Coconut Oil: A Tropical Skincare Tradition
Coconut oil has been revered for centuries for its role in cooking, skincare, and oral health. In skincare specifically, this is because of coconut oil’s ability to give you deep hydration, protection, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It is also full of fatty acids, antioxidants, and antimicrobial properties to aid all the layers of your skin. Let’s find out what makes coconut oil so important in the skincare industry.
What is Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil is – of course – derived from coconuts! This fruit grows on the Cocos nucifera tree and is harvested when mature. The meat is usually extracted through cold pressing to retain the oil’s nutrients. At room temperature, coconut oil appears solid and white, but when heated up, turns liquidy and clear.
Coconut oil is made up of medium fatty-acid chains, antioxidant-rich compounds, emollients, and anti-inflammatories, keeping your skin clear, clean, and glowing. This is why coconut oil has been used for so long in traditional skincare – what more could you want?!
The Skin Benefits of Coconut Oil
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Deep Hydration: coconut oil is most famous for its ability to deeply hydrate the skin, even for those with the driest skin.
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Soothes and Protects: due to its lauric acid, coconut oil works well to soothe redness and inflammation while creating a barrier to protect from outside stressors.
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Naturally Antimicrobial: lauric acid fights the bacteria that could potentially cause blemishes, acne, or infection.
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Support Skin Repair: once again, because it is 50% lauric acid, coconut oil can treat minor scratches and razor burns on the skin.
Why Üazú Skincare Chooses Coconut Oil
Üazú Skincare loves using unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil in our formulas. It works perfectly with our Tattoo Balm, allowing tattooed and non-tattooed skin to stay hydrated, reduce redness, and prevent infection.
As a company, we want to emphasize the importance of sustainability in skincare. That’s why Üazú Skincare only formulates using traceable and ethical sources of coconut oil. What matters most is where and how our coconut oil is grown and harvested.
Is Coconut Oil Non-Comedogenic?
While coconut oil works great for moisturizing the body, those with acne-prone skin should be careful when using coconut oil on their face. While many sources claim that coconut oil is high on the comedogenic scale (meaning it is likely to clog pores), some sources claim this might change when coconut oil is used as an ingredient rather than raw. Either way, those with acne-prone skin should be aware that coconut oil could clog their pores if used on their face.
How to Use Coconut Oil in Your Skincare Routine
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In Place of Lotion: Replace any lotion with coconut oil for intensive moisture and a tropical smell.
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A Makeup Remover: Massage a small amount of coconut oil onto your skin and wipe away with a warm, damp cloth.
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To Soothe Dry Skin: Apply on any dry skin to moisturize and rehydrate.
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In Your Haircare: Use as a hair mask or on the ends of your hair for added shine and protection.
The Future of Coconut Oil in Skincare
Coconut oil will always be a staple ingredient in skincare, cooking, and the health world. It is a purely clean ingredient, meaning its healing and hydrating abilities come straight from the earth itself. As the industries lean into more sustainable and healthy ingredients, coconut oil will continue to be used for its multifaceted benefits. At Üazú Skincare, we celebrate coconut oil’s history while embracing its bright future in modern skincare.
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(2022). Should You Use Coconut Oil on Your Skin? Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/coconut-oil-for-skin
Rostamian M. (2021). Real Talk: Not All Coconut Oil Skin Care Products Are Comedogenic. The Zoe Report. https://www.thezoereport.com/beauty/coconut-oil-skin-care-products-are-not-always-comedogenic
Coca N. (2020). Palm Vs. Coconut Oil: What’s the More Sustainable Choice? Rainforest Journalism Fund. https://rainforestjournalismfund.org/stories/palm-vs-coconut-oil-whats-more-sustainable-choice
