There are probably so many remedies to lighten skin texture but using coconut oil to target dark skin patches or scars is the best ideal home remedy. Just a few drops of coconut oil with the combination of organic and natural home ingredients will do the job effectively.
But first, let’s know the benefits of using coconut oil for face.
Benefits of using Coconut oil for face
- Virgin coconut oil acts as a great natural moisturizer for your skin. It increases the hydration and keeps your skin moist, supple and soft.
- Coconut oil has antibacterial, antifungal and moisturizing properties which will help in cleaning your skin clogged with bacteria and dead skin cells.
- The skin lightening properties in coconut oil aids in eliminating dead skin cells, pollutants and dirt from pores and will give an external glow to your face.
- Coconut oil is the best makeup remover. It breaks down the waxy makeup from all over your face.
- If you’re worrying with dry or chapped lips, coconut oil is there for you. It naturally provides moisture and shine to your lips.
Coconut Oil and Turmeric
How to use?
- In a mixing bowl, make a paste with 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1/2 Turmeric
- Cleanse your face thoroughly before applying the paste
- Apply this paste to your entire face and let it dry for an hour
- Then massage the area to gently exfoliate dead skin cells
- Later, wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry your face
- Repeat this remedy 3 to 4 times a week
Coconut oil and Lemon
How to use?
- In a bowl, take a tablespoon of coconut oil
- Into that, squeeze a lemon juice and combine both the ingredients
- Massage your skin for 10 minutes with this oil mixture so that the oil gets absorbed into your skin
- Repeat this remedy thrice a week to get rid of dark skin
Coconut Oil and Honey
How to use?
- Mix a tablespoon of each ingredient in a mixing bowl
- Spread this mixture all over your face and let it sit for about 30 minutes
- Later, massage your skin as usual in circular motions
- Use a herbal cleanser to wipe off the mixture and pat dry your face
- Repeat this remedy twice or thrice a week
Coconut Oil
How to use?
- Take a few drops of coconut oil in a bowl
- Heat the oil until it warms up and then turn off the stove
- Apply the warm oil all over your face and neck area
- Massage in circular motions for 10 – 15 minutes and let it sit for an hour
- Later, wipe off the oil with a herbal cleanser
- Repeat this remedy on alternate days to lighten your skin naturally