1. Coconut oil is a creamy solid at room temperature, and turns to liquid when heated to 76 F. While in the shower , melt your Coconut oil by running the jar under the warm water. Then, after shampooing, apply a generous amount of the oil to wet strands and twist hair into a bun. Let it sit for at least five minutes before rinsing to add moisture and shine back into limp lock
s.
2. Body Oil
As a solid, Coconut oil’s creamy texture makes it the perfect light moisturizer to slather all over. Apply a quarter sized amount right after you get out of the shower so it can sink into your warm skin. The light tropical scent that lingers after it’s applied. Add a few drops of peppermint oil or lavender oil for a massage
mix.
3. Lip Balm
Chapped lips don’t stand a chance against ultra-hydrating Coconut oil. Scoop some into a spare contact lens holder and throw it in your purse so you can dab it on your finger throughout
the day.
4. Cuticle Softner
Get double duty from our new DIY Coconut oil lip balm case and say goodbye to ragged cuticles. Using your finger, swipe a small amount of the oil onto each of your cuticles and allow it to sink in. The Coconut oil will strengthen your nails and hydrate the delicate cuticle skin, making your hands mor
e youthful.
5. Under-Eye Cream
The skin under your eyes is thin and delicate , making it prone to fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles. If you hate the idea of dropping big bucks on expensive eye cream, the sub in Coconut oil. Just rub a pinch in between fingers to warm it up before patting it underne
ath your eyes.
6. Frizz Fighter
Rub a pea size amount of Coconut oil between your fingers to warm it up, and then apply it to the bottom couple inches of your hair for all day frizz protection. If you have thicker hair, coarser hair, apply the Coconut oil from mid-shaft to ends for added frizz control.
Bonus: it also leaves hair extr
a shiny and soft.
7. Highlighter
Glowy, fresh skin is in! But if that doesn’t come naturally for you, just dab a little liquid Coconut oil onto the tops of your cheekbones, Cupid’s bow ( the dip above your upper lip) and just above eyebrows for hydrated skin that looks
lit from within.
8. Makeup Removal
Just a teaspoon (or less) can take off a day’s worth of makeup with ease, no matter the staying power. Massage a dollop of warmed, liquefied Coconut oil straight onto skin and watch as makeup melts away, then rinse with warm water.
To make your own Coconut oil makeup removal Wipes , melt 1 teaspoon of Coconut oil per round cotton pad in a microwave safe container. Then , by the cotton pads in an even layer and let them soak up the oil overnight. Store them in the same container or in a plastic baggie and throw them in your carry on or gym bag for easy makeu
p removal on the go.
9. Body Scrub
Mix a half cup of Sea Salt or Sugar with an equal amount of melted oil, and then use your hands to rub it over any rough patches of skin.
The Scrub moisturizes while removing dead skin cells. The result : skin that’s baby soft.
Add a little more Salt or Sugar for the extra tough skin on your feet and elbows, on it’s own, you’ll step out of the shower with a faint tropical scent but you could
also add lavender oil.
10. Shaving Cream
Ran out of shaving cream ? Coconut oil to the rescue ! Just warm the jar under the water and smooth onto legs before shaving.
Your razor will glide smoothly allowing for a super-close shave, and your legs will be moisturized from the oil in the process.
Tip: shave outside the shower . The oil is very slippery, so you’ll have an easier time holding onto your razor if your hands are dry.
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