PLANT-BASED BODY CARE

Coconut oil is not only suitable for cooking but can also be used in plant-based body care, as it has several benefits for the skin. Use it to moisturize your body, or why not make a scrub with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and matcha?

BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL FOR THE SKIN 
Coconut oil is excellent for those with dry skin as it is rich in the medium-chain fatty acid linoleic acid, which moisturizes the skin. Apply it immediately after showering, focusing on dry areas like elbows and knees. Another fatty acid in coconut oil is lauric acid, which has antibacterial properties. It is best to use cold-pressed virgin coconut oil as it is less processed and retains more nutrients and antioxidants than coconut oil pressed under hot conditions..

MAKE A MATCHA SCRUB FOR BODY AND HANDS 
Of course, you can make a scrub using only coconut oil and coconut sugar. But by adding matcha powder, you can give your skin even more benefits thanks to the antioxidants in matcha! Here's how to make a simple body scrub with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and matcha: 

3 tbsp virgin cold-pressed coconut oil 
2 tbsp coconut sugar  
1 tsp matcha powder 

Mix all ingredients and use as a scrub for the body and hands.  

Keep in mind! If you have never used coconut oil on your skin before, you should try applying it to a small area of skin before applying it all over your body to ensure that your skin is not sensitive to the oil.