Coconut Oil: One of 2014’s most-talked-about oils for internal and external health benefits, for good reason. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids from saturated fats, unsaturated fats, vitamin’s E and A.
Before the internet craze on this super ingredient started, people had been using it as a natural component in beauty routines for years. Non-toxic, non-harming, nourishing and effective; what’s not to like?
From toothpaste to anti-aging cream, here are seven ways in which I like incorporate coconut oil into my beauty routine (and a LEAF video to go with it):
1. Lotion/Moisturizer. Tip: Use sparingly, a little goes a long way.
2. Natural Deodorant. Try this recipe for a great variation.
3. Make Up Remover. Tip: Warm between your palms & apply with cotton pad.
4. Shaving Cream. Just add water.
5. Lip Balm. Apply lightly for a moisturizing shine!
6. Toothpaste. Try this recipe for a great variation.
7. Wrinkle Remover. The fatty acids present help fight wrinkles.
What are your favorite uses for coconut oil?
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I didn’t just incorporate coconut oil in my routine! Coconut oil is my routine now! I like to put it on my hear for shiny and silky look, and some damage repair, on my feet pefore sleeping, as lip balm, I think it’s safe to say that I love it!
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amazing!
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Another great use is to add texture and volume to your hair. Just use a little at the roots for instant added oomph! Coconut oil seriously is the greatest thing in the world.
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I recently tried out the famous coconut hair mask and was pretty impressed with the results. I put up a post about it, this is the link if you have some time to check it out: http://behindthemirrorbeauty.com/2014/03/17/pros-cons-coconut-oil/
Thank you for sharing the great idea.
Love the way you’ve written the post and incorporated the video! Learned some new uses for coconut oil too!
I researched making natural deodorant and found a recipe online but the blogger also said in the post that she just uses the coconut oil alone with out anything else in the recipe. I tried it and I am amazed. I have had zero issue with body odor since day one of trying this.
I also use a tiny bit in my hair after straightening to control flyways.
Love coconut oil but have never used it as toothpaste or shaving cream but such good ideas and highly beneficial! Xx
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i love coconut oil. I use it for:
cooking (súper healthy and delicious flavour)
make up remover
sunscreen (natural 30 SPF)
oil pulling
moisturizer (face and body)
lip balm
hair treatment
and so on… Its a miracle from nature, i cant get enough from it.
Yes, indeed, coconut oil is one of the most verastile ones!
Love it!
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I use it and I love it! It’s my holy grail!
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