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 lubricate the 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 it medium-long fatty acid an linoleic acid s if moisturizes the skin . Apply immediately after showering and focus on dry areas such as elbows and knees. Another fatty acid in coconut oil is lauric acid which have antibacterial properties. It is best to use virgin coconut oil that is cold-pressed because it is less processed and has more nutrients and antioxidants preserved than coconut oil pressed under hot conditions .

MAKE A MATCHA SCRUB FOR BODY AND HANDS
It is certainly possible to 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 the match ! Here's how to make a simple body scrub with coconut oil, coconut sugar and matcha:  

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

Mix all ingredients and use as a body and hand scrub. 

Think of! If you have never used coconut oil on your skin before, you should test applying it to a small area of ​​your skin before applying it all over your body to make sure your skin is not sensitive to the oil.