Summer brings on the scorching heat of the sun, excessive sweating, dust and other environmental factors that can plague you with the most dreadful skin and hair problems. For many people, summer means dry skin, bug bites, sunburn, frizzy or dull hair, body odor and much more.
Your hair and skin require a little extra care in the summertime. The first thing to do is protect yourself from the intense sunrays that can cause serious damage to your skin and hair.
Also, instead of relying on chemical-based products, you can use natural ingredients to solve many summer problems.
Coconut oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils. Plus, its unique combination of fatty acids as well as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and soothing properties offer many amazing health and beauty benefits. Extra-virgin coconut oil is the best one to use as compared to other counterparts.
1. Heals Sunburn
For many, summer means spending time at the beach, wearing swimsuits and soaking up the sun. But too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays causes sunburn.
In addition, the UV rays can age your skin quickly and increase your risk of developing melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
To deal with sunburn, you can always rely on coconut oil. Its fatty acid content helps reduce inflammation and revitalize the skin. Also, its moisturizing property prevents skin peeling, a common symptom of sunburn.
Simply rub extra-virgin coconut oil on the sunburned area and leave it on for a few hours. You can also add some aloe vera gel or a few drops of an essential oil such as lavender oil to it and then apply. Use it a few times daily for several days to promote healing.
During the summer season, do not make the mistake of going out in the sun without applying sunscreen that has a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 and is water resistant. Apply it generously to any exposed skin about 15 to 20 minutes before heading out and reapply if needed.
2. Fights Acne
Acne, blemishes and other skin breakouts are more common in the summer. When sweat mixes with dirt and oil on your skin, it clogs your pores and leads to skin breakouts. Also, some sunscreen formulations and outdoor pollutants can contribute to clogged pores.
Coconut oil cleanses your skin and also offers antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant benefits. Thus, it helps eliminate acne-causing germs and other impurities from the skin.
Dab a little extra-virgin coconut oil on the affected skin before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning. Also, cleanse your face twice daily with a mild cleanser and try not to use your hands to wipe sweat off your face. Preferably, use oil-free skin care products.
3. Controls Body Odor
Many people experience excessive sweating and body odor in the sweltering heat. Sweating itself does not cause body odor. It happens when sweat mixes with bacteria that grow quickly in a warm, moist environment.
Extra-virgin coconut oil works as a deodorant. It has lauric acid that helps kill bacteria that cause a bad odor with sweating.
Massage coconut oil gently onto the body parts that sweat the most top help you smell fresh and sweet. Also, take a shower 2 or 3 times and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
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