- March 9, 2020
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- Posted by: Ty Dorsey
Coconut oil is a beauty cure-all if we have ever seen one. This beauty staple comes with a number of health benefits and a very long shelf life. Coconut oil is a jack-of-all-trades, and people have discovered many uses for it trough the centuries. In this article, we have collected some of the most useful ways to incorporate coconut oil into your daily routine, sticking to beauty and health uses in particular (we will leave the cooking for some other time). We can guarantee that you’ll definitely want to head to your local grocery store and pick up a jar of coconut oil after you read this list.
Coconut Oil is an Amazing Dry and Damaged Hair Treatment
For starters, coconut oil is going to work wonders for dry, frizzy, and damaged hair. The fatty acids in coconut oil trap the moisture inside the hair, which softens it. The best way to apply coconut oil to your hair is to rub a generous amount between your hands (until it melts) and apply it to your hair from roots to ends, one section at the time. After you are done applying coconut oil, use a wide comb to comb through your hair, and leave it as long as you can. If you can leave it overnight, as a hair mask, it will be even better. Use a gentle shampoo to wash out the oil, and then pursue your regular shower routine. This coconut oil hair mask is going to leave your hair feeling smooth and silky!
Coconut Oil is a Great, Natural Makeup Remover
Coconut oil is a great way to break down any heavy eye makeup and waterproof mascara. You can use a cosmetic cotton pad and rub some melted coconut oil into it, and then gently remove any eye-makeup.
After the oil has softened everything up, you should wash your face with a gentle face wash to get the remainders of the oil and makeup out.
Coconut Oil Can Be A Body Scrub Too
A mix of a tablespoon of ground coffee and a tablespoon of coconut oil makes a great body scrub! If you are creating bigger batches (that can be stored in the fridge), just make sure that you are keeping up with that ratio. Other than ground coffee, some other alternatives to exfoliants are ground sea salt and sugar. Just don’t use this mixture on your face, because it is way too harsh.
Coconut Oil as a DIY lip scrub
A bunch of commercial lip scrubs includes coconut oil anyway, so why not save some money and make your own lip scrub at home? Just mix some coconut oil, brown sugar, and honey for a super moisturizing, and very delicious DIY version of the commercial lip scrubs that are all over Instagram. This DIY scrub is going to make your lips softer and plumper, and it will make your lipstick look smoother and stay on your lips much longer.