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Wednesday, 21 August 2013

25 beauty ways to use Coconut Oil



I recently bought some coconut oil for use in cooking and researched the different ways I could use this in beauty and I was suprised at the hundreds of different recommendations so I thought I would compile a list for you of the best ones I've found and maybe you could let me know of any that you have tried out!! Im definately going to use it as a body scrub and Ill try it out on my hubby's Psoriasis when it flares up this winter!! Happy Reading!!



25 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
  1. On the skin as a moisturiser (body and face)
  2. As an eye-makeup remover (removes even waterproof mascara)
  3. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
  4. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen
  5. Topically and internally to kill yeast or yeast infections
  6. As a massage oil
  7. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of friz
  8. Mixed with equal parts sugar or salt for a smoothing shower body scrub
  9. Rubbed on lips as a natural lipbalm.
  10. Topically, can help damaged skin heal faster after injury such as a bruises or scabs.
  11. As an incredibly intensive conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours.
  12. On feet to fight athlete’s foot or fungus
  13. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
  14. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy/ hayfever symptoms
  15. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins
  16.  Can help speed the healing of sunburn
  17. As a natural shaving cream and after shave lotion
  18. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite
  19. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites and sooth the itch of chicken pox. 
  20. Can help resolve acne when used regularly over affected area.
  21. Can be rubbed into scalp or overplucked eyebrows daily to stimulate hair growth
  22. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet
  23. On cuticles to help nails grow.
  24. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
  25. Naturally clears up cold sores (and softens lips!)
I bought mine from Neil's Yard for £4.50 which you can buy here  http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/Coconut-Oil

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