When it comes to skin care and looking fabulous, I keep an open mind. Last week, My friend advised me to try coconut oil for my face. I had cracks and pimples all over my face and was becoming self conscious. I decided to give it a try but am money conscious as well. Getting ready-made coconut oil around is expensive and the chances that it has been mixed with something is high. I made mine and I will share the procedure. You will need
1. Coconuts (I used 3 for that)
2. Water (3 cups)
3. 2 bowls
4. A sieve
5. A grater
6. A transparent container since its your first try.
7. Saucepan.
Break your coconut and remove from its shell. Tutorials all over the internet has it that you need just the meat (The white part). Use a grater, you could use a blender but I would advise you use a grater. Its stressful but it helps you get all the milk out. After grating all d coconut into a bowl, Pour a cup of water. Wash the grated coconut and sieve the milk into the second bowl.Repeat this till the coconut flakes becomes tasteless.
Sieve the milk into the transparent container and leave in a dark place to ferment. I put mine in a bucket and covered it up. Leave it for 24 hours.
You would notice the curd got separated from the water. Scoop out the curd with a spoon. Turn your curd into a saucepan and lower the heat. You would notice the curd sticking to the bottom of the pan and your oil at the top. Voila. Leave your oil to cool and pour into your bottle.
You see, this post isn't for the ladies alone. Coconut oil has medicinal uses, Its no news that it is used for cooking in some households. It is used for cuticle care and skin as well as hair treatment causing hair growth and giving it that lush look. Coconut oil gets rid of stretch marks and act as a moisturizer. Mix it with sugar or salt to exfoliate.
I use lime on my face to get rid of the pimples (don't leave it on for too long to avoid face burn), after which I apply the oil. Be sure to massage every part of your face.
Am so happy I tried coconut oil, You should too.
1. Coconuts (I used 3 for that)
2. Water (3 cups)
3. 2 bowls
4. A sieve
5. A grater
6. A transparent container since its your first try.
7. Saucepan.
Break your coconut and remove from its shell. Tutorials all over the internet has it that you need just the meat (The white part). Use a grater, you could use a blender but I would advise you use a grater. Its stressful but it helps you get all the milk out. After grating all d coconut into a bowl, Pour a cup of water. Wash the grated coconut and sieve the milk into the second bowl.Repeat this till the coconut flakes becomes tasteless.
Sieve the milk into the transparent container and leave in a dark place to ferment. I put mine in a bucket and covered it up. Leave it for 24 hours.
You would notice the curd got separated from the water. Scoop out the curd with a spoon. Turn your curd into a saucepan and lower the heat. You would notice the curd sticking to the bottom of the pan and your oil at the top. Voila. Leave your oil to cool and pour into your bottle.
You see, this post isn't for the ladies alone. Coconut oil has medicinal uses, Its no news that it is used for cooking in some households. It is used for cuticle care and skin as well as hair treatment causing hair growth and giving it that lush look. Coconut oil gets rid of stretch marks and act as a moisturizer. Mix it with sugar or salt to exfoliate.
I use lime on my face to get rid of the pimples (don't leave it on for too long to avoid face burn), after which I apply the oil. Be sure to massage every part of your face.
Am so happy I tried coconut oil, You should too.
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