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Unmatched Benefits Of Using Coconut Water For Skin And Hair

Here are all the benefits you'd obtain with the use of coconut water on skin and hair. Take a look.

By Rima Chowdhury

Coconut water is increasingly used on skin and hair due to good reasons! Coconut water has suddenly gained attention throughout the world from being a body hydrator to a secret beauty-enhancing ingredient. We have listed a few of the benefits of using coconut water on skin and hair.

We all have experienced the sentiment of drinking coconut water and feeling satisfied during hot summer days. But have you really tried using coconut water on your skin and hair for beauty?

Also Read: Look younger and great with the help of coconut oil, read here

Well, yes! Coconut water has incredible benefits when used on skin and hair and here we mention to you some among them.

1. Gives You A Glowing Skin

1. Gives You A Glowing Skin

Coconut water is a secret ingredient that helps to give you a glowing skin. Washing with coconut water acts as a toner, which helps to give you soft, glowing and an even-toned skin. In order to get healthy and glowing skin, make a paste of coconut water, milk and turmeric powder. Mix all the ingredients together and apply this on the face. Wait for some time and wash off with cold water.

2. Acts As A Natural Moisturiser

2. Acts As A Natural Moisturiser

If you often suffer from dry and itchy skin, you should be using coconut water on skin. Coconut water not only helps to hydrate your skin, but it also helps to maintain the pH level of the skin. It is highly recommended for people with dry and flaky skin. Take some coconut water, add one drop of coconut oil and apply this on your face. Wash off with clean water later.

3. It Contains Anti-ageing Properties

3. It Contains Anti-ageing Properties

Coconut water is one among those ingredients that contains a lot of antioxidants and active enzymes. These antioxidants and enzymes help to prevent the signs of ageing on the skin. Coconut water also contains lauric acid that helps to fade away fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Also due to a protein called cytokine, it helps in encouraging cell growth in the body. Regular application of coconut water on the face can help to give you a younger-looking skin.

4. Acts As A Natural Toner

4. Acts As A Natural Toner

Due to the natural hydration and cleansing properties found in coconut water, it can help to work as a natural toner or cleanser. Take one cotton ball and soak it in coconut water. Now, apply this on your face and clean thoroughly. Using this remedy twice or thrice in a day can help to deep cleanse your skin.

5. It Helps To Shrink The Pores

5. It Helps To Shrink The Pores

As mentioned earlier, coconut water works as a natural toner that helps to shrink the size of the pores, thus preventing clogging of pores. Take some coconut water and wipe your face with the help of a cotton ball. Due to cleansing properties found in coconut water, it can wash away the dirt and dust from the face.

6. Protects Your Skin From Sun Damage

6. Protects Your Skin From Sun Damage

Due to active antioxidants present in the coconut water, it can help to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Also, due to Vitamin C present in the coconut water, it can help to prevent your skin from sun damage. Gently apply coconut water on the face and massage for some time. Wait for 20-30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

7. Prevents Hair Fall

7. Prevents Hair Fall

Coconut water is not only rich in antioxidants, but it also contains a high amount of Vitamin K and iron. Due to the high amount of Vitamin K present in the coconut water, it helps to promote healthy hair growth and prevents falling of hair. Once you have washed your hair, use coconut water as an after rinse.

8. Helps To Keep Your Scalp Hydrated

8. Helps To Keep Your Scalp Hydrated

If you have dry and irritated scalp, coconut water is one among the effective remedies to treat this problem. Using coconut water on the scalp can help to keep your scalp hydrated for a long period of time. Apply coconut water on the scalp and wash off with clean water.

9. Helps To Treat Frizzy Hair

9. Helps To Treat Frizzy Hair

Coconut water also helps to deal with extremely dry and frizzy hair. Coconut water is extremely light in texture and consistency, which helps to deal with dry and damaged hair. It works as a natural serum for those who have unmanageable and frizzy hair.

10. Provides Shiny Hair

10. Provides Shiny Hair

Using coconut water on the scalp regularly can help to strengthen the roots and also give you healthy and long hair. It helps to rejuvenate dull and damaged hair, thus promoting shiny hair.

Story first published: Friday, March 10, 2017, 17:00 [IST]
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