I love coconut oil. I use keep a jar in my kitchen and a jar in my bathroom. Cooking with it is great but I like to use it on my skin even more! Coconut oil is awesome because it has antibacterial properties helping keep your skin clean and clear. Its incredibly moisturizing and has antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin A which help slow down the aging process. I use coconut oil head to toe and I’m going to share how I do that.
Do you have a dry scalp or dry hair? Depending on length of hair warm a tablespoon of coconut oil in your hands and spread on hair from roots to tips. Concentrating on the ends. Comb through then wrap hair in towel and let sit for half hour. Wash hair normally. Enjoy softer hair.
On the face the uses are almost endless. Coconut oil can be used as a makeup remover, moisturizer, night cream, and can lengthen your lashes. I wash my face and slather it on my face and neck at night. I wake up to super soft hydrated skin. If you are prone to oilier skin mix with your normal moisturizer or wash with it instead. You get the benefits with out the added oil.
You can make lotion with coconut oil but I just use it plain out of the jar. After a shower I just warm some in my hands and use as you would a body oil. You can add an essential oil if you feel like it but I mostly just use it plain. I have eczema and this is the one thing I use that has cleared it up with out much effort. If you have sensitive skin like I do this will not irritate at all.
Out of shave gel or can’t find one you like? Coconut oil is awesome to shave your legs with. Use it like you would a shave gel and you probably won’t need to put any lotion on your legs after it works that good. Your skin will be soft with a close shave. Its the best!
A few other uses sunburn relief. It replaces the moisture lost and soothes. If you add lavender essential oil in your burn will be lighter in and less painful in no time. Add coconut oil to your epsom salt bath. Add 1/4 cup epsom salt and 1/4 cup coconut oil in a hot bath. You will get the detox benefits with added moisture.
I found these individual packets of coconut oil at Trader Joe’s. They are awesome for travel I throw a couple of packets in my makeup bag and I have coconut oil without the mess of trying to put into something smaller or having it leak.
