Beauty benefits of coconut water

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : January 6, 2015 6:40 PM IST

The health benefits of coconut water are plenty! Safe, healthy and natural; this natural drink has very little sugar and is full of antioxidants that will boost the supply of electrolytes in your body and keep you hydrated.

This wonder drink has many benefits for skin and hair too. In fact, most Asian female celebrities include coconut water in their beauty regime!

Controls ageing

Coconut water helps in controlling the signs of ageing. It contains lauric acid and cytokins which helps in balancing the growth of cells and its regulation.

Moisturizes skin

The consistency of this drink and properties such as Vitamin C and potassium help in providing coverage to the body and protection. Coconut water can be applied all over the skin and air dried for a few minutes. Doing this daily would show great results.

Protects from sun tan

Mix fullers earth or multani mitti with a few drops of coconut water and apply on the face at least three times a week to see quick and positive changes on your skin. It will leave the skin soft, radiant and smooth. The face pack is completely natural and doesn t contain any chemicals. It doesn t come with side effects either. (Read: 3 natural home-made face packs to get rid of tanning)

Reduces acne

The antioxidant-rich coconut water can help fight free radicals and prevent acne. You could also wet some cotton with coconut water and dab all over the areas that have been affected. Let it stay overnight. Wash off with cold water next morning. (Read: Acne treatments recommended by skin specialists do they work?)

Fights frizzy hair

Coconut water is not just idyllic for your skin but also your hair. Massage your hair using coconut water thrice a week and it will make your hair soft, smooth and silky. Coconut water contains excellent moisturizing properties which fights with unruly hair the natural way and promotes strength, radiance and shine.

Is a natural hair conditioner

Another wonderful use and benefit of coconut water is its ability to condition your hair. Mix cocoa butter and coconut water and let it stay overnight. Apply it all over your hair and scalp after shampooing and wash it off with cold water after 20 minutes. You are bound to see good results.

Reduces dark circles

Coconut water can also help in fighting dark circles. Simply mix coconut water with cucumber juice and dab it over the affected areas using cotton. Use this beauty tip daily to see a quick reduction in your under eye dark circles. (Read: 5 eye masks to get rid of dark circles)

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