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Coco: Beauty-Allrounder
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Coco: Beauty-Allrounder

24. November 2023

THE NUT WITH BEAUTY POWER

Hard shell - beautiful and healthy core. What is the superpower of a coconut and how does it make us more beautiful? We explain it to you!

"Who has the coconut, who has the coconut, who stole the coconut?" Do you know the nursery rhyme? Well, in this post, it's not about funny lyrics, it´s all about the COCONUT. Whether in food or hair and skin care products, the coconut is really healthy and a real power supplier. In addition to a large portion of vitamins, the beauty booster contains important substances such as selenium, zinc and antioxidants, which can slow down the aging process of our skin. And let's face it, the coconut scent is simply unbeatable. It catapults us with a white straw hat on our head and warm sand between our toes directly into the Caribbean. But let's take a closer look at the versatile plant:

COCONUT FACTS 

Let's start with a few facts about the coconut: The coconut is not a nut in itself, but a drupe. Their palms grow mainly in tropical climates such as Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka or the Philippines. The coconut palms need a lot of sun and high humidity. Coconut is versatile, but in addition to the shell and the pulp is especially the coconut oil in the foreground. In the most common extraction of oil, the pulp of the nut is crushed and sent by various pressing methods. Every year, around 3.1 million tons of coconut oil are produced worldwide.

If you look at the ingredients of the coconut, it quickly becomes clear why this is a power supplier. Because the containing lauric acid has an antibacterial effect and protects the skin from bacteria and fungi. Important trace elements and substances such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and copper ensure a beautiful skin and strong hair. Palmitic acid slows down the skin aging process and is an important ingredient when it comes to anti-aging products. Another powerful ingredient is the contained vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to fight free radicals and stimulate the regeneration of our skin cells.

SKIN CARE WITH COCONUT

Whether in the face cream or in the body lotion: coconut oil is one of the richest ingredients in cosmetics, because the oil contains a lot of healthy fatty acids, which can be optimally absorbed by our skin. The coconut oil contained as a cream ingredient nourishes our skin soft and provides long-lasting moisture, even heavily used body parts as our feet are thanks to the oil again supple. But what is even more important: The mineral and vitamin-rich coconut oil has an antibacterial effect and fights bacteria, viruses and pathogens that are on our skin. It combats very mildly blackheads and impurities and can even treat skin diseases, such as eczema or psoriasis. In addition, it regulates the acid-base balance of the skin and thus slows down the skin aging process. Sheet masks made of bio-cellulose are ideal for the concentrated nut power. These are enriched with fermented coconut water, which ensures that the contained serum can penetrate better into the skin.

SUMMER: You have been in the sun too long and have a sunburn? No problem! The anti-inflammatory coconut oil relieves the pain and the high proportion of moisture keeps the summer tan longer.

COCONUT HAIR CARE

Is your hair prone to dryness and split ends? Then beauty products with the rich and nourishing coconut oil are just the thing for you. Because the oil supplies brittle tips with moisture, maintains the hair lengths again supple and gives thin hair again more resilience and shine.

SUPERFOOD COCONUT 

Whether in baked goods, in drinks or just pure: The coconut is indispensable in the food industry and brings with its nutty-summery taste a little exotic in the kitchen. Especially in the vegan area, coconut milk is a popular alternative to cow's milk products. Because of its high fat content, the coconut milk is an excellent substitute for cream, creme fraiche and butter. Coconut water is a popular refreshment, especially in summer, because it is rich in electrolytes and thus an isotonic drink that replenishes the body's mineral balance and the abundant potassium in it can even lower blood pressure. The fiber-rich coconut flour, however, is often used as a gluten-free cereal meal alternative. An absolute hype is currently celebrating the coconut blossom sugar, which is obtained from the inflorescence of the coconut palm and is a healthy alternative to the normal granulated sugar.