Coconut oil

Beauty uses of coconut oil/Beauty Applications of Coconut Oil/Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil

By now you have probably heard raves about the wonders of using coconut oil particularly for its awesome effects on the skin and hair. It is probably one of the most versatile oils around. But how good really is coconut oil as a natural beauty product? 

Here are just a few of the beauty-related applications of this miracle oil. On its own, the coconut oil can be used for many beautifying functions. 

· As a makeup remover, it works even better than petroleum jelly or other chemical-based cosmetic products. It can easily remove eye make and even the toughest mascara. 

· Coconut oil is an effective skin moisturizer in place of body lotions or facial night creams. 

· It is an excellent cuticle oil. After removing nail polish, rub your nails with coconut if you do not intend to put on nail polish. It will keep your nails hydrated and your cuticles soft. 

· Use coconut oil in place of shaving cream when shaving your legs. It has anti-microbial properties and has a soothing effect on the newly-shaved skin. 

· Coconut oil works as a deep conditioner for the hair. Heated coconut oil works the same way or even better than a commercial hot oil treatment. Apply on hair and put on a shower cap for an hour. You can wrap a hot towel over the cap or use a salon steamer. Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. You will enjoy soft and shiny hair. 

· Transfer a small amount into a small container or a plastic drop bottle and use coconut oil as your lip balm. If you live in a cool climate, or during winter, you can transfer solidified coconut oil into a tiny lidded plastic container just like the ones used for flavored lip balms. This is the most economical and effective lip moisturizer you can use. 

Coconut oil is an excellent base for many D.I.Y. beauty concoctions. Here are some you can try at home. 

· Mix it with shea butter and it can be used as a moisturizing night cream or a body balm. 

· For body scrubs, mix ½ cup of coconut oil with a cup of sugar or salt. You can also used discarded ground coffee dried from this yesterday’s brew. The same formula can be used for foot scrubs. 

· As massage oil, use this as base and mix in a few drops of your favorite essential oils depending on the aromatherapy needs for healing or relaxation. 

· If you like making homemade soap, use coconut oil in place of the moisturizing cream in the ingredients. There are lots of tutorials on making homemade soap using coconut oil online. Do check them out and see what suits your beauty needs best. 

The possibilities are endless. Being a neutral base, the coconut oil has hundreds of applications and many of those are for skin care and hair care. You’ll realize soon that this food product is not only good for cooking, baking, but also an excellent item for making you look beautiful. Best of all, you don’t even have to spend a lot!

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