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Skin is the largest organ and is an essential part that makes the body to function properly. Burn refers to a skin condition that occurs when a part of the body gets affected due to chemical, thermal, electrical, cold temperature, heat, radiation, liquid scald, tar or hot plastic burns. It can be categorized into 3 types, depending upon their severity like first degree (minor – affecting the outer skin layer), second degree (moderate – a few deep layers of the skin with some pain) and third-degree burns (severe – requires specialized care or hospitalization).

There are many over the counter medications, creams, and treatments available for treating these burns but most people prefer to choose natural home remedies for burns to soothe their skin immediately with less pain.

Virgin coconut oil is one most widely used natural remedy for treating burns due to its amazing skin healing properties. it not only speed up the healing process and prevents secondary infections but also moisturizes the skin and reduces the scars or marks on the skin (caused by burns).

Always remember that coconut oil is recommended to treat only first degree burns and some second degree burns like sunburns, rope burns, acid burns, water burns, minor chemical burns or radiation burns but not only for severe second and third-degree burns. As already mentioned, third-degree burns are life threatening which should be treated with specialists but you can use coconut oil after medical treatment to minimize the scar formation.

Let’s go through this article to know how and why coconut oil is used for curing burns.

Is Coconut Oil good for Burns?

Have a look at some of the best benefits of coconut oil for curing burns and it is most commonly used as a topical treatment for burns in most of the coconut cultivated countries. In a study, it is stated that the usage of coconut oil will protect the skin from infections, soothes your pain and inflammation, enhance the healing process and keep the area cool and well moisturized to reduce scarring.

• It has antiseptic and skin penetrating properties that help for the speed healing of mild and moderate burns on the skin by simply stimulating the flow of blood and thereby oxygen and nutrients to the burned areas.
• It accelerates the skin regeneration and activates the collagen fiber to produce more within the tissues to get repaired.
• It has anti-parasitic, infection-fighting and non-toxic properties help a lot in healing the burnt skin and its scars.
• It has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help to give relief from the pain, discomfort, and irritation caused by burns on the skin.
• The rich content of polyphenolic compounds, vitamin E and antioxidant property in coconut oil helps to promote the production of collagen and strengthen the dermal tissues to promote regrowth and thus accelerate the skin’s recovery from burns, skin abrasions and other trauma.
• It moistures the skin and acts as a defensive barrier against the environmental and free radical damages which help to prevent further damage and heals the burnt skin.
• It has medium chain fatty acids like lauric acid, capric acid, caprylic acid and myristic acid that exhibits antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic and anti-fungal properties to enhance the immune system which in turn helps for faster healing and fades scars.
• It has analgesic and cooling effect on the skin and when applied generously then it keeps the skin supple, moisturized and thus prevents it from peeling, blistering and scarring.
• The regular application of coconut oil will protect the exposed burns from various irritants, pathogens, and pollutants (from the external environment) and thus prevent the risk of getting dangerous secondary infection.

How to use Coconut Oil for curing Burns?

We came to know that coconut oil will reduce scaring and enhance the new skin with elasticity to prevent the burns and scars on the skin. Now, here we are providing you with the best coconut oil methods that effectively cure burns without any scars on the skin.

Method – 1: (Coconut Oil)

This process uses coconut oil alone for treating burns and its symptoms.

Steps to be followed…

• Before starting the process, submerse the burn in running water for about 5 – 10 minutes, as cold water will soothe the pain and irritation that associated with burn and also avoid scars formation.
• Then dry the wound or burnt skin with soft towel and apply virgin coconut oil thoroughly on it.
• Leave it like that as a thin layer on the burnt skin to get well moisturized and soothes the irritated skin.
• It also stimulates the blood flow to the affected area and aids in quick healing.
• Continue doing the same at regular intervals for a few days till you healed the burns completely without forming any scars on the skin.

Note: Or you can add 5 – 6 drops of lavender oil to 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil and apply it gently on the burns to get rid of the stinging sensation and also avoid scarring. Cover the area and rinse off after 15 minutes. Repeat it daily until your burn heals completely.

Method – 2: (Coconut Oil Salve for Burns)

Coconut oil helps to heal the burnt areas of the skin very quickly by keeping the area free from attacking skin infection. This process is just like a homemade Neosporin mix that used to heal the burns and open wounds.

Steps to be followed…

• Add a few drops of frankincense oil, lavender oil and tea tree oil in coconut oil.
• Stir it well and apply this on the burn affected areas of the skin.
• Leave it like that and repeat its application as needed on daily basis to cure the burnt skin.

Method – 3: (Coconut Oil with Lemon Juice)

Both coconut oil and lemon juice helps to treat minor burns by cooling the irritated skin along with lightening up its scars. This combination is used to treat burns and scars.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil and 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
• Stir well and apply it gently on the dried burns and its scars.
• Leave it like that and continue the application of coconut oil for few times on daily basis to facilitate faster healing.

Method – 4: (Coconut Oil with Apple Cider Vinegar)

The rich content of acetic acid in ACV will help to heal the burns and soothes your skin. The coconut oil will help to moisturize the irritated skin and this combination will work well in curing your burns (especially for sunburns).

Steps to be followed…

• Take a clean cloth and soak it in cold water.
• Then splash some ACV on it and use this cloth to gently rub on the sunburn affected skin area.
• Leave for a couple of minutes to get dried and then apply enough coconut oil on the skin.
• Let it sit for about 20 minutes for the oil to get absorbed by the skin.
• Repeat the same process to promote quick healing and thereby eases the skin peeling and reduce redness.

Coconut Oil for Chemical Burns:

Chemical burns like acid burn can cause peeling of the skin along with irritation and pain. The affected area swells and becomes reddish due to the expose of the tissues and blood vessels to external environment. Also, coconut oil is used to treat radiation burn caused to those who undergo chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Just simply apply coconut oil on the affected areas continuously till you got relief from burns.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always prefer to use organic, cold pressed virgin coconut oil for treating the burns and its scars on the skin.
2. You can also use coconut oil for sunburn treatment, just simply add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil in 1 cup of coconut oil and apply it on the sunburn affected areas for deep moisture and nourishment to the skin.
3. However coconut oil is mostly used to treat first degree and second degree burns (minor and moderate burns) but you have to consult your doctor for severe third degree burns for immediate treatment.
4. If you didn’t find any relief from the burns and its symptoms then immediately consult your doctor for treatment to get relief from the problem.
5. Be sure to apply virgin coconut oil for several times a day regularly until you got complete relief from burns without any scars on the skin.
6. Other than applying coconut oil, you have to follow some nutritious healthy diet, sufficient sleep, hydrate the body, etc. will help in faster recovery from the burns.
7. Always make sure to run cold water over the burn and thereby pat dry the skin gently by using a clean cloth.
8. Also, include coconut oil as a part of your diet (cooking oil) to grab its benefits and to strengthen your immune system to get rid of these problems.

Use coconut oil whenever you have small and minor burns and try these methods for curing burns and scars on the skin. Do you know any other successful methods or queries related to coconut oil for burns? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Everyone loves to have flawless and gorgeous skin but its color mainly depends on the pigments known as melanin, which is produced by melanocyte skin cells. So, the more the melanin pigment produced, the darker the skin will be.

Other than this, long exposure to sun rays, environmental pollutants, hormonal imbalances, dry skin, more usage of cosmetics, unhealthy diet and lifestyle, etc. are also some potent causes of dark coloration of the skin.

However, the usage of chemical loaded cosmetics which are harmful and might cause some serious side effects in a long run. Try some natural skin whiteners like coconut oil that are easily available at home and has many amazing properties in it which evenly tone up the uneven skin tone.

Does Coconut Oil works for Skin Whitening?

Yes, it definitely works for skin whitening. Have a look on its properties to get an idea that how it works.

• Coconut oil moisturizes the skin and lightens up the uneven skin tone by reducing the scars and other unwanted darkness on the skin.
• It has essential medium-chain fatty acids like lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid that exhibits antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties which boost up the immune system and fights against the bacteria, fungi and other microbes causing skin infections and irritations.
• It has an anti-inflammatory property that soothes the irritated and damaged skin and heals it faster to get even and bright skin tone than before.
• The vitamin E and antioxidant in coconut oil helps the skin cells to mature and become healthier which in turn makes the skin cells shed off as they should and helps for the generation of new and healthy skin cells underneath the skin.
• It penetrates deep into the skin layers of tissue and eradicates the underlying skin infection which contributes to skin damage or uneven skin tone like psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, itching, sunburn, acne and bug bites along with scars on the skin to get even skin tone.
• The fatty acids in coconut oil help to lock the moisture in the skin and nourish the skin to make it smooth and soft. Simply replace your regularly used moisturizer with coconut oil and have a regular massage with coconut oil to hydrate the skin.

How Coconut Oil is used for Skin Whitening:

Coconut oil can be used in many ways for brightening up your skin tone, but here we are providing you with the best of 4 coconut oil methods that widely used for clearing the uneven skin tone.

Method – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Organic coconut oil alone can works well in providing the best results of lightening your skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Take enough of organic, cold-pressed coconut oil into your hands.
• Apply this on the clean uneven skin tone areas at night time before going to bed.
• Massage it gently for few minutes for the skin to absorb the oil.
• Leave it on for overnight and rinse it off in the morning with lukewarm water.
• Repeat the same process daily until you got even and lighten skin tone.

Note: Or simply add a little of coconut oil in your bath water while bathing to enjoy the smoothening, lightening and soothing effect to your skin.

Method – 2: (Coconut Oil with Lemon)

Mixing few drops of fresh lemon juice to coconut oil will make the oil works more effective to lighten the dark spots. This skin whitening lotion is very effective for skin lightening, especially for face whitening and dark thighs lightening.

Steps to be followed…

• Add few drops of freshly extracted lemon juice into 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil.
• Stir it well and apply this mix on the clean face with the help of cotton ball at night before bed time.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Continue applying this lemon and coconut oil lotion regularly for skin lightening.

Note:

• Or else mix equal quantities of lemon juice (acts as natural astringent) and coconut oil along with 1 teaspoon of flour to make a paste. Apply it as a mask on dark and uneven skin tone. Rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes with lukewarm water.
• Alternatively, mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of raw honey and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mix as a thick coat on the clean skin where you have uneven skin tone. Wash the applied areas with cool after 10 – 15 minutes. Dry the skin and repeat as needed.

Method – 3: (Coconut Oil with Turmeric)

Turmeric has an excellent compound called curcumin, which regulates the production of melanin and thus provides you with an even skin tone complexion. Coconut oil moisturizes the dry and damaged skin. This combination penetrates deep into skin layers and lightens the skin tone from inside.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of raw honey, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in 2 tablespoons of flour powder.
• Stir all these ingredients to make a fine paste.
• Apply this paste all over the face as your face pack.
• Wait for 20 – 25 minutes and wipe it off with warm wet cloth followed with cold water to close the skin pores.
• Regularly apply this turmeric – coconut oil face packs to get rid of the dark discolored skin.

Note:

• Or mix 1 – 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder in sufficient amount of coconut oil to make a fine paste and apply this paste on the black and uneven skin tone areas. Leave it for few minutes to overnight and wash with lukewarm water.
• Also, add 1/2 mashed ripe banana and a pinch of turmeric in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Stir well and apply this on the clean face as a face mask. Rinse it off with cool water after waiting for 15 – 20 minutes.

Method – 4: (Coconut Oil with Baking Soda)

Baking soda exfoliates the skin to remove the cellular damage and also prevents the build up from clogged pores. Coconut oil prevents the irritation caused by exfoliation. Lemon juice with its citric acid content treats irregular pigmentation, fine lines, and enlarged pores. Tea tree oil clears the skin infections. So, this combination is very effective in lightening the uneven and dark skin tone.

Steps to be followed…

• Combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/2 tablespoon of freshly extracted lemon juice, 2 – 4 drops of tea tree oil and 1/8 tablespoon of organic coconut oil in a bowl.
• Stir well to make a fine paste and apply this paste on the dark discolored skin areas.
• Let it sit for 3 – 4 minutes and then start scrubbing the paste applied areas with your clean fingers.
• Rinse it thoroughly and dry the skin.
• Do the same process for once or twice a week till you achieved whiter skin tone.

Note: Always remember to apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.

Best Time to Apply Coconut Oil for Skin Lightening:

It is recommended for you to stay at home if you applied coconut oil on the dark spots why because it turns the skin into black or dark. The reason is that when the skin is exposed to harmful UV rays then the composition residing in oil along with melanin will darken the skin color. Or it might be due to the dust or dirt that gets attracted by the oil into the skin.

So, prefer to apply coconut oil at night time for gaining more benefits of skin whitening. Use sunscreen while you go out in the sun and coconut oil at night time as a perfect night cream for getting whiter skin tone.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Use unrefined, organic, cold pressed virgin coconut oil instead of refined coconut oil to get rid of many health and skin problems including skin whitening.
2. Include coconut oil in your daily diet to nourish your skin from inside. You can simply consume 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil daily by mouth or mix it in your coffee or teas or smoothies.
3. Even coconut water and coconut milk will help to lighten up your skin tone.
4. Although coconut oil suits for everyone but it’s better to check once by doing skin patch test to know whether it is allergic or not for you and then continue using it regularly.

Have you ever used coconut oil for your skin whitening? If not, then it’s time to start using it for attaining a natural whiter skin. Do you know any other coconut methods or queries for skin whitening? Then share it with us.

 

When there is a buildup of dead cells on the skin’s surface, appearing as thick scales or dry and itchy red patches on the skin. Then that skin condition is known as psoriasis, it is a chronic auto-immune skin problem that triggered by stress, genetics, infections and reaction to certain drugs, with a lot of pain and irritation.

However, due to constant over production of new skin cells which make it not to cure this skin problem completely but there are many natural ways for lessening its symptoms and reducing its intensity on the body.

Moisture is the key to prevent dry, itchy and painful red patches on the skin and the first thing which we get into mind while thinking about natural moisturizer is coconut oil. Coconut oil is very effective and age – old remedy suggested in Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to cure many health and skin problems including psoriasis.

Here are some of the reasons that make you understand why organic coconut oil actually works for treating psoriasis on skin and scalp.

• It has medium chain fatty acids same as your skin that makes the oil to get well absorbed into the skin (than any other natural oils) and restores the moisture levels to prevent dry and itchy patches on the skin.
• The healthy saturated fatty acids in coconut oil help a lot in balancing the saturated to unsaturated oils which in turn helps to maintain proper communications between cells and also restore the skin’s own depleted levels of fatty acids as more durable.
• It has anti-inflammatory property that helps to reduce the pain, irritation, and inflammation caused by psoriasis and helps to keep your skin look younger by nourishing the damaged skin.
• Kinetin, a plant hormone in coconut oil has a potent antioxidant property that aids in the reducing the damage caused due to free radicals on the skin by promoting division in cells.
• It has monoglyceride that exhibits antiseptic property, used to withstand bacterial, viral and fungal infections on the skin. These infections will make the cells in underlying dermal skin layers to get inflamed and thus leads to either psoriasis outbreaks or worsening your problem.
• It improves digestive health that reduces the abdominal fat and sugar cravings. In certain research, people with abdominal fat react less likely to psoriasis treatment than people with very little abdominal fat, as the fat around abdomen will interact with the medicines and slows down the curing process.
• It has been proved in certain research that psoriasis is linked to insulin resistance which further reduces the inflammation in the skin. Coconut oil is very capable of reducing the insulin resistance and thereby reduces psoriasis lesions.
• It contains fatty acids like lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid that boost up the immune system to prevent this auto-immune skin problem.

How to use Coconut Oil for Psoriasis:

Here we are providing the best coconut oil methods for treating psoriasis and its symptoms.

Method – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil can be used alone to control psoriasis patches on the skin. It is the best natural oil that keeps the skin well moisturized for more time to reduce the redness and dryness than any other moisturizers.

Steps to be followed…

• Take enough of virgin coconut oil in a small bowl.
• Place it in hot water to get the oil melt and slightly warm.
• Apply the oil on psoriasis affected skin areas like elbows, knees, arms, fingernails, trunk and scalp.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and allow it to sit for few hours to overnight.
• Leave it like that without washing and if you feel any greasy, then wipe off the excess oil from the applied areas.
• Continue applying the coconut oil for 2 – 3 times a day whenever you feel skin tightening.

Note:

• Or simply apply cold pressed and virgin coconut oil directly on the affected areas, as it gets melted in your hands while applying.
• For more effective results, spread the oil soon after taking a bath or shower which help to lock the moisture and keep your skin moisturized.
• For treating your scalp psoriasis, wrap your head with a warm towel and in the morning, remove the scale by combing it with a soft bristle toothbrush or a wide tooth comb.

Method – 2: (Coconut Oil with Tea Tree Oil)

This process is very effective in treating scalp psoriasis, as both tea tree oil and coconut oil have antifungal and antimicrobial properties that help to clear the infection.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 5 – 10 drops of tea tree oil to 2 – 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Stir well and apply this on the scalp at night before going to bed.
• Let it sit for overnight and wash your hair in the morning with mild shampoo and warm water.
• Repeat the same process regularly to get control over psoriasis scales on the scalp.

Note: Or add few drops of peppermint oil (soothing agent) in the above mix and apply it on the affected areas. Also, you can apply this mix on the scalp to treat scalp psoriasis.

Method – 3: (Coconut Oil with Aloe Vera)

Both coconut oil and aloe vera penetrates deep into the skin and moisturizes it to prevent dry and itchy patches on the skin along with boosting the immune system.

Steps to be followed…

• Melt 1/2 cup of virgin coconut oil and add 1/3 cup of fresh aloe vera gel.
• Stir well and add 3 drops each of peppermint oil, rose and lavender oil in it.
• Mix it and store the mixture in an airtight container.
• Keep the container aside for few hours to overnight.
• Then apply this mix on psoriasis affected skin areas at night time.
• Leave it on for overnight and rinse off with lukewarm water in the morning.
• Refrigerate the remaining mix and use it regularly to get rid of the problem.

Note:

• Use this mix to reduce scalp psoriasis by applying it on the scalp but use aloe vera based shampoo.
• Or simply add some vitamin E oil to the above mix and use it to get control over the psoriasis symptoms.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always keep your stress levels to an absolute low, as stress will worsen the problem. Get some sunlight in the sunshine and sunset times to obtain the essential vitamin D from the sun.
2. Prefer to use extra virgin coconut oil that is widely available in health food stores, supermarkets and online stores.
3. Include coconut oil in your daily diet either by consuming 1 tablespoon directly for twice a day or mix it in fruit smoothies, sautee vegetables or use it instead of butter while eating pancakes or simply use it as your cooking oil to get relief from inside the body.
4. Regular usage of coconut oil which is rich is saturated fatty acids help to metabolic syndrome which in turn reduces the insulin resistance that raises HDL and minimizes LDL’s and finally used as energy instead of being stored as fat in the body (weight gain). So, it’s a right choice to include in your diet rather than other natural oils.
5. Consult your doctor if you didn’t get any relief from psoriasis after regular usage of coconut oil, as it might be due to any other health related problems or due to stress or anxiety, etc. for proper diagnose and treatment.

That’s all for now about coconut oil for psoriasis, try these methods to get control over psoriasis and its symptoms. Or do you know any other coconut oil methods for treating psoriasis? Then share it with us.

Clear, smooth and radiant skin is a dream and desire to everyone but due to busy schedules, environmental pollutants, hormonal imbalances, stress, etc. will harm the skin and results in rashes, acne, bumps or patches. One such most common skin problem is Keratosis Pilaris (KP), also called as chicken skin.

Chicken skin occurs in the form of small and rough bumps or patches on the body such as on arms, back, cheeks, neck, legs, buttocks and thighs. It is caused due to a protein called keratin, which makes up your hair, nails and skin. Whenever this protein piles up in the hair follicles and clogs them to appear as acne-like bumps on the skin, which is termed as KP.

There is no complete cure for this chicken skin but it will disappear on its own as you get older. The best way is to moisturize your skin regularly will help to resolve the problem.

Coconut oil stands in first place while talking about natural moisturizers for skin and hair. To help you further understand the relation between coconut oil and KP, you have to learn more about the coconut oil benefits, which makes it very effective for treating KP.

• It has medium chain fatty acids that make the oil to easily absorbed and moisturize skin by penetrating deep into the skin which in turn helps to loosen up and unplug the keratin buildup, causing all those bumps to reduce the appearance of chicken skin.
• It has lauric fatty acid which exhibits anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties that fight against the germs caused microbes by safeguarding the skin and gives relief from inside.
• It has anti-inflammatory property that reduces the inflammation, redness and other discomfort caused by Keratosis Pilaris.
• This edible oil has saturated fat that helps to maintain the skin’s moisture and hydrate it from the core.
• It is an excellent moisturizer without containing any harmful and irritating ingredients in it. It also has skin smoothening property that makes the skin free from Keratosis Pilaris bumps.
• It acts as massaging oil that not only enhances the relaxing effects but also penetrates deep into skin and nourishes it to get rid of the problem.
• Vitamin E in coconut oil is very essential for maintaining the skin healthy and supple. It prevents cracking and dryness by repairing the skin and makes it smooth, clear and young looking. The proteins in coconut oil help to repair the damaged cells and tissues in the skin.

Hope you convinced that coconut oil helps to soothe dryness, reduce redness and thus alleviates bumps and inflammation of KP. Now the main thing is how to use coconut oil for Keratosis Pilaris? Read on to know the best coconut oil methods for treating the problem.

Method – 1: (Coconut Oil Topical Application)

This process is the best and simple that used to treat all types of Keratosis Pilaris like rubra, alba and rubra faceii. It is widely used to treat Keratosis Pilaris on face, legs, arms, elbows and knees.

Steps to be followed…

• Take enough of virgin coconut oil and apply it on Keratosis Pilaris affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and leave it on like that for few hours to overnight.
• Repeat the same consistently to get relief from KP and its irritating symptoms.

Note:

• It’s best to apply coconut oil after taking a shower (on damp skin) or in the mid shower to get proper moisturize to the skin.
• Or simply apply organic coconut oil on the skin before taking a shower to gain access into the inner layers of the skin and penetrate it deeply to moisture the skin and further unblock the pores.
• Exfoliate your skin before using coconut oil as your treatment to remove dead cells and make the skin clean and clear.

Method – 2: (Coconut Oil – Internal Intake)

Even consuming coconut oil will help to treat the problem from inside by moisturizing the dry and cracked KP affected skin areas.

Here are few ways of consuming coconut oil in your daily diet…

• Consume 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil directly per day and then increase the quantity to 2 tablespoons for twice a day to heal the skin from inside out.
• Use coconut oil as your cooking oil and also replace your butter with organic coconut oil to grab the benefits of moisturizing the skin from inside.

Method – 3: (Coconut Oil with Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar will balance the pH levels of the skin and coconut oil moisturizes the skin to get rid of the problem.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix equal quantities of coconut oil and apple cider vinegar with a dash of honey in a bowl.
• Stir well to make a fine lotion and apply this lotion on KP affected skin areas.
• Leave it to get your skin well moisturized.
• Regularly follow the same process to get relief from the KP problem.

Note: Or simply wash the KP affected areas with organic apple cider vinegar and then apply coconut oil as your moisturizer.

Method – 4: (Coconut Oil and Sugar Scrub)

Coconut oil scrubs will exfoliate the skin to get rid of dead skin cells and other dirt buildup on the skin which is causing or irritating KP.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 teaspoons of virgin coconut oil and 1 teaspoon each of white sugar and brown sugar in a bowl.
• Stir well by adding a spoon of honey or vanilla extract and apply this mix on the KP affected areas.
• Scrub it gently for few minutes and rinse it off with water.
• Continue doing this natural moisturizing scrub regularly to heal the skin from Keratosis Pilaris.

Note:

• Or simply use sugar – coconut oil mix without honey or vanilla extract as a scrubbing mix to get rid of chicken skin.
• Alternatively, mix coconut oil with gentle abrasives like sea salt and apply this scrub mix on the KP afflicted skin patches. Rub it gently for few minutes to open up the skin pores and get deep into the skin layers.
• For more effective results, you have to use coconut oil scrubs either before or during the showers.

Method – 5: (Coconut Oil with Shea Butter and Vitamin E)

This whipped coconut oil helps to moisture the skin effectively to prevent bumps on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 2 parts of coconut oil, 1 part of Shea butter, 1 teaspoon of liquid vitamin E and few drops of any essential oil in the mixer.
• Blend it and apply this mix on the Keratosis Pilaris affected skin areas.
• Let it sit for few minutes to few hours and wipe it off.
• Do the same process regularly until you get relief from KP.

Note:

• Or use Cocoa butter instead of Shea butter in this process.
• Alternatively, whip up some virgin coconut oil into a fluffy body butter soap mix for showering.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Always prefer to use organic, virgin and cold pressed coconut oil instead of normal one for getting proper moisture to the skin.
2. Avoid using harsh chemicals and other lotions or soaps which have artificial fragrance, parabens, mineral oils or petroleum based products.
3. Usage of a loofah or exfoliating cream or washcloth or natural body scrubs to remove dry skin along with redness and inflammation.
4. Some people also found that coconut oil pulling helped them in getting relief from Keratosis Pilaris.
5. Vitamin D is very essential for treating KP, so be sure to expose yourself to sunlight for about 15 – 20 minutes daily. Also, regularly apply sunscreen lotion to prevent further damage to the skin.
6. Use a humidifier while sleeping, avoid trans fats, allergy-causing foods and consume more nutritious food, stay hydrated, avoid allergens and other environmental pollutants, regular exfoliation to clean the skin, etc. will help to prevent the recurrence of KP.
7. Also, use coconut oil based soaps, lotions, scrubs for treating your Keratosis Pilaris rather than harmful chemicals or steroids in the cosmetic products. Use readymade coconut oil products like pure Fiji spa coconut sugar rub, Nubian heritage coconut and papaya soap, organic Fiji sugar polish, Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil, etc for treating KP.

Use these coconut oil methods to avail a quick improvement in your KP and get benefit from a healthier and more attractive appearance. Do you know any other coconut oil methods for KP treatment or have any queries? Then come forward to share it with us.