Treat Burns And Acne With Coconut Oil

Thanks to its properties, coconut oil can help us fight bacteria that cause acne and reduce scars. By mixing it with aloe vera, better benefits can be obtained.

We present one of the most popular natural products today. It is said that coconut oil is rich in nutrients that can benefit health and beauty.

For many years this product has been known as one of the best for skin care,  as it acts as a natural moisturizer and regenerator. In addition, it is capable of removing impurities and preventing skin problems such as acne.

Today the benefits of this ingredient are used by the cosmetic industry and beauty centers. They use it in creams and treatments in order to repair the skin and prevent the early appearance of wrinkles.

It is also very easy to buy in the market and can be applied in its natural form to prepare home treatments in order to relieve burns caused by the sun and treat conditions such as acne. Do you already know how to use it?

Coconut oil to relieve burns

When the skin burns from exposure to the sun, chemicals, hot elements, etc., it is very important to treat it in time to prevent future scars. In addition, being so sensitive, it requires special hydration to restore dead cells and, thus, have the ability to regenerate faster.

Coconut oil is one of the best remedies to heal the skin of all kinds of burns and possible damages.

Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties prevent possible infection in the affected area and help soothe irritation and redness.

Coconut oil and aloe vera treatment

To take advantage of the benefits of coconut oil to regenerate the skin against sunburn, nothing better than preparing a natural cream enhancing its properties with those provided by aloe vera.

Both ingredients provide a significant amount of vitamin E, antioxidants and moisturizing compounds that accelerate the skin’s recovery process.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (30 g).
• 2 leaves of aloe vera.

Preparation

• Cut the aloe vera stalks crosswise and extract only its pulp using the knife or a spoon.
• Crush the aloe pulp until it forms a juice and reserve it.
• Heat the coconut oil a little until it loses its solidity and then mix it with the aloe juice.

How to use

Using a damp cloth, gently clean the affected area and apply a good amount of the treatment. Afterwards, let it act for 30 minutes and, finally, rinse with cold water.

Coconut oil for acne

This natural ingredient has a significant amount of lauric acid, a powerful substance that helps fight acne-causing bacteria.

Added to this, its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and repairing properties also make it a good remedy to prevent and reduce the scars caused by this skin condition.

Because it is an oil, its use for this purpose is not recommended for people with oily skin, as it could worsen the problem.

Those who do not have problems when using it, may opt for any of the following natural remedies.

Coconut oil and turmeric mask

The antibiotic and antimicrobial properties of this ingredient combine with those of turmeric and, thanks to this, create a good treatment to deal with acne breakouts.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (30 g).
• 1 tablespoon of turmeric (15 g).

Preparation

• In a clean container mix both ingredients and make sure it is like a paste or cream.

How to use

• Apply the treatment to the areas most affected by acne and leave it to act for 15 minutes.
• After the recommended time, remove the mixture with warm water and repeat it 3 times a week.

Coconut oil and honey mask

Like coconut oil, honey has been valued for many years as one of the best ingredients for skin beauty, as it has antibiotic and antioxidant properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria as well as aging premature.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of honey (50 g).
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (4.6 g).

Preparation

• Put the two ingredients in a clean container and mix them until they form a smooth paste.

How to use

Apply the treatment to the areas of your skin affected by acne and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.

Finally, a study carried out by Böhmer Clark Consulting can be highlighted, where they highlight that coconut oil is being used by various well-known personalities, by a higher number of consumers, especially in the United States.

This is because there is another culture of perception on the part of people, due to the same curiosity combined with access to information on the internet. Where it was learned that this oil, among almost all oils, is the one with the highest biological composition of saturated fat, 90%, and that it used to be believed that this type of fat was generally the enemy of health.