Facts about Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is a Super Food.

Here are some facts about Coconut Oil that you may or may not have known.

1. Can be applied directly to the face or hands as a moisturiser.  The essential fatty acids protect the skin against moisture loss.
2. Perfect for acne prone, infected, dry, scale or damaged skin.
3. Has been shown to help psoriasis and eczema suffers if applied twice a day.
4. Contains anti-bacterial properties.
5. A powerful anti-oxidant: scavenges free radicals that age skin prematurely.
6. Rich in Vitamin C which helps stimulate collagen production.
7. Sun protection of SPF 4.
8. Great as a topical nappy rash application.
9. Improves Type II and Type I diabetes.
10. Conditions and strengthens the hair.
11. Prevents head lice.
12. Great for circulation by helping increase blood flow when massaged into the skin.
13. May prevent or reverse the effects Alzheimer’s Disease by taking 2 teaspoons a day on its own or in cooking.
14. Has very high heat tolerance, so it can be used for baking, cooking and frying.
15. Promotes weight loss by increasing the metabolism.

Stay young & Beautiful!

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Raw Honey & Coconut Oil Face Mask

My 79 year old Grandmother, bless her crooked legs, always tells me that men see with their eyes and accordingly, it is our responsibilities as women to, first and foremost, preserve the beauty of our face.

From the age of thirty, up until my grandfather passed away in 2006, my grandmother had professional facials performed as a monthly ritual.  Every night she applied home made masks from an edible concoction of fridge leftovers, such as: yoghurt and strawberries, egg yolk and olive oil.

All her life people have said that she looked at least a decade younger.  Even now, with the loss of my grandfather and weakened bones due to arthritis, she still looks absolutely beautiful and I love her dearly!

Here is one such tried and tested face mask which will leave your skin feeling refreshed and perfectly smoothed.

Organic Honey & Coconut Oil

Ingredients

• Organic Honey
• Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• Spoon
• Mixing bowl

Directions

1. Cleanse and exfoliate your skin.
2. Wash and dry.
3. Mix together 1-2 teaspoons of honey and coconut oil.
4. The mixture should resemble cloudy honey.
5. As coconut oil is quite firm, the consistency is likely to be a little thick.
6. Apply the mixture to your face with your fingertips.
7. You will notice that as you blend it into your face, it will start to warm to your skin and may possibly drip a little.  Have a towel (or your tongue) on the ready to wipe off the drips.
8. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes.
9. Gently rinse off with a damp face washer.
10. Apply a toner and a quality moisturiser immediately after.
11. Voila!

This face mask is exceptionally good for acne prone skin as the small molecular structure of the coconut oil allows the skin to quickly absorb and metabolise it.

I recommend only using unrefined (pure / raw) Coconut Oil and Organic Honey.

I used the following two products:

Try this face mask and let me know how you go.