There are so many amazing beauty uses for coconut oil. Thanks to its high fatty acid content and natural antibacterial properties, coconut oil can tame frizz, moisturize skin, remove makeup and much more. Discover the endless ways you can incorporate coconut oil into your beauty routine.
COCONUT OIL BEAUTY TRICKS
1. Coconut Oil Facial Moisturizer
Apply a die-size amount of extra virgin coconut oil until it absorbs completely. Using a cotton round may make the process less messy.
2. Coconut Oil Makeup Remover
Apply it directly to the face as an oil cleanser or you can let it sit on your skin with a cotton pad. Your makeup will melt away in seconds. Coconut oil is effective as it removes makeup without clogging pores.
3. Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Hydrate your skin with coconut oil. Use a spoonful of the oil for the entire body. Wait several minutes before getting dressed to avoid staining your clothes.
4. Coconut Oil Shaving Cream
Combine the oil with shampoo and baby lotion to get a close shave and smooth legs.
5. Coconut Oil Body Scrub
Mix half a cup of the oil with just a handful of coffee grounds or brown sugar to make an effective body scrub.
6. Coconut Oil Hair Conditioner
Wear the coconut oil in the hair overnight for a shiny, strong finish. Hot coconut oil can also be used as a pre-shampoo treatment which soothes dry hair.
7. Coconut Oil Makeup Brush Cleaner
This DIY cleanser combines one part coconut oil and two parts antibacterial soap.
8. Coconut Oil Cuticle Oil
Apply the oil at the base of the nails, which will hydrate the cuticles and make the manicure to last longer.
9. Coconut Oil Stretch mark Cream
While the oil won’t fade marks, it can prevent dark spots from forming on the surface of the skin.
10. Coconut Oil Lip Balm
Pack some in a miniature jar and smooth over the lips for relief from chapped lips this winter.
11. Coconut Oil for Frizzy Hair
Rub a dime-size amount of the oil into the hands and smooth hair.
12. Coconut Oil Under Eye Cream
Use a dab of the oil to hydrate the most delicate skin on the face.
13. Coconut Oil for Dandruff
Apply the coconut oil to the roots and massage in. This will help hydrate the dry scalp and stimulate hair growth all at the same time.
14. Coconut Oil for Teeth Whitening
Combine the coconut oil with baking soda for a whiter smile.
15. Coconut Body Oil
Slather it on wet skin after a shower for hydrated skin and natural SPF 4.
References:
https://www.sapocompany.com/…/15-beauty-uses-for-coconut-oil
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/beauty-uses-for-coconut-oil