A few years ago few people knew about the oil of coconut.
But today, it is easily found, even in supermarkets.
You bought some and you don't really know how to use it?
Not sure whether to eat it, drink it... or maybe even take a bath with it?
Do not panic ! We have prepared a practical guide to all beauty uses coconut oil.
That way, you'll be able to pamper your skin and hair with coconut oil, starting tonight! Watch the easy guide:
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Before buying your coconut oil, take a good look at the label! Use only cold pressed coconut oil.
Indeed, avoid refined or heat-extracted oils, as these processes inhibit the antioxidant and healing properties of coconut oil.
For your homemade beauty treatments, we advise you to use virgin and certified organic coconut oil. I recommend this one that I use daily for my beauty treatments:
Nothing worse than dry, damaged hair with unruly frizz. But know that coconut oil does real wonders, because it contains fatty acids that soften the hair.
The best way to apply it is to melt a dab of coconut oil in the palm of your hand — handy, because you're also moisturizing your hands at the same time.
Separate your hair into large strands and apply coconut oil to the entire length of the hair, one strand at a time, working from the roots to the tips. To make the oil penetrate well, run a comb through your hair.
Wrap your hair in a towel and let it rest for at least 15 min, then wash it with a mild shampoo.
For the more patient, you can also put your hair in a bun and let the mask act overnight, and shampoo in the morning. Indeed, the longer you leave the mask on, the softer and silkier your hair will be!
Often, dandruff is the result of an overly dry scalp.
Fortunately, you can easily get rid of dandruff by moisturizing your scalp with coconut oil treatment.
Every evening, apply a little coconut oil to the roots of the hair and gently massage the scalp.
Leave on for a few minutes, then shampoo.
What's great is that coconut oil also promotes hair growth!
This is one of the best-known beauty uses of coconut oil, as it contains natural oils that wick away water and prevent frizz.
To make hair shinier, smooth a small amount of coconut oil on split and damaged ends.
And to easily detangle your hair with your fingers, just apply a thin layer of coconut oil on the surface of the hair.
Remember that a small amount of coconut oil is more than enough, because it is particularly moisturizing.
Thanks to its lubricating properties, coconut oil is an excellent shaving balm.
Fortunately, because you should know that commercial shaving foams are full of chemicals!
And trust me, you really don't need any chemicals to shave your legs or armpits!
Fortunately, the coconut oil alternative is here! It is not expensive, it naturally eliminates microbes and in addition it leaves a pleasant fragrance. You'll see, it smells so good.
And thanks to its skin-soothing properties, your legs will be perfectly hydrated (but without leaving oily skin)! Check out the trick here.
If coconut oil is THE ideal remedy to relieve chapped lips, it is because it can be kept in a semi-solid state at room temperature.
And it's so simple! Put a little oil in a mini glass jar, and you're done. All you have to do is apply this natural balm to your lips throughout the day. Check out the trick here.
Coconut oil can be used alone as a moisturizer. But I also advise you to use it as a night cream, on cleansed skin.
Just mix a little coconut oil with your usual moisturizer. The fatty acids in the oil will strengthen the natural barrier of the skin, the hydrolipidic film.
This night cream prevents the skin from drying out. And in addition, the antioxidants present in coconut oil are perfect for reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the face.
Coconut oil is an excellent natural makeup remover. Yes, know that it works perfectly even on waterproof mascara!
Put a small dab of coconut oil on a piece of cotton. Gently pass the cotton pad over the area of the face to remove make-up, not forgetting the area under the eyes.
Finish using your usual facial cleanser.
Coconut oil is particularly effective, as it instantly dissolves all makeup.
With a big advantage over commercial make-up removers:your skin is not only clear and clean, but also perfectly hydrated, even the delicate area around the eyes!
To discover: Finally a Homemade Mascara Recipe Your Eyes WILL LOVE!
There's nothing like a discreet touch of illuminator on the top of the cheekbones to blur the signs of fatigue on the face.
To illuminate the face and brighten the eyes, just apply a small amount of coconut oil over your makeup.
Dab coconut oil on the inner corner of the eye and on the top of the cheekbones to bring more radiance and relief to your face.
In the morning, we all want to go to the hammam to pamper our skin.
But when you haven't even finished preparing breakfast for the kids, you know very well that it's impossible.
I have the solution ! Check out these homemade coconut oil recipes. They're quick, easy to make, and your skin will feel softer and smoother than ever!
To make this body scrub, nothing could be simpler. Heat 100 g of coconut oil over very low heat, and remove from the heat.
Add 180 g of brown sugar then a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Note: for a scrub that stimulates the muscles and detoxifies the body, you can replace the sugar with coffee grounds. Check out the trick here.
Here is a homemade mask for your face that you will love! Just mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Then, apply to the face and neck (clean and dry) and leave to act for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.
To make your homemade anti-aging cream, mix 100 g of coconut oil, 220 g of shea butter and a few drops of vanilla extract. Check out the trick here.
Know that coconut oil has many other benefits for the skin. For example, you can use it to heal and heal a wound faster, relieve burns and sunburn or even to moisturize very dry skin.
Coconut oil also has powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties.
To eliminate bacteria from the mouth and dental plaque, make a mouthwash with coconut oil (about 1 tablespoon), for 20 min.
If this treatment seems surprising to you, know that it is based on an Ayurvedic method used for centuries and with proven effectiveness:gandouch.
Thanks to this treatment, you will have fresher breath, whiter teeth and healthier gums.
But that's not all ! According to this scientific study, mouthwashes with coconut oil can also prevent the appearance of cavities.
