Coconut oil isn’t just an ordinary oil, it’s a wonder oil with so many amazing uses. Coconut oil can work wonders for your beauty if added to your beauty routine.
Below are 12 amazing uses for coconut oil
1. BREATH FRESHENER
If you want a fresher breath, whiter teeth and healthier gum, then you really need to get some coconut oil. The antifungal and antibacterial properties of coconut oil helps give you a fresher breath, whiter teeth and healthier gum. Gargling a spoonful of coconut oil for 20 minutes can help you achieve a fresher breath.
2. TREATS DANDRUFF
If you have problems with dandruff, you need not worry as coconut oil can help you solve this problem. Using a coconut oil treatment would help send moisture to the roots of your hair. Just apply coconut oil to the root of your hair and massage.
3. BODY SCRUB
You can achieve a skin that’s baby soft by using coconut oil. To achieve this, mix half cup of sea salt or sugar with an equal amount of melted coconut oil. Using your hands, rub this mixture over any rough patches of your skin. The scrub moisturizes while also removing dead skin cells.
4. UNDER-EYE CREAM
The skin under the eye is prone to fine lines, dark circles and puffiness due to the skin being thin and delicate. Instead of spending huge amount of money on expensive eye creams, you can use coconut oil to solve this problem. All you have to do is rub a pinch of coconut oil in between fingers to warm it up before patting it underneath your eyes.
5. MAKEUP REMOVER
Coconut oil is an amazing makeup remover. It’s so effective that even the most resistant waterproof mascara stands no chance against it. To use coconut oil as a makeup remover, apply it to the face as an oil cleanser using a cotton pad and watch the makeup melt away.
6. LIP BALM
Say goodbye to chapped lips as it doesn’t stand a chance against ultra-hydrating coconut oil. Coconut oil is also an ideal remedy for chapped lips because it’s semisolid at room temperature. Use it as a lip balm by dabbing it on your lips with your finger throughout the day.
7. CUTICLE SOFTENER
Coconut oil can also be used as cuticle oil. If you have got cracked cuticles, apply a small amount of coconut oil using your fingers onto each of your cuticles and allow to sink. This would make your hands look more youthful by hydrating the delicate cuticle skin and also strengthening your nails.
8. LICE TREATMENT
Coconut oil can be used for lice treatment. Rinse hair with apple cider vinegar and dry. Once the hair is dried, coconut oil should be applied to the hair and left for about 12 to 24 hours. Brush hair and shampoo.
9. BODY OIL
Coconut oil can also be used as body oil. It’s creamy nature makes it the perfect moisturizer. Apply right after shower so it can sink into your skin.
10. MASSAGE OIL
Coconut oil is also effective as massage oil. Add in a few drops of peppermint or lavender oil into coconut oil for a massage mix.
11. TEETH WHITENING
Coconut oil can give you sparkling white teeth. All you have to do is add baking soda into coconut oil. This would leave you with sparkling white teeth.
12. DEODORANT
Coconut oil can be used as a deodorant to keep odor away. All you have to do is mix coconut oil with baking soda, arrowroot powder, cornstarch and a scented oil.
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