14 Surprising Beauty Uses of Coconut Oil

Much appreciated for its nourishing and protective properties, coconut oil is a must have beauty, which is more natural.

It has been used in beauty rituals for a long time. Even the stars have succumbed: Angelina Jolie would start each day with a teaspoon of coconut oil, Miranda Kerr put in her coffee, Blake Lively on her skin, and according to Jessica Alba, apply coconut oil on her body during pregnancy would prevent stretch marks. Tempting no?

 

14 Surprising Beauty Uses of Coconut Oil

1- Nourish your skin :

Very rich, coconut oil nourishes the skin and soothes irritation. Antioxidant, it fights the aging of the skin, tones it and gives it back its radiance. You can even use it as a makeup remover, gently massaging your face with the oil. Then wipe with a soft washcloth. And not to spoil anything, it leaves on our skin a pleasant summer smell.

 

However, it is avoided to apply on the face if you have oily skin or problem skin.

1.) Apply a small amount of coconut oil on after bathing or showering to your body. Smaller amounts of coconut oil can be better absorbed by the skin when the skin is still warm.

2.) Use a tablespoon of coconut oil to moisturize your arms. Put a tablespoon of oil on your arm. Rub it with the other hand until the coconut oil is melted on your skin. Spread it evenly and rub until it's gone. Repeating with the other arm.

3.) Use it as a moisturizer for your legs. Spread two tablespoons of thigh, knee, lower leg and foot. Grater, until the oil is absorbed into the skin. Repeat with the other leg.

4.) Use another tablespoon for the upper body. Rub it on the back, buttocks, stomach, chest and anywhere else where moisture is needed. You can use as a normal lotion coconut oil.

5.) Let the coconut oil feeding. It may take 15 minutes, until the oil is completely absorbed by the skin. Stay in the meantime, in the bathroom or put on a bathrobe, so that the oil does not get onto your beautiful furniture or clothing.

2 - Moisturize and strengthen your hair :

Rich in vitamin E, vitamin K and iron, coconut oil nourishes our hair, makes it more dense and shinier. A plus for dry and damaged hair. Unraveling the finger, with a few drops of coconut oil, could also make it more smooth and silky. But not to grease our scalp, it is best not to touch our roots, and focus on the lengths and ends.

3 -For your face (Moisture Treatment): 

1.) Clean your face as usual. Whether you splash water on your face you something, peelst with a brush or cleanse with oil, you should wash your face before anyway. Dab it with a soft towel and prefer not present on the skin - facial skin is sensitive, and pull and tug much they can damage.

2.) Rub some coconut oil to your eyes. Coconut oil is a wonderful cream for upper eyelid and the area under the eyes. It gives these paper-thin skin moisture, improves dark circles and wrinkles. Rub a very small amount around your eyes around, concentrate on areas with wrinkles.

• You probably only need a pea-sized amount for each eye. Do not use too much. 
• Avoid to put coconut oil in your eyes. Otherwise, it covers your eye, and obscures your view!

3.) Apply the coconut oil sparingly on to other places. If you have a dry spot between the eyebrows, on the temples or any other place, carry a small amount of coconut oil on there. Rub it with a gentle, circular movements.

4.) Rub coconut oil on your lips. Unrefined coconut oil makes the lips soft and moisturizes. It is perfectly edible, so it's not bad if you swallow a little of it. Coconut oil is actually very healthy.

5.) Rub the coconut oil not on your whole face. In no points, it is useful, but if you rub it on your whole skin, it can clog the pores and lead to breakouts. This is a powerful oil that you should only use in small amounts in places that need it. 

• When you cleanse with oil, don't use coconut. It can clog the pores. It is better to take a mixture of canola oil and argan oil or other light oil to clean your face.

4 - You can also use Coconut Oil As:

1.) ...as a massage oil. You can add flavor and use as a sensual massage oil homemade coconut oil with a few drops of essential oil such as lavender or rose.

2.) ...to tame hair flying. Rub a pea-sized piece of coconut oil between your hands and smear it on your hair to tame annoying flying hair.

3.) ...to make scars less noticeable. Rub a generous amount of coconut oil on your skin. Repeat this twice a day. By the time you see how reduced the scar and blends with your skin.

4.) ... to treat eczema. Rubbing coconut oil on dry, inflamed skin to relieve the itching and to supply the body with moisture.

5.) ...to make the hair silky. Give a little coconut oil in a bowl. Heat it until it is warm, then it allow to cool.

• Take a small amount in your hand. 
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• Wear it on the scalp. Rub it on and smear it through your hair. 
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• Do this at night, and wash your hair in the morning. Your hair is silky and strong. 

Tips: 

• If you color your hair at home, then you coconut oil can to use the damage to the hair by aggressive coloring to reduce. Give Just before coloring a few drops of oil in the colorant. 
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• A small amount of coconut oil is sufficient. Be careful not to use too much. 
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• Leave the oil is not more than a day in hair, wash without it. Otherwise, the hair starts to smell bad and is greasy. 
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• Coconut oil makes hair healthier and helps it to grow better if you use it often. 
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• Add Alma / Indian Honeysuckle powder added to keep the melanin in the hair roots. It is intended to prevent gray hair. 
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• Coconut oil prevents 90% of the infestation with cooties when it is applied to the scalp.

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