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Coconut water not only hydrates the body, but is also beneficial for skin health. Drinking it can treat acne-prone skin and increase elasticity.
Young coconut water is well known for its good properties for supporting body health. Based on data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one glass of pure coconut water (245 ml) contains 44 calories, 0.5 grams of protein, 10.4 grams of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat.
This content actually not only helps keep the body hydrated, but also improves skin health, from treating acne problems to dry skin.
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Launching Health Shots (28/04/2024), the following are the benefits of coconut water for skin health:
1. Good for dry skin
Drinking coconut water can help treat dry skin. It contains a natural source of electrolytes and other moisturizing compounds that can help restore moisture to skin cells. Makes skin healthier.
2. Prevent aging
The cytokinin content in coconut water is believed to have anti-aging properties. This substance can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by encouraging cell regeneration.
Coconut water also contains antioxidants to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, which is one of the factors that trigger wrinkles.
3. Increase elasticity
 Drinking coconut water can result in firmer skin. Photo: Getty Images/Nattakorn Maneerat |
Coconut water also contains collagen, a protein known to maintain skin firmness.
Coconut water can function as a food source to help increase collagen production, resulting in firmer and younger looking skin.
4. Treat oily and acne-prone skin
 Drinking coconut water is also effective in treating oily and acne-prone skin. Photo: Getty Images/SrdjanPav |
According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, coconut water has anti-microbial effects. So, using coconut water can help treat acne.
Apart from that, the lauric acid in coconut water also has the potential to have anti-inflammatory properties which can help relieve irritation and reduce acne.
Dr. Mounica C also said that coconut water is useful for those who have oily skin and are prone to acne because it offers mild astringent properties (a substance that can cause skin tissue to shrink so the skin looks firmer).
5. Soothes burned skin
For those who live in tropical climates, daily sun exposure can cause sunburn. As a result, it can increase the risk of developing skin conditions, such as dark spots and wrinkles.
However, coconut water can handle this problem. Drinking coconut water can help soothe sunburn due to its cooling and hydrating properties.
Apart from drinking coconut water, you can also sprinkle a little on areas that are inflamed or exposed to sunlight.
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