Coconut Milk Beauty Benefits: How To Use For Glowing Skin & Nourished Hair

Used extensively across Asian kitchens to flavour curries, did you know coconut milk has multiple beauty benefits? Moreover, apart from adding a rich creamy texture to dishes, coconut milk can be used for nourishing skin & hair. Loaded with nutrients & Vitamin E, applying it externally is a great way to enjoy some natural T-L-C. A versatile beauty ingredient, coconut milk can added to face packs, soothing bath soaks & hair masks. In fact, we absolutely love pampering ourselves with a hydrating coconut milk face pack while sipping on fresh coconut water. But do remember that cleansing facial skin carefully makes it more receptive towards treatments. To choose a suitable face wash for your skin type, this article shall help you make the right choice. Let's look at coconut milk benefits & how to use for glowing skin & nourished hair.

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How to use coconut milk for skin:

Adding a few ingredients to coconut milk can help reduce face pigmentation, remove tan & helps soothe acne prone skin. Moreover, if you are looking to know more about how to how to apply coconut milk on face, these face pack recipes are a terrific idea! Add some of it to bath soaks to soothe skin or make a D-I-Y body scrub with it.

How to apply coconut milk on face:

For a pampering beauty DIY, apply fresh creamy thick coconut milk on your face directly. Wash off after 10-15 minutes & apply moisturizing cream as usual.

Coconut milk and lemon juice face mask for oily skin:

Make a face mask with coconut milk, few drops of lemon juice & rhassoul clay/multani mitti. Apply all over face & neck area & let dry. Wash off & spritz organic rose water.

Soothing coconut milk bath soak:

Mix 2 cups of coconut milk, honey & some fresh organic rose petals in lukewarm bath water. Soak in for 15-20 minutes for even toned skin. Moreover,  this bath soak helps reduce tan & soothe irritated skin.

Natural scrub:

Coconut milk can be used to make a gentle natural scrub too. Mix coconut milk with powdered oats & little organic rosewater. Further, scrub your face gently in circular motions. Wash off & apply a soothing moisturizer.

How to use coconut milk for hair:

Adding little of this wonder ingredient helps nourish hair deeply. Additionally, the vitamin E present, also helps strengthen hair & prevent breakage. For more such natural hair mask ideas, look here

Coconut milk for hair conditioning:

Mix fresh coconut milk with few drops of olive oil & mashed avocado. Next, apply to hair evenly. Leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Further, wash off with your regular shampoo & conditioner.

Coconut milk for dandruff:

Mix coconut milk with freshly harvested aloe vera gel & few drops of lemon juice. Divide hair into sections & apply on scalp. Above all, pay extra attention to areas that have dandruff. Wash off after 20-25 minutes.