Personal care brand Mayur (Ukraine) presents natural coconut oil. This a multi-purpose skin and hair care product that has long been popular throughout the Asian region and beyond. 100% cold-pressed coconut oil. Free of artificial preservatives, fragrance and dyes. Not tested on animals. Vegan.
Coconut oil is one of the most popular cosmetic oils due to its wide range of skin and hair benefits. It is extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. Coconut oil is mostly composed of saturated fats, such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, decanoic acid, and caprylic acid. Because of this, it is resistant to oxidation and thus has a long shelf life.
Unrefined coconut oil has a nutty flavour that reminds of fresh coconuts; it melts at about 27°C and remains solid or semi-solid at lower temperatures. Cold pressing helps to preserve all useful substances contained in coconuts, so unrefined oil is considered more valuable than refined, bleached and deodorised coconut oil.
Coconut oil is valued as a skin and hair care product because of its high saturated fat content. It also contains vitamins E and K that are valued for their antioxidant properties. Coconut oil helps to keep the skin and hair hydrated, prevents premature skin ageing, helps to normalise sebum secretion and maintain the skin’s hydro-lipid balance, makes the skin soft and supple, prevents dryness and flaking, improves complexion, enhances hair elasticity and flexibility, prevents brittle hair and split ends.
Coconut oil is considered non-comedogenic, which means that it doesn’t clog pores. Therefore it can be used to take care of oily and combination skin. Besides, it is suitable for sensitive skin because of its hypoallergenic properties.
Skin benefits. Coconut oil nourishes and moisturises the skin, makes it softer and smoother, reduces fine lines, improves skin elasticity, freshens complexion, prevents dry and sagging skin.
Hair benefits. Coconut oil strengthens hair roots, makes the hair softer along the entire length, improves its elasticity and flexibility, hydrates the scalp, prevents dry and brittle hair, and restores the hair’s healthy shine.
Directions. You can use extra virgin coconut oil as a skin moisturiser or a hair mask, mix it with other carrier and essential oils, or use it as an ingredient in DIY personal care products.
Ingredients. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil.
