Advantages of coconuts

When it comes to caring for and enhancing
beauty, sometimes the best things to use are
natural.
From the oils to nutrients that we can get
from natural sources, you would be amazed
at the many benefits our hair and skin can
get from taking the time to nurture and treat
our bodies the natural way.
One of these amazing natural treatments we
can definitely benefit from is coconut oil.
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You don’t have to have natural hair to have
a bottle of coconut oil stored in your
skincare/cosmetics counter. Pretty much
anyone can gain from this wonder oil.
Coconut oil is usually called the cure-all oil
– which basically means you need to get
yours today!
1. Body lotion
Using coconut oil as a body lotion is
something I just started doing, and I honestly
love it. Not only does the oil absorb into the
skin easily, you can be rest assured that your
skin will remain glossy and lush through out
the entire day. It is even helping out with
some scars from my younger and more
reckless days.
Just be sure to shower really well at night,
so you don’t have residue that could pick up
dirt and excess oils from subsequent days.
2. Makeup Remover
Let’s admit it, there are some nights when
you get back from a tough day and taking
off your makeup seems like climbing
Kilimanjaro. I’ve been there too. An easy
way out is to use coconut oil.
Simply dab a cotton pad or ball with the oil
and wipe your eyes and face with it. The oil
will take off all your makeup, no matter how
matte it is.
Now, some of you may not like having that
oily feeling on your face, especially if you’re
used to washing it with cleansers and soaps.
If you’re in this boat, you can go over your
face with some facial wipes or just wash
your face with your regular cleaners.
3. Stretch mark cream
If you’re an expectant mum or you have
stretch marks on your hips, thighs, butt
cheeks stomach or arms, you might want to
take note. Coconut oil is also great for
reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
While the oil won’t fade the marks
completely, it can help reduce the
appearance and will soothe stretching skin
during pregnancy.
4. Breath Freshener
Coconut oil is packed with antifungal and
antibacterial properties. Check out our article
on Oil Pulling to find out more. Swishing
around oil in your mouth for about 20
minutes can help eliminate germs that lead
to bad breath and infections for a fresher
and healthier mouth.
5. Body scrub
If you’re all about the D-I-Y, then you’ll love
this one.
Mixing coconut oil with brown sugar or
coarse salt will create an exfoliator you can
use to get rid of dead skin and hyper-
pigmentation. The oil will also act as a
moisturizer to soothe your skin and heal
scarring.
6. Massage oil
Speaking of soothing benefits, did you know
coconut oil is the perfect ingredient for a
massage. Place some oil in a microwave safe
bowl and heat up for some seconds. Take it
out, add a dash of peppermint or lavender oil
and gently rub into your skin. The effect is
very relaxing and is another use for your
bottle of coconut oil.
7. Lice solution
This is one I’ve seen in action. To get rid of
lice, simply rinse the hair with apply cider
vinegar and leave to dry. Follow with pouring
coconut oil in the hair and letting sit for 12
to 24 hours. After elapsing the time, brush
your hair with a fine comb and follow with a
shampoo as usual.
8. Dandruff solution
Getting rid of dandruff with coconut oil is
pretty easy. Simply apply coconut oil to the
roots of the scalp day and night, and
massage in. This is also great because it
helps stimulate hair growth.
9. Teeth whitener
Here’s another oral use for your coconut oil.
Get a bright smile with a coconut oil and
baking soda mixture. Put some baking soda
in a bowl and add some coconut oil, then
mix. Use your tooth brush to take a pea-
sized amount and brush your teeth. Don’t
forget to smile – people need to see those
pearly whites.
10. Shaving cream
Shaving cream doesn’t always have to
lather. Apply some coconut oil to your legs
or face, and shave like normal. It would give
you a clean and close shave, and take away
any dryness you may experience after a
regular shave.
11. Itch/bite relief
Got an itch, or do you simple just want to
get rid of a bug bite? Apply some coconut oil
to the area and massage gently. Leave to
soak in and enjoy the rest of your day.
12. Deep conditioner
Coconut oil is great for soothing dry hair.
You can do this as a pre-shampoo to soothe
hair before you shampoo, or as a leave-in
conditioner to keep your tresses nice and
moisturized all day long.