Some of the world’s most beautiful women have endorsed coconut oil, including Miranda Kerr, a popular Victoria’s Secret model, Demi Moore and Madonna.
In fact, many top skincare lines are beginning to use coconut oil and coconut acid in their products. Since coconut oil is a great moisturizer and it has antifungal and antibacterial properties, it makes a great addition to your beauty routine. Not only is it amazing for skin, hair, and health, it smells amazing too.
The good news is that you don’t have to ingest coconut oil to enjoy all the benefits it has to offer, although using it in your diet offers great benefits too.
The following are some of the best beauty tips and tricks using coconut oil, from hair care tricks, to skincare uses and even great tips for using coconut oil for improved wellness. Purchase your organic virgin coconut oil, and you’re ready to start using these incredible tips and tricks.
Coconut Oil – Skincare Tips for the Body
1 – Essential Oil & Coconut Oil Body Scrub
This recipe takes a few minutes of work in the kitchen, but if you want to bare your legs or your back, you’ll definitely want to use this body scrub to make sure skin is super soft and beautiful.
Take 10 drops each of lemon and orange essential oil, 60 grams of brown sugar, 50 grams of coconut oil and 10 milliliters of macadamia oil. Place the macadamia oil and coconut oil in a bowl, stirring until you have a fluffy consistency. Add the lemon and orange essential oils and mix.
Slowly stir in the brown sugar, mixing until you have a nice scrub. Place in a container with a lid and refrigerate. Use by massaging into the wet skin while in the shower.
Pay attention to dry, rough areas. Rinse the scrub away, and you’ll still have a little coconut oil on the skin, which will keep skin supple and soft.
2 – Body Wash
Make your moisturizing body wash by mixing 20-30 drops of lavender essential oil, a cup of rose water, two cups of liquid castile soap and four tablespoons of coconut oil.
Pour into a large bottle, shaking to ensure everything is well mixed. Use as a regular body wash, but make sure you shake it up before each use.
3 – Lemon, Sugar and Honey Coconut Oil Scrub
Another great scrub makes use of coconut oil but adds the benefits of lemon and honey.
In a bowl, mix a ½ cup of salt, ½ cup of dark brown sugar, a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of coconut oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice. For smooth skin, use this scrub 1-2 times weekly.
4 – Quick and Easy Scrub
If you want a quick and easy scrub, combine some coconut oil and sea salt together, using as a scrub on skin.
5 – Coconut Oil Shaving Cream
Instead of shaving cream, you can use coconut oil just like you would using shaving cream. It will smooth your hair follicles, which makes sure you get a smooth, close shave.
6 – Cellulite Fighting Cream
Make a cellulite fighting cream by mixing 20 drops of both juniper and cypress essential oil, a cup of coconut oil and a cup of jojoba oil. Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
Mix well. To treat cellulite, massage the cream into areas where you have cellulite before bedtime and leave on skin.
7 – Deep Body Moisturizer
If you have very dry skin, this recipe will help. Mix equal parts of olive oil and coconut oil. Add some essential oils in a smell you like. Add lotion to the skin.
To get the most out of this deep moisturizer, apply to skin and cover skin with warm bath towels. Leave towels on until they cool.
8 – Regular Body Moisturizer
This moisturizer is perfect for any skin, even if you don’t have super dry skin. Coconut oil contains fatty acids that make it a wonderful moisturizer.
Slather the oil right on the skin after you get out of the shower. Skin will be smooth, moist and so soft.
9 – Waxing
If you wax at home, you can use the coconut oil to prepare skin before using the wax. Then, use it to help you remove the wax from your skin.
10 – Moisturize After Shaving
After you save, apply some coconut oil. It moisturizers and heals skin, and it works wonderfully on razor burn as well.
11 – Treating Scrapes and Cuts
Place a little coconut oil on scrapes and cuts. It is antibacterial and creates a layer that will keep germs out of the injury. It also helps ensure that the injury heals faster and reduces the risk of scarring.
12 – After-Sun Lotion
If you’ve been in the sun and you’re afraid of a burn, make an after sun lotion by mixing four teaspoons of sweet almond oil, one cup of cocoa butter and half a cup of coconut oil.
Melt in a double boiler and mix well. Pour the mixture into a jar. After it cools, apply to skin to help treat sunburns.
13 – Wart Treatment
If you have warts, make a wart treatment by mixing two drops of thyme essential oil, 10 drops each of tea tree and lemon essential oil and ¼ cup of coconut oil. Apply to warts four times each day and avoid washing skin for 30 minutes.
14 – Muscle Soothing Treatment
Mix 6 drops each of eucalyptus and peppermint oil, three tablespoons of coconut oil, 4 teaspoons of shea butter, 4 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil.
Add a teaspoon of beeswax pellets. Melt the jojoba oil, coconut oil, and shea butter before adding the essential oils. Smooth on tired, aching muscles.
15 – Body Glow
If you want skin to glow, mix some coconut oil with some sparkling mica. Smooth over your skin for a lovely glow.
Coconut Oil – Skincare Tricks for the Face
16 – Face Mask for Super Dry Skin
You should only use this mask on your face if your skin is super dry and flaky. If you develop acne, don’t use this mask.
To make the mask, you’ll need a tablespoon of honey, ½ cup of coconut oil and an egg. In a bowl, beat your egg until it becomes frothy, Then, add honey and coconut oil slowly.
Once your mask is as thick as mayonnaise, place in the freezer. Cut a little piece of the mask off and smooth it over the dry skin on the face, putting the rest in your fridge.
Wait for 5-10 minutes and then use warm water to rinse the skin. This also works well for treating sunburn on the face.
17 – Soothe Dry, Cracked Lips
Apply coconut oil directly to lips to hydrate lips and eliminate dry, cracked skin. You can fill a small tin with some coconut oil so you can carry it with you in your purse.
18 – Face Scrub
Mix together equal parts of baking soda and coconut oil and use as a scrub on skin. It will help eliminate impurities on your face.
19 – Gentle Makeup Remover
To remove makeup without harsh chemicals, use coconut oil. Simply massage into skin and makeup, even waterproof mascara, will melt away. The oils and antibacterial properties will help to keep skin protected.
20 – Acne Treatment
To treat acne, mix nutmeg and coconut oil together. Apply to affected areas and allow to sit on skin for 10-15 minutes. Gently wash away with warm water.
21 – Cold Sore Treatment
Since coconut oil has a large amount of lauric acid in it, it makes a great cold sore treatment.
Lauric acid works as an anti-viral treatment, which helps to treat boils, cold sores and more.
Simply mix five drops of oil of oregano with two tablespoons of coconut oil. When cold sore pop up, apply to the cold sore regularly to treat it.
22 – Highlighter
Coconut oil makes a great highlighter – in fact, many highlighters use coconut in them. Simply highlight key areas with a tiny bit of coconut oil after applying makeup. It adds a nice glow.
23 – Improve Eyelashes
Brush a bit of coconut oil on your eyelashes to help them grow. It also boosts pigmentation.
24 – Age Spot Treatment
If you notice age spots, dab a bit of coconut oil on the affected area. The oil helps to prevent the formation of free radicals, which will help fade the spot.
Coconut Oil – Treatments for Feet and Hands
25 – Foot Moisturizing Treatment
If feet are cracked and dry, apply coconut oil to the problem areas and use a pumice stone to remove excess skin. For deep moisturizer, slather oil on feet and then cover feet with a pair of socks, leaving oil on skin overnight.
26 – Remove Foot Odors
Eliminate foot odors with coconut oil. Coconut oil works because of its antibacterial properties. Add a couple drops of lemon or lavender essential oil to some coconut oil and apply to feet to remove odors.
27 – Treat Foot Fungus
If you end up with a foot fungus, coconut oil has antifungal properties that will help eliminate foot fungus, such as Candida or athlete’s foot.
Add a little tea tree oil to some coconut oil and then apply to feet. Add socks over feet, so you don’t slip. Do 2-3 times daily until the fungus is completely gone.
28 – Soothe Tired Feet
When your feet are tired and sore, add half cup of mixed spice and three tablespoons of coconut oil to a warm footbath. Soak feet for 20-25 minutes. The soak will soothe and reinvigorate tired, sore feet.
29 – Thick Hand Cream
Don’t forget to treat your hands. Make hand cream using coconut oil. Use a double boiler, melting three tablespoons of cold pressed sweet almond oil, four tablespoons of grated beeswax and ten tablespoons of coconut oil.
After the oils melt, add five drops of lemon essential oil. Allow cooling. Massage the cream into hands to provide hydration. It even helps eliminate dark spots on hands.
30 – Removes Dark Patches
If you have dark patches of skin on knees or elbows, mix together a teaspoon of the coconut oil with the juice from one lemon. Rub into dark patches to help remove the dark skin.
31 – Treat Nails and Cuticles /span>
The fatty acids in coconut oil quickly absorb into skin and they also help make sure cells get the nutrients they need. To strengthen your cuticles and nails, massage some coconut oil into the cuticles and nails to improve overall nail health.
Coconut Oil – Tips for Hair Care
32 – Coconut Oil Conditioner
Condition hair by massing a couple tablespoons of straight coconut oil into hair. Leave on hair overnight or wrap your hair in a warm towel for 60-90 minutes. After you shampoo your hair, it will be smooth and silky.
33 – Conditioning Hair Mask
If you need deep conditioning for dry, brittle hair, make a hair mask with half an avocado and four tablespoons of coconut oil. Blend until you have a thick paste.
Apply to damp hair, distributing through hair using a wide-tooth comb. Leave the mask on hair for about 20 minutes and then rinse it away. Shampoo hair like normal.
34 – Treat Frizzy Hair
If hair is frizzy, rub a small drop of coconut oil between hands. For curly hair, run hands through hair, scrunching curls. For straight hair, smooth hands over the top of your hair carefully.
35 – Strengthening Hair Mask
Warm up three tablespoons of coconut oil on low heat in a saucepan. Allow cooling. Meanwhile, beat an egg until frothy.
Add to the lukewarm coconut oil. Apply the mask to hair and cover hair with plastic wrap or a plastic bag. Leave on for 60 minutes. Rinse hair for strong hair that won’t break off.
36 – Remove Gum
Nothing is worse than accidentally getting gum in your hair. Slather the area with some coconut oil, letting the oil soak into gum and hair for 2-3 hours. Then, the gum will slide out of your hair without a problem.
37 – Treat Dandruff
Coconut oil works well on scalp problems because it has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It helps treat dandruff by moisturizing the scalp too.
If you have a dandruff problem, massage coconut oil into the scalp for several minutes. Allow it to sit on hair as long as possible. Rinse and shampoo hair.
38. Premature greying:
Take a bunch of curry leaves and grind them with a little water to make a paste. Add this paste to two cups of coconut oil and heat the mixture till all the moisture evaporates.
After it cools, store in a bottle. Massage hair with it 2-3 times a fortnight, leaving it overnight for added potency.
Coconut Oil – Wellness Tips
39 – Improve Mood
Improve your mood by melting together a handful of lavender with a cup of coconut oil over low heat.
Allow simmering for about 30 minutes on low. Never allow it to come to a boil and stir regularly. Strain the oil and pour it in a jar. Store the jar in the fridge. Heat the oil up and use as a massage oil to improve your mood.
40– Treat PMS
To treat PMS symptoms, mix together five drops of chamomile essential oil, ½ cup of coconut oil, three drops of cypress essential oil and fifteen drops of lavender oil.
Store the mixture in a jar or bottle. If you have menstrual cramps, apply directly to your abdomen for some relief.
41 – Treat Hot Flashes
If you’re dealing with hot flashes, coat your feet, hair, and scalp with the coconut oil before you head to bed.
Add socks to feet and place a towel on your pillow. You’ll notice that you don’t deal with as many night sweats. Wash oil off in the morning.
42 – Repel Insects
If you’ll be outside, make an insect repellant by mixing 20 drops of eucalyptus oil, two tablespoons of olive oil and a cup of coconut oil together. Store the mixture in a jar. Apply to body to repel insects.
43. Cuts and scrapes:
Coconut oil forms a thin antiseptic and antibacterial layer that protects the wound from dust and germs. Plus, it speeds up the healing process by increasing cellular turnover and stimulating collagen.
So, slather a bit of coconut oil on a scratch, scrape or small cut, and your wound may heal faster and resist infections. As a bonus, it also helps reduce the chances of scarring.
44. Warts:
Take 1/4 cup coconut oil, 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 10 drops of tea tree essential oil and 2 drops of thyme essential oil. Mix the oils together and apply four times daily to the affected area. Do not wash area for at least 30 minutes after application.
45. Moles:
When coconut oil is applied after an apple cider vinegar compress for a few weeks, moles have been known to “slide off” or just disappear.
46. Relaxing night balm:
Place a cup of coconut oil in warm water until it softens. Mix in one cup of almond oil and 2-3 drops of rose essential oil.
Store in an airtight container, using it as a full-body balm for when you are achy all over. Happy nights are ahead!
can be use lauric coconut oil?
hi Maria,
Try using the cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, its the best.
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