Summer season means strong sunlight, sweat, stickiness and pimples, rashes and blemishes on the skin. In such a situation, despite all efforts, neither freshness nor natural glow is seen on the face. But an easy home remedy adopted before bathing can give relief, coolness, and a natural glow to your skin - and the answer is coconut oil. Yes, Coconut Oil is no less than a boon for the skin in summer. It contains cooling and skin-nourishing elements. Applying it on the face before bathing makes the skin hydrated, soft, and radiant. Let's know how you can use coconut oil properly this summer.

1. Light massage with coconut oil only - Natural glowing touch every day

Take 1 teaspoon of pure coconut oil and massage it on the face in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes with light hands. It not only increases blood circulation but also makes the skin soft and shiny from the inside by removing dead skin cells. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash the face with cold or normal water. Doing this regularly gives a healthy shine to the skin and reduces the stickiness of summer. This remedy is so easy and safe that you can also include it in your daily skincare routine.

2. Coconut oil and rose water combination – coolness and hydration for summer skin

Mix 5-6 drops of rose water in 2 teaspoons of coconut oil apply it on the face and leave it for 20-25 minutes. Then wash the face with cold water. Rose water balances the pH of the skin and acts as a natural toner, while coconut oil nourishes the skin deeply. This combination is especially for those who are troubled by skin heat and rashes in summer. The skin becomes buttery soft and hydrated with this mixture.

3. Gram flour and coconut oil – a modern twist to an old desi recipe

Make a smooth paste by mixing 2 teaspoons of gram flour and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Apply this paste on the face and leave it for 30 minutes. After drying, wash the face with lukewarm water. Gram flour deeply cleanses the skin, removes tanning, and maintains oil balance. Coconut oil maintains moisture in it so that the skin does not feel dry. This remedy is especially good for those who want to glow but are also struggling with dryness.

4. Multani Mitti and Coconut Oil – Best Cooling Mask for Sunburnt Skin

If the skin is sunburnt or burning due to the sun, then applying a face pack of Multani Mitti and coconut oil is the best solution. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil in 2 teaspoons of Multani Mitti make a smooth paste and apply it on the face. After drying, wash with cold water. Multani Mitti removes dirt, sweat, and extra oil from the skin, while coconut oil cools and nourishes the skin. This mask is effective in relieving problems like sunburn, pimples and irritation in summer.

5. Coconut oil and sandalwood – Give a touch of coolness and purity to the face

Make a cooling paste by mixing sandalwood powder and coconut oil. Mix 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder with enough coconut oil to make a smooth paste. Apply it on the face and let it dry for 25-30 minutes, then wash it with cold water. Sandalwood reduces pimples, redness and skin irritation, while coconut oil deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin. This remedy is very effective especially in summer for natural brightness before a wedding or any event.

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