Best Ways To Use Coconut Oil For Skin And Hair

Coconut oil is very beneficial for health, hair and skin. Whether taken internally or externally, it will benefit you in many different ways. Coconut oil is very famous across the world not just as edible oil but also as hair tonic. And now people are also getting aware of the skin benefits of using coconut oil. So, today I will be sharing some coconut oil benefits for skin and hair.

Lip Balm: You can use coconut oil as overnight lip treatment to repair dry, cracked and pigmented lips. Just apply lip balm on your lips and let it stay overnight. In the morning you will wake up with smooth and soft lips. If used religiously it will also reduce pigmentation. DIY coconut oil lip balm for baby soft lips.

Makeup Remover: Coconut oil can remove waterproof makeup in no-time. If you are looking for an affordable and chemical-free makeup remover then try using coconut oil. It will not only remove every trace of makeup from your face but it will also keep your skin moisturized.

Skin Protection: Did you know that coconut oil protects your skin against sun? Yes, it’s true. You can use coconut oil as a lotion for handy, arms and full body. It will keep your body smooth, moisturized, soft and will also give you sun protection. Simply take coconut oil in palms and apply it on desired areas. With regular usage your skin texture will improve.

Healthy scalp: Coconut oil is the best oil you can use to give yourself a relaxing massage. The texture is non-greasy, light and it also has a pleasant scent. Coconut oil gives essential nutrients to your scalp and thus it gives you shiny, nourished and smooth hair. You can also use coconut oil after shampoo to add sheen. Yes, just take few drops and use coconut oil as a hair-serum. You can read more on the benefits and at home treatments of scalp massage.

Longer lashes: Take 4 tbsp of coconut oil and add 1 tbsp of castor oil. Store this mixture in mascara tube and apply it overnight before going to bed. It will make your eyelashes longer and will also moisturize them. Coconut oil contains lengthening agents that makes your lashes longer with regular usage.

Highlighter: You can also use coconut oil to cheat glowing face. Yes, coconut oil can be used as a highlighter to highlight high points of face. After completing your makeup, just take tiny amount and apply it on cheekbones. Make sure, you don’t overdo it. Tada, you have a glowing face now.

Repair damaged hair: To repair chemically treated hair you can use coconut oil. Make acoconut oil hair mask and apply this hair pack on your hair from root to tip direction. Let it stay for around 40 minutes and then shampoo as usual. This will repair your hair and will give you silky smooth hair. Use it every week to improve hair texture.

Cuticle oil: if you are suffering from dry, brittle and lifeless nails then coconut oil can help you out. Just apply coconut oil on your nails and let it stay overnight. For better results, wear gloves after application. Coconut oil will make your nails healthy and strong.

Extra Virgin coconut oil available in India: Forest Essentials India – Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil – Rs. 750, Aloe Veda Distil Virgin Coconut Oil – Rs 225