Make A DIY Scrub With Virgin Coconut Oil And Sugar
Coconut oil and sugar scrub is good for your skin in many ways. But its biggest advantage is that it can be prepared at home and used fresh. There is little need to preserve this scrub when you can prepare it in a hassle-free manner.
Here’re the benefits of using coconut oil and sugar scrub and the process of making and using the scrub….
Benefits Of Coconut Oil And Sugar Scrub
The biggest advantage of this homemade DIY scrub is it is suitable not only for your face but the entire body. You can prepare it at home and apply it all over your body to get baby-soft skin. But people with oily and acne-prone skin should avoid this DIY scrub using on their face as coconut oil can block your skin pores resulting in more breakouts.
If your skin is normal, this scrub will give amazing benefits….
- The Scrub Will Keep Your Skin Hydrated
Coconut oil is considered dry and flaky skin because of its moisturizing properties. It works as a natural emollient and can prevent dry skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. And it becomes an excellent moisturizing agent when mixed with sugar that acts as a humectant. Sugar will add to the moisturizing effect of the scrub, by drawing more moisture from the environment. Using this scrub will keep your skin hydrated to give a soft and gentle feel all day.
- Coconut Oil Contains Anti-Bacterial Properties
You know that many skin conditions are caused by bacteria. For example, take eczema that has its roots in bacterial infection. It involves redness of the skin, itching sensation, and the development of scaly patches. And it could become worse over time. But it can be contained with the help of coconut oil that has the ability to control bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the skin. Eczema reduces skin’s ability to retain moisture, and coconut oil improves skin hydration. It also reduces inflammation and pain.
- Coconut Oil And Sugar Scrub Is An Effective Exfoliant
This scrub works well as is evident from the results. It will be gentle on your skin and rid your skin of all the dead cells and pollutants in a very gentle manner. It will clear out the dust particles accumulated on your skin pores. Also, they will bring out all traces of makeup on your face and stimulate the growth of healthy skin cells. In comparison to salt, sugar granules are fat less abrasive hence safer. You won’t have any hassle while using the scrub.
- Coconut Oil Is Antioxidant
Virgin coconut oil is considered an excellent anti-oxidant product. The antioxidant compounds present in coconut oil can make a shield before your skin from environmental damage by free radicals. Its long-term benefit is seen in the prevention of oxidative stress and cellular breakdown. In short, it will prevent your skin from premature aging and keep it healthy. You will be able to retain your youthful appearance even at an advanced age.
- Sugar Controls Growth Of Ingrown Hair