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If you have paid attention to the beauty industry, you know that there is a new fashionable ingredient every few years. From algae via CBD via green tea through prebiotics, it can be difficult to keep straight. However, although some buzzing ingredients are only trends, others have power and coconut oil has been room A. For decades, it has been used in the world to support healthy hair, a Skin and more. If this is new for you, consider this your introduction. Read the rest to hear experts on the reasons why you should add coconut oil to your beauty routine and how to do it.

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Coconut oil is a natural emollient that soothes and softens the skin. "Its active ingredients offer deep hydration and rich skin food," said Valerie Aparovich , the certified cosmetologist, the esthetician and the scientific team Onskin application . "It helps keep water on the surface of the skin and strengthen the defense functions of the skin barrier." Oil also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, which reduce irritation, redness and peeling.

One thing to note: coconut oil is highly comedogenic, which means that it can obstruct pores and lead to pimples and blackheads. "People subject to acne should be careful to apply it on their chest, neck, shoulders and back - areas that most often know eruptions," explains Aparovich. And you should never apply it on your face.

To integrate it into your body care routine, apply it after a shower when your skin is wet but not humid, suggests Anna Chacon , MD, a dermatologist at MyPSORASISAM . Reheat the coconut oil between your palms and massage it in your skin in a circular movement. For best results, use a virgin cold pressed cold nuts in fresh coconut without additives, says Aparovich.

Coconut oil has long been an ingredient in the best -selling shampoos, conditioners and hair masks. An easy way to use it in your routine is hair shot.

"Apply a generous amount on your hair and your scalp at night, then cover your hair with a scarf," said Ghanima Abdullah , cosmetologist and hair expert for Good hairstyles . In the morning, shampoo. "This helps to prevent excessive water from very porous hair and damages it," said Abdullah. "It also helps prevent shampoo from entering the hair rod because it can be corrosive to the sensitive nucleus."

In winter, you will want to be careful. The oil has a low freezing point and, once it has penetrated the hair, can make it stiff and heavy in cold temperatures.

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If you have chapped lips, exchange your usual lip balm for a coconut oil. "It is super nourishing, smooth, without toxic and safe to swallow, and, being very fatty, it can add presigin to your lips," explains Aparovich. That's about everything we are looking for in an everyday balm!

No need to restrict the coconut to your body and your hair - it can also support your hands and nails. "Coconut oil is ideal for moisturizing the hands and even allows manicures to last longer," explains Rachel Apfel glass , nail expert and Founder of Glosslab . "I recommend slipping it once or twice a day, taking care of the cuticles." By moisturizing the area, you will promote healthier growth and a sparkling appearance.

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Done with the day? Let the coconut oil help. "I use coconut oil all the time to eliminate any waterproof or long -term makeup," explains Professional makeup artist Brandi Boulet . "Coconut oil is a gentle and safe dissolving for durable or waterproof makeup - oil easily decomposes makeup and facilitates most makeup."

Reheat a little oil between your fingers and massage it in your skin. Clean as usual, and you will be toasted. Boulet notes that the moisturizing quality of the oil is an additional bonus.