What is the effect of facial massage with coconut oil?

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1. Can I apply coconut oil on my face?

1.1 Effects of coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the most widely used vegetable oils in food processing. It is rich in vitamins A, E and fatty acids (especially lauric acid and phenolic acid). It brings many health benefits from the inside and helps to beautify the skin from the outside.
There are 3 popular types of coconut oil: virgin coconut oil, crude coconut oil and refined coconut oil. Pure coconut oil without impurities, no added chemicals. Crude coconut oil is extracted from poor quality copra and is usually dark brown in color. Refined coconut oil is an oil that has been processed (deodorized, bleached, reduced the viscosity of the oil).
The ingredients in coconut oil have a good effect in hydrating, soothing, anti-inflammatory and making the skin firmer. Facial massage with coconut oil is one of the simple ways to take advantage of the benefits of coconut oil. If you want to condition your skin with coconut oil or use it for other purposes, you should use virgin coconut oil. Many studies show that virgin coconut oil has better anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and free radical-neutralizing effects than raw and refined coconut oils.

1.2 Notes when applying coconut oil on the face

Coconut oil can cause acne, clog pores if used too much, inappropriately or improperly. So, when using coconut oil for skin care, you need to note:
For those who have dry skin, for daily facial care with coconut oil, before going to bed, you need to liquefy a little coconut oil. by gently rubbing the oil between your palms (to give the oil a lighter texture) and then apply the oil to your face, neck, and other dry areas of your body. Next, you use a soft tissue to gently wipe off the coconut oil layer on the skin and then rinse with warm water; People with oily or combination skin only use coconut oil around the eyes or in dry areas. If you have excessively oily skin, you should not use coconut oil to avoid skin becoming greasy and more oily; People with acne should not use coconut oil on their face because coconut oil will make the skin greasy, clog pores, and make acne worse.

2. What is the use of coconut oil for facial massage?

2.1 Make-up remover for skin

Coconut oil has a useful and safe makeup remover effect on the skin, especially sensitive skin. Coconut oil is a 100% natural product, benign and safe for sensitive skin.
How to massage face - remove makeup with coconut oil as follows:
Wash your face with warm water, pat dry gently with a soft towel; Take 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil, put it in a clean bowl and soak it in hot water or microwave it. This helps the coconut oil to be heated, loosened, and easier to absorb into the skin; Using a cotton pad, soak in coconut oil and gently dab onto the face, focusing mainly on the areas that need to be removed; Apply evenly, massage the face in a circular motion at the positions of the cheeks, under the chin, from the forehead to the temples, bridge of the nose and the eyes; Gently massage in the above motion for about 2-3 minutes to remove makeup and smooth skin; Keep the coconut oil layer on your face for about 5-10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water. Follow the above steps sequentially to help you clean the makeup on the skin and help the face to be more compact, the skin brighter and smoother.

2.2 Moisturizing the skin

Facial massage with coconut oil helps to create a thin, non-greasy, sticky film on the surface of the skin. It helps to heal the damaged, broken links in the epidermis of the skin, helping to protect the skin to prevent water loss.
To soften dry, flaky, cracked skin (especially in winter), you can follow the following procedure:
Wash your face with warm water, dry with a soft towel (avoid using a towel) rub vigorously as it may cause skin damage); Take 1⁄4 teaspoons of frozen coconut oil, place in the palm of your hand and gently massage to melt the coconut oil, helping it penetrate the skin more easily; Gently massage coconut oil on the skin so that coconut oil penetrates into the skin, helps blood circulation so that the skin becomes pink longer; Rest, keep the layer of coconut oil on the skin for about 10 minutes so that the skin can absorb the active ingredients in coconut oil; Wash your face gently, use a soft towel to gently pat on the skin to dry the skin, remove excess oil.

2.3 Fading dark spots and freckles

Coconut oil has the ability to fade pigmentation, freckles and prevent their development. Persistently massaging your face with coconut oil at least 2-3 times a week will help you improve the problems of melasma and freckles on the skin, making the skin younger and smoother.
How to fade melasma, freckles with coconut oil as follows:
Take 1⁄4 tablespoons of frozen coconut oil, place in the palm of your hand and rub it evenly to melt the oil into a liquid form; Apply coconut oil to the skin, gently massage for about 3-5 minutes. You should focus on massage carefully in areas of skin with pigmentation, freckles, uneven color or dry, peeling, cracked skin; Leave the coconut oil on your skin overnight, wash it off with warm water the next morning. In addition, facial massage with coconut oil also has a sunscreen effect for the skin (in a short time), prevents bacteria on the skin, prevents acne, prevents aging and reduces wrinkles, fades dark circles under the eyes, ...
Face massage with coconut oil only takes about 5-10 minutes each time but gives you a healthy and smooth glowing skin. You should apply a regular facial massage with coconut oil, combined with a diet and scientific activities to have a perfect skin and figure.
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