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Here is what happens to your skin when you coconut oil

How to prepare coconut oil face mask to treat acne and signs of aging.

Applying coconut oil on your face is the best way to pamper your skin and look younger every day.

Refined coconut oil hydrates and moisturizes your skin. It also reduces the visibility of acne scars and blemishes. You can add other ingredients such as turmeric, honey, banana to your face mask for excellent results.

Turmeric acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Its antiseptic and antibacterial fights signs of aging.

Honey fights acne and pimples. Adding honey to your face mask fades acne scars, blemishes and exfoliates skin cells.

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Honey Lemon Coconut Oil Face Mask

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil

2 teaspoons raw honey

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Combine the above ingredients thoroughly in a small mixing bowl.

Apply a thick coat of the mixture onto your clean face.

Allow the mixture to sink in for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

Pat dry with a soft towel.

Banana Turmeric Coconut Oil Face Mask

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1/2 ripe banana

A pinch of turmeric

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Method

Mash up 1/2 ripe banana using the back of a fork.

Stir in the coconut oil and turmeric to form a consistent mixture.

Slather the mixture onto your clean face. Let it settle for 15 minutes.

Rinse off with cool water. Pat dry.

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