A coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm tree, and grows in tropical climates. The versatile coconut has been used as a staple in African and Caribbean health and beauty treatments to condition hair clean the body and detoxify the skin. Genuine coconut derived products contain the natural benefits of the coconut plant, that is popular with people who have oily and combination skin. The coconut is known for being a light moisturizer that also decreases excessive oil on the skin, which could make it beneficial for smoothing out combination skin as well. There are many ways to integrate coconut into an everyday beauty regimen. Using coconut water, coconut pulp, coconut oil and coconut cream are all ways to easily utilize coconut for beauty purposes.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is the water found inside of a fresh coconut. To retrieve the water, bore two holes in the dark brown spots on either end called eyes with an ice pick or a sharp knife. Add this water to a bath, or mix it with liquid shower gel. It could also be added to lotion as well as hair conditioner or shampoo for oily hair.

Coconut Pulp

After draining the coconut of its water, shred the flesh into a pulp. Use the pulp for a cooling and oil reducing face mask. Sit back, and apply the pulp to the entire face. Cover the eyes with cucumbers, and remove the pulp and rinse after 20 – 30 minutes.

Coconut Oil

Some say coconut oil can have a drying effect on the skin, so people with oily skin and scalps may best utilize it. Coconut oil is routinely used in soap because of its incredible ability to lather in even salt water. The oil is helpful as a light moisturizer on the skin and hair. To use it as a treatment for oily hair and scalp, warm the oil and apply it to the hair, especially the tips. Let it set for several minutes, and shampoo hair thoroughly after a coconut oil treatment.

Coconut Cream

Coconut cream is a popular beauty preparation made by the women of Togo in Africa. It can be used on the hair and skin in the same way coconut oil is used, but it is refined differently. It can be used as a treatment for dry combination skin, and can also be used to help moisturize and nourish brittle nails.

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