In Asian traditional medicine coconut
oil is known as a natural remedy, but it can also be used for makeup
removal, as well as a natural deodorant, anti-aging crème and as lip
and hair balsam. Coconut oil stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria
and acts as an antiviral agent. It’s a great ally if you’re
trying to lose excess weight and it helps maintain skin health and
complexion. It can be drank or applied to skin or hair. It’s been
increasingly used in cosmetic product industry over the last ten
years. Beneficial acids contained in coconut oil have strong
antiviral and antibacterial properties. They also bring favorable
conditions for growth of helpful bacteria, especially those common in
acids in milk.1. Makeup remover
Coconut oil is a gentle makeup remover,
particularly efficient in removing water resistant mascara. Apply
several oil drops to your glove and then gently press it over your
eyes so the makeup can melt down. Afterwards remove the makeup with
gentle taps. When cotton is clean, rinse your face with water.
2. It makes the hair smooth and obedient
A few drops of coconut oil will keep
stray hairs in place. Put a few drops of oil on your palm and rub
your palms together to warm them up a bit. Rub them into your hair
when you come out of shower. Coconut oil can also be used in creation
of deep masks. Women living in tropical countries claim it helps
maintain color and prevents hair loss.
3. Natural deodorant
Acids found inside coconut oil kill
bacteria causing unpleasant scent. Applying few drops of coconut oil
is enough during winter months. When the temperatures rise, you can
make your own deodorant from 1/4 cup of baking soda, half a cup of
thickening agent, 4 teaspoons of coconut oil and a teaspoon of tea
tree oil. Mix up all the ingredients thoroughly, pour them in a
plastic mold or an old deodorant can and then just put it all in the
fridge for a while so it can solidify.
4. Instead of shaving foam
If you have sensitive skin which is
prone to rash and pimples after depilation, coconut oil is a much
better option than regular shaving foam. After you’re done shaving,
rub the oil into your skin thoroughly, combining it with lukewarm
water. In addition to making the razor go over your skin in a
smoother manner, it will also hydrate your skin, making afterward
crème application unnecessary.
5. Lip balm
Wounded and sore lips can easily be
treated with a daily dose of a few drops of coconut oil. If you find
it impractical to carry a bottle of coconut oil with you, you can
take out your favorite lip balm, let it melt and then add a few drops
of coconut oil to it. Put it in a fridge so it can go back to its
previous solid form.
6. Anti-aging crème
Coconut oil helps stimulate production
of collagen, which has the function of keeping our skin elastic. That
function steadily decreases in efficiency over the years. Take a few
drops of coconut oil and warm them up in your hands. Gently apply
them over your eyes, taking care to properly cover the outer corners.
It can also be applied over and around lips.
7. Skin hydration and massage
Coconut oil is an excellent skin
hydration agent because it binds water molecules, and itself gets
absorbed into the skin faster than lotions do. If you want to use
coconut oil, warm it up between your palms before you apply it.
Coconut oil massage has anti-inflammatory properties and helps treat
swelling, arthritis and rheumatism.