Coconut oil is an absolutely fantastic product that can be used for a multitude of different things. It's beneficial for the skin, economical, and you know exactly what it contains: just 1 ingredient with no chemicals. Coconut oil is suitable for men, women, children, and babies. Here we provide 15 tips on how you can use coconut oil on your body. We offer coconut oil in glass jars or in smaller tin containers that are easy to carry in your handbag.
1. Moisturizer
Coconut oil can be applied all over the body as a 'lotion'. Coconut is great for damaged skin, provides nourishment to all dry areas, and soothes itching and eczema. It's also suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.
2. Eye Cream
Coconut oil can be used as an eye cream – you need very little to reduce swelling, puffiness, and wrinkles.
3. Aftershave
Coconut oil helps heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.
4. Deodorant
Coconut oil is an excellent base for deodorant cream. It is even more effective when combined with arrowroot powder and/or baking soda. We also offer pre-mixed deodorant creams.
5. Treatment for Dry Scalp
Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and work it into your dry scalp. Leave for about 15 minutes. Wash your hair.
6. "Hair Gel"
Rub a little between your palms and scrunch it into your hair, coconut oil gives that "beach-look" to short and curly hair.
7. Toothpaste
Mix coconut oil and baking powder and put a little on your toothbrush. Brush as usual.
8. Mouthwash
Take a little coconut oil and keep it in your mouth for about 5 minutes while swishing the oil around. Spit it out in the trash can. This is commonly known as "oil pulling." Coconut oil is antibacterial and can help prevent the formation of plaque.
9. Makeup Remover
Apply a small dab of coconut oil to your face and remove your makeup. Wipe away with a cotton pad and then wash your face with water and facial toner.
10. Lip Balm
Rub a little on your lips whenever you want.
11. Massage Oil
Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil. Take a dab and massage it wherever you want on yourself or someone else.
12. Lubricant
Coconut oil is a completely natural and safe lubricant that doesn't dry out.
13. Cream for Stretch Marks
Massage into the desired area. Coconut oil helps the skin become more elastic.
14. Body Scrub
Mix coconut oil and organic cane sugar or sea salt and rub it around your body in the shower. Rinse off and your skin will be super soft. You can also add other organic oils (e.g., avocado or jojoba oil) and essential oils for fragrance.
15. For Scrapes and Cuts
Coconut oil forms a thin layer that protects the wound from dust and bacteria.
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