Face mask with coconut oil: 5 recipes for every skin type

Let's discover together some recipes to make a wonderful Face mask with coconut oil.

Coconut oil, thanks to its chemical composition, is excellent to use on the facial skin: how cleanser, as moisturizer and also as make-up remover.

Coconut oil face mask

Coconut oil contains antioxidants and saturated fatty acids: capric acid, caprylic acid, myristic acid and lauric acid.

Mixed with other ingredients, in fact, coconut oil hydrates the skin deeply and nourishes it, leaving it soft and relaxed.

Removes dead cells and fights acne thanks to its antimicrobial properties.

Depending on the composition of the ingredients, the mask can adapt to all skin types.

1. Mask for dry skin

Here is a useful recipe for dry skin, to thoroughly hydrate the skin of the face.

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 ripe banana
• 3 drops of frankincense essential oil (for cell regeneration)

*Banana has antioxidant properties, hydrates the skin and is able to lighten blemishes and scars. Smoothes facial skin and reduces fine wrinkles.

** Frankincense essential oil is a powerful antiseptic, tightens pores and promotes healing and cell regeneration.

Instead of frankincense essential oil, it is also possible to use a pinch of turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial. It lightens and illuminates the skin, fights aging.

Mix all the ingredients, apply the face mask with coconut oil and leave to act for 20 minutes. Finally rinse with plenty of warm water.

2. Mask for sensitive skin

To obtain a soothing and relaxing mask, ideal for sensitive and easily irritated skin, you need:

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon oat flour
• 3 drops of lavender essential oil

*Oat flour is a powerful emollient and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Mix all the ingredients and apply to cleansed face. Leave to act for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cold water.

3. For oily skin prone to acne

For those who suffer from very oily and acne-prone skin, it is necessary to choose a face mask with coconut oil with an antibacterial action.

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

*You can achieve a more powerful antibacterial effect by using manuka honey, for its antibacterial properties and the presence of amino acids and nutrients essential for the skin.

**Tea Tree essential oil has antibacterial, healing, antifungal and anti-odour properties.

In the absence of Tea Tree essential oil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of lemon, it tightens dilated pores and has antibacterial properties.

Mix all the ingredients and apply the mask to your clean face. Leave to act for 10 minutes and then rinse with plenty of water.

4. Anti-aging effect

The skin must be nourished and hydrated to counteract the signs of aging and prevent wrinkles. For this mask you will need:

• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
• half a spoonful of green clay
• 5 drops of lavender essential oil

*Green clay is a powerful anti-aging and painkiller, it fights cellulite.

Mix the ingredients and apply to cleansed face. Leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

5. Face mask for combination skin

For a hydrating mask, capable of gently exfoliating the skin, you need:

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• half a teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/4 ripe avocado (soft)

*Nutmeg is a very delicate natural exfoliant

**Avocado fights free radicals, slows down the aging process. Nourishes and hydrates the skin.

After removing the avocado peel, cut it into pieces and mash it with a fork. Add the coconut oil and nutmeg and mix until a smooth mixture is obtained.

Apply a thick layer of mask to the face with circular movements, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.

Which coconut oil to use in your face mask?

If you want to prepare a mask to apply to the skin of your face, it is important to choose a 100% pure and natural virgin coconut oil.

Coconut oil must be cold pressed to keep all its characteristics and properties intact. It must not have undergone refining processes in which chemical substances, often harmful, are used.

A further guarantee on the quality of the product is given by the fact that it is Organic, certified by agricultural policy control bodies.

Coconut oil from NaturaleBio is a high quality oil and has all these characteristics.