Coconut oil (unrefined organic and cold pressed) is an extremely versatile product. Thanks to its components, it is a perfect choice for your cooking, your bathroom or even beauty. Let’s not even mention its lovely smell and its very attractive price in organic stores or supermarket. Here are different ways you can use coconut oil.
1) For beautiful and soft skin
You can apply it onto your elbows and knees to take care of them. This oil is perfect to soothe the skin after shaving. You can also use it when pregnant to combat against stretch marks.
2) To care for your hair
Make an oil mask for after shampooing your hair to soften your hair. All you need to do is cover your tip in the oil and leave it to rest for 15 minutes, for a deep nourishing treatment.
3) As an after sun
In a spray bottle, mix two glasses of water, one soup spoon of coconut oil and one soup spoon of moisturiser. You can put it directly onto your skin after being in the sun to calm it down and soothe any soreness from the strong sun.
4) Face cream
This is an excellent antioxidant and is very good for the face, such as a night eye cream. You can also add a few drops of oil into your creams to boost is effectiveness. For oily skin use it sparingly.
Thanks to its antibacterial action, you can put on your pimples to fight acne.
5) A gentle make up remover
You can use any type of oil as a makeup remover. This oil melts easily if you press it in between a warm face cloth.
6) A hydrating shaving gel
Whisk the coconut oil with vitamin E oil to get a nice cream.
7) To exfoliate your body and lips
Add sugar or sea salt to your coconut oil to make your homemade exfoliater.
8) A whitening mouthwash
Oil pull, by taking a teaspoon of coconut oil in your mouth and moving it around your teeth for 20 minutes. Not only will it whiten your teeth but it will also reduce tooth decay and stomach upsets. Spit out and repeat daily.
9) An organic toothpaste
Mix a dose of bicarbonate of soda with two doses of coconut oil. Add two drops of mint essential oil to give it a nicer taste.