Every year World Coconut Day is celebrated on September 2 to mark the importance of coconut, raise awareness about its many benefits and encourage sustainable farming practices. From hydrating us in the summer with coconut water to keeping us moisturised in the winter through coconut oil, most of us have been using coconuts all of our lives because of their many health and beauty benefits. But do you know our favourite Bollywood celebs also swear by coconut and many have even incorporated them into their daily routine to reap maximum benefits?
Let's take a look at 5 such Bollywood celebs who have time and time again advocated the many uses of coconut and added them to their day-to-day as well!
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has gone on record to advertise the importance of coconut oil. From applying it to the body for moisturisation to massaging it into our scalp for healthy hair, the diva is a firm advocate of organic coconut oil. The 42-year-old actress once even shared the hack of using coconut oil as a makeup remover to easily take off your heavy makeup at the end of the night.
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?Both Sara Ali Khan and Athiya Shetty often post their pictures while drinking coconut water. An excellent hydrating drink, coconut water is low in calories and acts as a natural source of energy while being cholesterol-free. The tasty drink not only aids in digestion but also gives you fresh-looking glowing skin.
A fitness enthusiast, Soha Ali Khan recently shared in an interview that even though she never grew up as a 'breakfast person', after the birth of her daughter she has become very particular about having a healthy start to her day. One such morning ritual that she practices is consuming khajur or dates which are soaked overnight in coconut oil to give herself a boost of energy with healthy fats.
One of the most successful actresses who follows a strict diet schedule is Anushka Sharma. A while ago, the diva shared that she does not consume any form of dairy or gluten to keep herself at the peak of health and eats traditional alternatives. Another age-old practice that she regularly partakes in is oil pulling, to take care of her dental hygiene. Oil pulling is an ancient dental technique. done using coconut oil or other edible organic oils.
The ever-graceful Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has coconut to thank for her smooth and shiny hair. The timeless diva took to her YouTube channel to share a DIY hair mask made using ripe bananas, coconut oil and honey that leaves the hair silky and frizz-free. With just 15-20 minutes of your time and these 3 ingredients, you too can say goodbye to frizzy hair and flaunt those luscious locks
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