Coconut sun tanning oil: uses and effects

A beautiful and spectacular tan, which lies flat on the skin, will make any body more desirable and visually make any figure slimmer. But do not forget that an excessively long stay in the sun - and even more frequent visits to a solarium - can draw out the moisture it needs so much from the skin and accelerate the processes of photoaging. To get a pleasant dark skin color without unpleasant consequences for oneself in the form of painful burns and tangible dryness of the skin, various products containing the SPF factor will help, and for a tanning bed you need to use special products that attract ultraviolet light to the body.

Coconut oil is extracted from the pulp of a well-ripened nut using cold or hot pressing methods. The resulting product has a solid consistency at ordinary temperatures, but will melt quite easily with targeted heating or light touch with human skin. The product can actually melt in your hands, which is very convenient for application. The persistent smell of this product is extremely rich, expressive for tropical forests, the colors can vary from snow-white to yellowish undertone.

For coconut tanning oil to actually be beneficial, you need to know what the varieties of this popular product are.

• Unrefined product is obtained from fresh coconut pulp.It is not heated or chemicals are added to it - this type of oil will have a strong coconut aroma and the highest amount of antioxidants. The boxes are usually labeled "Virgin" or "Extra Virgin" - in this case, there will be no special differences between the given types.
• All impurities are removed from the refined product, it is for this reason that this product has almost no tart coconut smell, it will be stored much longer, but its valuable qualities will be much weaker. You will see “Refined”, RBD or “Coconut oil” on the product boxes.

• Oil in liquid form ("Fractionated oil") is released by steam distillation of the oil that has already been wrung out. As a result of all these manipulations, lauric acid is removed from the product. This kind of product will not harden even at temperatures close to zero, for this reason it is most often sold in small spray bottles. In terms of its beneficial qualities, this oil is much worse than unrefined, but it has a number of advantages: it is convenient to use, it can be easily and quickly applied to the skin, it is absorbed rather quickly and does not leave stains.
• A hydrogenated product is produced using a chemical modification of natural oil, as a result, the product remains quite solid even at high temperatures.

Of all these options, unrefined products can be considered the best for tanning: they contain a large amount of various antioxidants. A rich assortment of special fatty acids as components of this product will allow you to maintain a healthy and beautiful appearance of the skin both before and after tanning. A product in liquid form is also well suited for such purposes, especially when you need the lightest textures.

Coconut oil has chemical stability and resistance to oxidation, which explains such a significant shelf life: for an unrefined product - 24 months, for a refined product in a liquid substance - 60 months.

Coconut oil is bought to:

• give your skin 100% protection from the harmful effects of the sun's rays;
• prevent burns, increased dryness, various redness on the skin;
• slow down photoaging of the epidermis with the help of vitamin E, which is extremely important for the body;
• as a result, become the owner of a beautiful and spectacular shade.

The sun's rays will help you replenish certain vitamin D stores in your body. This vitamin is essential for various physiological processes in our body to be carried out as efficiently as possible. Components that are designed to protect the body from UV rays, unwittingly block the entry into our skin of such an important substance as vitamin D. And only coconut oil can easily pass this vitamin to your skin, thereby guaranteeing excellent overall health of a tanning person.

The composition of the product is dominated by the saturated type of fatty acids, which is why the product received its original texture with increased density and density. Coconut oil is a fairly valuable product that is actively used in cosmetology and in the food industry. In addition, the product is considered an excellent tool for everyone who dreams of an even tan, from which the opposite sex will not be able to take their eyes off.

The main positive properties of this popular product:

• has a pronounced antioxidant effect and can significantly slow down the aging process;
• can quickly restore the water-lipid balance of the skin after a long exposure to the sun;
• stimulates collagen synthesis, thereby allowing you to maintain the elasticity of your skin;
• will help to ensure that melanin is produced evenly and thereby reduce hyperpigmentation in those who suffer from it;
• can have an antibacterial and antifungal effect, which is very important if you often visit the beach and other public places;
• it is perfect for the body - reducing the number of visible stretch marks on it, making the skin healthier and outwardly beautiful, in terms of care, this oil is sometimes better than many well-known care products.
• makes the skin wonderfully soft and nourishes it.

Products that have SPF filters in their formulations should protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun. However, not all elements of this kind of funds can be considered completely harmless. That is why it is best to stop your choice only on truly natural products, among which there is also coconut oil.

However, you should know that the SPF of coconut oil itself can be from 4 to 10., which is not quite enough for 100% protection from the influence of the sun. Therefore, the basic rules when choosing this product are maximum care during use and accuracy during application.

Some women apply this oil shortly before going to the beach or tanning beds. This allows the oil to be absorbed and 100% complete. It is better to apply this oil on the body immediately after you have taken a shower. After 15-20 minutes, this procedure will need to be done again. Only in this way can the product be completely absorbed and will not harden on the skin with an unpleasant film.

If you are going to swim in a pond, then after that the product layer will need to be renewed again.

And also this natural product is used to moisturize the epidermis and fully restore it after visiting the beach. If after that red spots appear on the skin, the oil will quickly be able to resolve this issue. It will soothe sore skin and relieve itching.

The choice of coconut oil also implies its active use right on the beach. That is, you can use this oil from time to time directly in the sun. The only condition in this case is to avoid the time from 11 to 16 hours, when the activity of the sun is most intense. The product is easy to use - just pour a generous amount of it on problem areas and massage it over the surface of the skin. The massage will help the oil to absorb faster into the weakened skin. After this manipulation, you can choose any secondary protection in the form of a hat with a large brim or a beach umbrella.

You can actually admire a gorgeous tan for a whole year and for this purpose you will not have to travel to distant countries across the three seas. Getting a tan in a cozy solarium is a modern procedure that is very popular these days, especially towards the end of April - beginning of May, when women are purposefully preparing for the summer.

The rave reviews about the oil suggest that it really allows you to speed up the process of acquiring an even layer of tan, while moisturizing hot skin great. Before spreading the product, it is better to first go to the shower with a special scrub or peeling.They will help to remove the layer of aged skin and contribute to the formation of the most even tan. If you are thinking of going to the solarium for 7-8 minutes, you only need to smear the composition of the combined type on your skin once. If the session is longer, then you will need to apply the product a second time.

To choose the right oil correctly, you will need to take into account a number of important points:

• Where is it produced. Products made in Thailand, India or Malaysia will be of the best quality. By purchasing oil from these countries, you can be sure that this is a 100% natural product, and not its expensive analogue with a combined composition of incomprehensible components.
• Spin and cleaning level. It is best to choose an unrefined cold-pressed product (this is the process of pressing the pulp), which will completely preserve all the useful characteristics without receiving components of other substances in its composition.
• Aroma. Unrefined natural oil will have a very pleasant coconut aroma, and the refined product will be odorless at all. Many manufacturers add a little perfume to their products, but here the choice will concern your personal preferences.
• Colour. High quality products will have a translucent or light pale yellowish tint. Dark colors with yellow will tell you about the not very good quality of the product. That is why it is so important to see for yourself the colors of the purchased product. If the seller refuses to open the jar and show you the oil, refuse this purchase.
• Consistency. The product will become hard at temperatures below 25 C, but at the same time it can be easily made soft. It will not lose its protective characteristics anyway.
• Lifetime. As already noted, 100% natural oil should be placed in a dark place, for example, find a shelf for it in the refrigerator.

The market will offer everyone a huge assortment of coconut oil products from various manufacturing companies.

1. Products Samui nature - cold-pressed oil is used here, which is also used in general care, it is also often used as a food product. The product is safe, as it undergoes high-quality cleaning and therefore will not lose its positive properties.
2. Company Harnn releases oils refined in the most gentle way - through fermentation. The products in this series are best suited for sensitive skin.
3. Brand name ArgiLife produces low-cost products at a low price and with acceptable quality.

Most consumers speak positively about this product, actively smearing it for tanning, and at the same time posting their photos on the Internet for comparison "before" and "after" its use. According to reviews, the oil is applied to the body both before and after a visit to the solarium, perfectly protecting the skin during the long-awaited vacation at sea. At the same time, consumers note significant advantages when using this product:

• the tan will lie down as evenly as possible, it will be of a very beautiful color, but at the same time it will help prevent burns - the skin is periodically moisturized;
• the oil will perfectly heal existing cracks in the skin, relieve any inflammation;
• it will be able to cope with dry epidermis (especially if you already have flaking);
• if, under the rays of the sun, your hair feels like straw to the touch, then it is worth smearing it with oil just a couple of times a week before washing your hair - you can only on the ends or along the entire length, and then the hair will become more lively and will not frizz.

During tanning, our body is exposed to the extremely aggressive action of UV radiation, which can lead to the loss of much-needed moisture and, worst of all, accelerated photoaging of the skin. The active use of coconut oil will avoid these troubles, preserve the youthful appearance of the skin, and a beautiful chocolate tan will delight you until the arrival of the cold winter.

See the next video for even more on how to use coconut oil for tanning.