Despite being used frequently in cooking, many people have found coconut water to be effective for skin care as well. It can be used to cleanse and moisturize the skin as a replacement for products such as anti-dandruff creams and anti-acne cleansers. For best results, buy whole coconuts and use the liquid inside them instead of buying pasteurized coconut water. If you notice any skin irritation, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Cleanse and Moisturize the Skin
Step 1. Wash your face with coconut water
Instead of washing it with tap water, use coconut water morning and night. You can continue to use the other moisturizers and cleansers you usually use, just rinse your face with coconut water. At the end of the cleansing, you should notice a feeling of soft and fresh skin.
Step 2. Use coconut water to moisturize the skin
Coconut water has moisturizing properties that can leave a feeling of freshness and softness on the skin. You can apply it directly to the skin. Massage it into the dry areas of any part of the body.
Step 3. Remove your make-up with coconut water
If you want to reduce the use of commercial makeup removers, this product can effectively remove makeup at the end of a long day. Take a cotton pad and soak it in coconut water. Pass it on the skin to remove make-up at the end of the day.
Be careful when you scrub your eyes with coconut water. Keep them closed and apply it to one eye at a time
Step 4. Cool off with coconut water
If you are going on a trip or out and about, pour coconut water into a 60ml spray bottle and take it with you. You can cool off by simply spraying it on your hands, elbows and face.
Method 2 of 3: Treating Specific Skin Problems
Step 1. Make a dry skin mask with coconut water
If you have dry skin, mix coconut water with turmeric powder until you get a smooth paste. Add a splash of coconut oil to make it easier to spread. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse it off well. After this treatment, the skin should feel smoother and softer.
Coconut oil can grease the skin in some cases. If you tend to have oily skin, exclude this ingredient, using only coconut water and turmeric
Step 2. Treat acne with coconut water
This product has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Before going to bed, dab coconut water on areas affected by acne, acne scars, or other blemishes. Leave it on overnight and rinse it off in the morning. Some people find that using coconut water helps fight acne and impurities.
- You can also apply it to pimples and impurities to help remove these blemishes.
- If your doctor has advised you to have a specific acne treatment, consult them before using coconut water for this ailment.
Step 3. Use coconut water as a tonic
Commercial tonics can contain potentially harmful chemicals. Before going to bed, moisten a washcloth with coconut water and massage it all over your face. Do not remove it before going to sleep. If the skin reacts well, you will get a smoother and more even complexion.
This treatment could also help reduce the signs of skin aging
Step 4. Treat dry scalp with coconut water
If you have a dry, dandruff-prone scalp, simply massage it with coconut water. This treatment can help moisturize it and fight dandruff. Having antifungal and antibacterial properties, coconut water can be used in place of chemicals to get rid of dandruff. Then, rinse well at the end of the treatment.
Method 3 of 3: Avoid Having Coconut Water Problems
Step 1. Make coconut water from the actual nut
Coconut water sold in stores is pasteurized and not as effective as the liquid found in fresh fruit. Instead of buying packaged water, buy whole coconuts. April and use the liquid inside them. In addition to applying it to the skin, you can also drink it.
Step 2. Stop using coconut water if you have an allergic reaction
Consuming coconut can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Coconut oil is known to cause adverse skin reactions, with symptoms including swelling, blemishes and redness. If you've seen adverse reactions in the past after drinking coconut water or putting coconut oil on your skin, applying coconut water to your skin may have a similar effect. Stop using it if you notice the classic symptoms of an abnormal reaction.
- If the typical symptoms of an allergic reaction don't go away after you stop using coconut water, see a doctor.
- It is good to test coconut water on a small area of the skin before using it on the whole body.
Step 3. Do not neglect the treatments that are recommended to you by a doctor
The benefits of coconut water are largely based on anecdotal evidence. Although it works for many people, you should not neglect the recommendations of a specialist regarding the use of this product. If you are undergoing treatment for a specific skin disorder, such as eczema, talk to your doctor before using coconut water and stick to his or her prescriptions.
