Many
skincare products and bath soaks use some kind of milk as a major
ingredient. Coconut milk is a great option in these recipes because of the many benefits it has for the skin. Coconut milk can help the skin
stay balanced and beautiful as well as aid in healing and prevent
infection. Below are a few benefits of using coconut milk in skin care
products.
Restores pH
Although
it seems like cleaning the skin would help to free it from bacteria,
the opposite is true. That tight feeling your skin has right after your
shower is a sign that the natural oils have been stripped from your
skin. Your skin's oils (sebum) make the skin slightly acidic, which
makes the surface an inhospitable environment for harmful bacteria. Once
your shower disrupts the pH balance of your skin, it takes time for it
to be restored, leaving your skin open to invasion by harmful bacteria
that can cause infection. Coconut milk acts as a barrier between your
skin and the outside world while working to restore the natural pH
balance of your skin more quickly.
Nourishes and Heals
Besides
restoring the pH balance of skin, coconut milk can also aid in healing
and restoration. Coconut milk removes the outer layer of skin, revealing
the healthy youthful skin underneath. At the same time, it strengthens
the underlying tissues so its effects last longer than lotion would.
Coconut milk also relieves irritation and reduces chronic inflammation.
It can heal skin problems like wounds, blood blisters, rashes, and
warts. Coconut milk can accomplish all of this and still keep the skin
soft, without leaving a greasy feeling.
Good for Hair
Hair
can be viewed as an extension of the skin because it’s made of the same
components and requires a balance of cleansing and moisturizing to stay
healthy. Coconut milk softens and conditions the hair. It also
conditions the scalp. Using coconut milk as a prewash can eliminate
dandruff with having to use the harsh chemicals contained in dandruff
shampoos.