The specific health benefits of coconut oil

 

Coconut oil is an unrefined oil that is easily digested by the body.  It is composed of medium-chain length fatty acids which have many health benefits

• Maintains cholesterol levels
• Supports weight loss
• Increases immunity
• Aids digestion
• Increases metabolism
• Prevents heart disease and high blood pressure
• Supports bone strength
• Kills certain viruses and bacteria
• Controls blood sugar
• Helps the body absorb calcium
• Boosts energy and endurance
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis
• Supports tissue repair and healing

More Uses for Coconut Oil

-Use it to relieve cracked nipples when nursing. -Use it to heal cuts and scratches.
-Use it to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. 
-Give yourself an at-home pedicure, and apply coconut oil as a foot cream.
-Treat psoriasis and eczema with it.
-Use as a total body moisturizer.
-Rub into the skin to soften rough and dry patches.
-Apply as a deep conditioner for your hair.   Just leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and your hair will be shiny and hydrated.  Just be sure to rinse thoroughly!
-Use it to alleviate painful sunburn
-Use it as a nighttime facial moisturizer.  If you have oily skin, it might be too heavy to use during the day.  If your skin is dry, give it a go!. 
 Coconut oil is the perfect choice for a massage oil. Not too greasy and with a relaxing scent.

Glycerin benefits and uses

                                          

                                      

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula C₃H₈O₃ 
Pure vegetable glycerin has wonderful cleansing, moisturizing, emollient, soothing and lubricating properties. It acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin to restore suppleness. Glycerin kills all bacteria by instantly drawing the water out of them.
Homemade glycerin mask for a dry and dehydrated skin:

• 1 tsp glycerin
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tsp milk or water
• 1 tbsp oatmeal

Mix well. Apply to clean face for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Homemade hydrating glycerin hair spray recipe:

• 1 part of pure vegetable glycerin
• 5 parts of water
• a few drops of your favourite essential oil

- Essential oils for dry hair: sandalwood, ylang ylang, lavender essential oils
- Essential oils for normal hair: rosemary, rose, lavender, geranium essential oils
- Essential oils for oily hair: lemon, sage, lemon, tea tree, lavender, geranium essential oils
- Essential oils for dandruff and itchy scalp: rosemary, tea tree, lemon, chamomile, lavender essential oils
Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well. Spritz on hair after showering.

• Glycerin can be added to plain liquid soap to increase its soothing properties (1 part of glycerin to 20 parts of  liquid soap).

• Since glycerin has natural grease cutting properties, it is a perfect natural ingredient for a gentle make up remover.

Homemade glycerin make up remover recipe:

• 1 tbsp of green tea
• 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil
• 1/2 tbsp of vegetable glycerin

Mix the ingredients well. Shake before every use, as the ingredients tend to separate. Apply with cotton ball, gently wiping in a circular motion around the eye. Keep your make up remover in a fridge for about a week.
                                                   

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