Coconut Milk

Application of fresh Coconut Milk on the scalp and hair, helps soothe itchy and dry scalp, restores damaged and brittle hair while it promotes healthy hair growth. Due to its antibacterial properties, Coconut Milk can be used as a natural facial cleanser, especially for people with Oily and Acne prone skin.

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Coconut is considered by Indians to be the fruit of aspiration, and a guarantee of auspicious beginnings. A Coconut is split at the inauguration of any Indian function, to invite the blessings of the gods.

Coconut Milk – Healthcare & Skincare Benefits

Coconut Milk is a treasure house of essential nutrients including protein, vitamins, minerals and fats. Owing to its creamy texture and presence of essential fats, Coconut Milk has excellent moisturizing properties to deeply nourish dry and dehydrated skin. It has high levels of Vitamin C that helps maintain natural elasticity of the skin. Enriched with Copper, it also helps in delaying visible signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots.

Coconut Milk for your Ayurvedic Doshas

In Ayurveda, generally Coconut Milk is recommended to people with an imbalanced Vata Dosha, for both consumption as well as application. Since an aggravated Vata Dosha increases dryness in the skin and hair, by incorporating fresh Coconut Milk in the diet and skincare regimen – the skin receives nutrient rich nourishment that is essential to replenish its moisture levels and restore natural elasticity for soft and supple skin. Similarly, application of fresh Coconut Milk on the scalp and hair, helps soothe itchy and dry scalp, restores damaged and brittle hair while it promotes healthy hair growth.

Due to its antibacterial properties, Coconut Milk can be used as a natural facial cleanser, especially for people with Oily and Acne prone skin. The presence of fats does not clog the pores in the skin while cleansing, thereby it ensures the oil or the skin’s natural sebum is not accumulated and doesn’t lead to acne production. With the anti-inflammatory properties, it helps soothe sun burnt skin by cooling inflamed areas and redness.