A few years ago there were already rumors that coconut oil would be the miracle cure against wrinkles and in 2022 the white good is once again making a furore in the beauty field. And rightly so, if we are to believe this research.
Natural and effective
Minimalist and natural skincare has been on the rise in recent years. Coconut oil, as the name suggests, comes naturally from coconuts, and fits perfectly in this natural beauty picture. So it’s not surprising that you were thrown to death with coconut tips a few years ago. Apply it to the ends of your hair, make it into a face mask, remove your make-up with it… Coconut oil is, if we are to believe the internet, a true miracle cure. But it’s more than one beauty hype† Research shows that mature skin just might become good friends with coconut oil. Look, we do listen to that.
Silky smooth, smooth and full
Coconut oil is naturally an emollient. When applied to the skin, it can fill in grooves in the epidermis, explains the medical website Healthline from. This makes your skin feel a lot softer right away. But the biggest benefit is in the hydration that coconut oil provides. The oil ensures that the skin retains more moisture, so bye bye dry skin, hello firm, full skin. Research published in the medical journal Dermatitis also shows that coconut oil is an effective and safe moisturizer. And a well-hydrated skin is a skin on which wrinkles and fine lines develop less quickly and are less visible.
According to the New York dermatologist Dr. David Bank The antioxidants in coconut oil can also help slow down the skin’s aging process. “Oxidation is one of the leading causes of aging skin, and coconut oil can help reduce the damage caused by free radicals,” he explains. TheLifeCo.
Attention!
Before you run to the bathroom for a big blob coconut oil rubbing your face, we want to give you one more warning. In addition to the positive properties of coconut oil, the substance can also have a less pleasant effect on your skin. People with skin that is easily irritated or sensitive to impurities can suffer from (too much) coconut oil. Coconut oil is highly comedogenic, meaning it can be a major problem for sensitive or blemished skin, dermatologist warns Paul Dean from Skin Resource.MD† “That means coconut oil cannot penetrate the pores and can choke the skin or clog the pores. It, as it were, stays on the skin and does not absorb.” This dermatologist’s advice? “Look for skin care products that contain coconut oil as an ingredient. This way you benefit from all the benefits it has to offer, but you also have a product that can be used for most skin types.”
Source: Healthline, TheLifeCo, Skin Resource.MD, Beau Monde | Image: iStock
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