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The Benefits of Coconut Oil for Skin

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In the tropical islands of the Pacific, coconut is abundant and used for many different things. Every part of the coconut is put to good use. The water or juice of the coconut is consumed as a refreshing beverage. The milk is used as a main ingredient for cooking. Even the shell is used and hand carved into cups, utensils, jewelry, and musical instruments. One of the most beneficial parts is its oil. Not only can it be used for cooking, but it is also used in various products such as soaps, shampoos, hair oils, massage oils, margarine, and toothpaste. Coconut oil is packed with vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant with great health benefits when taken internally and wonderful on the skin when applied topically. Coconut oil also contains a fatty acid called lauric acid. It is antimicrobial and kills fungus, viruses, and bacteria. Both vitamin E and lauric acid have incredible healing properties. With these two potent ingredients, coconut oil harbors vast benefits on the...

HOW TO REMOVE UNDER THE SKIN PIMPLES WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR SKIN

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Pimples under the skin are a nuisance. Learn how to bring them to the skin surface and how to efficiently get rid of them. HERBAL ACNE CREAM Although most of them smell pretty bad, many face creams from natural extracts have great results on pimples under the skin. Look for bruising blends with arnica, with calendula for faster healing and with echinacea for its antiseptic qualities. HOT COMPRESSES Apply hot compresses on the swollen area, so infection to progress to the skin surface. The heat from the hot water attracts bacteria to the surface and open pores. You Might Also Like HOT AND COLD COMPRESSES On the same principle, alternative hot and cold compresses will help your skin to “throw” infection to the outside so you could squeeze a troublesome pimple. OLD MEDICINES Crush a tablespoon of chopped onion, a tablespoon of garlic and a tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, mix the ingredients well and apply on the inflamed area for two to three hours. ...