from all this, you can include coconut oil in your beauty routine and use it for everything from removing makeup to lip care.