Coconut oil is considered an essential beauty ingredient for skincare routine. It possesses great beauty benefits but unfortunately, this is not the case with the face. Keep reading to know more about coconut oil.
1- Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Coconut oil has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It cannot cure the skin conditions, but it can mitigate the symptoms associated with Eczema, like severe itching and dryness.
2- Coconut oil as a makeup remover
It can be used as makeup remover. It removes dirt and makeup deeply from the skin. Robert Finney, a board certified dermatologist in New York, recommends to use a water-based cleanser after using coconut oil because the fatty acids in it can clog your pores which sometimes causes severe acne breakout.
3- Replenishes dry lips
Do you have dry and cracked lips? Applying oil can provide a great relief. It will help in replenishing and moisturizing them. Similarly, cracked cuticles can also be repaired by using coconut oil them.
4- Act as a great moisturizer
It acts as an excellent moisturizer for the skin due to the presence of fatty acids. These fatty acids nourish the skin and prevent it from drying. Joyce Park, a board certified dermatologist, claims that coconut oil is comedogenic, i.e., it can clog pores. So, dermatologists don’t suggest it for oily skin.
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About the writer: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drug information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care plan. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
