"Coconut Oil and Me"

While on this journey I have experienced so many changes in my body, it is unbelievable!  As I am sure we have all heard during maternity, that every pregnancy is different, yet there are several commonalities among us.

Rather early in my pregnancy, I would say in my second or third month, I noticed that rather than having this tremendous glow all the time, my skin was less than radiant… In fact, it was DRY!!! By the time noon came around I looked as if though I washed my face, showered and walked out of the house without applying any moisturizer, anywhere, in January!

My regular lotion and facial moisturizer just was not cutting it.  So, I went to a very natural source and began to use it from head to toe.  Coconut Oil.

I chose an organic coconut oil by Shea Moisture. At first, I had to get used to the extreme shine of my skin, but as time passed the coconut oil penetrated my dry skin and restored it a healthy level of moisture.  I have also noticed that as my baby “bump” continues to grow, keeping it moisturized with the coconut oil has helped with my skin’s elasticity as it stretches.

I went on to read about the various health benefits of coconut oil and intend to continue with the skincare regimen well past gestation.   

Here are a few health benefits of coconut oil:

• Coconut Oil is rich in Vitamin E and proteins that will nourish and protect your skin.  Unlike mineral oil, there is little chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin from the application of this oil, thus making it a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. 
• Coconut Oil helps in preventing degenerative diseases like premature aging due to its well-known antioxidant properties.
• Coconut Oil helps in treating various skin problems, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and other skin infections
• Coconut Oil can be used for makeup removal without drying effect sometimes caused by makeup removal pads, etc.. 
• Coconut Oil also helps in healthy growth of hair, as it is highly effective in reducing protein loss while giving your hair a shiny quality.

 
What are some of your “go to” products for healthy skin?  As they say, “Sharing is caring” and we would love to hear from you!

Until next time…  Be courageous, be encouraged, MELANIN AND MOTHERHOOD is BLACK GIRL MAGIC PERSONIFIED!

Yours On This Journey,
Crystal