Coconut oil is fast becoming one of the most popular natural oils, as it has so many benefits. Here I have listed some of the beauty benefits but coconut has so many more amazing benefits.
- Acne: coconut oil will gently fight the bacteria that cause acne. Dab on the affected areas.
- Cleanser: is an effective and gentle cleanser to remove the grime of the day
- Massage oil: coconut oil will soothe tired and sore muscles.
- Stretch Marks: will prevent and soften stretch marks and will create soft and supple skin.
- Moisturiser: is an excellent way to soften and hydrate dry, rough and damaged skin.
- Face Scrub: you can mix coconut with baking soda, sugar, or cinnamon and oatmeal to make the perfect exfoliator
- Lice: coconut oil kills and removes lice.
- Dandruff: massage oil into the scalp to ease itching and flaking.
- Wrinkles: rub into lines, creases and wrinkles to rehydrate and soften skin.
- Age spots: it has a beneficial effect on any skin blemishes. Use to help fade age spots with powerful antioxidants.
- Lip balm: coconut will hydrate and protect lips. It even protects from the sun, about an SPF 4
- Makeup remover: coconut oil will wipe away even the most resistant waterproof mascara. Put coconut oil on your face and wipe away with a cotton pad.
- Breath Freshener: coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Gargling a spoonful of oil for 20 minutes will help get rid of germs in your mouth, leading to fresher breath, whiter teeth and healthier gums.
- Cuticle oil: use coconut oil right at the base of the nail for a fantastic remedy for peeling skin and cracked cuticles.
- Under eye cream: Use a little amount of coconut oil on the under eye area to get rid of bags, dark circles and fine lines.
- Massage oil: warm coconut oil and add your favourite essential oil to create your own relaxing massage oil.
- Shaving Cream: Use coconut oil to get a closer shave that will leave your legs feeling smooth and hydrated.
- Body oil: Use coconut on damp skin when you have got out of the bath or shower and then pat dry with a towel.
- Deep conditioner: Heat up coconut oil as a pre shampoo leave in for at least an hour to soothe dry hair.
- Deodorant: Make your own deodorant. Mix coconut oil, arrowroot powder, cornstarch, baking soda and an essential oil of your choice. I love to use lavender.
- Night cream: The antioxidants in coconut oil will smooth out fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep.
