The coconut craze has become extremely popular recently. However, if you’re from the islands you probably grew up on this tropical fruit. Coconut water and milk are great, but I prefer another product that comes from coconuts, the oil! Every time my brother comes back from the Caribbean (where my family is originally from), I beg him to bring back fresh coconut oil. While coconut oil looks fatty and smells a bit strong, this product remains one of my all-time favorite beauty products because of all its benefits.
1 Skin
Growing up, I had severe eczema. My skin became very sensitive, and it was hard for me to find moisturizers that I could actually use on my skin. My mom would rub me down in coconut oil, which automatically soothes and moisturizes. This all-natural product is great for skin problems like eczema or psoriasis. It also delays wrinkles and premature sagging of the skin because it’s filled antioxidants. Try heating your coconut oil a bit before using it on skin in the winter. It'll automatically warm you up.
2 Hair
Hair oils have become a huge trend, so try natural coconut oil to combat dryness and add shine. Just like the skin, coconut oil moisturizes the hair. Damaged split ends and dandruff can be caused by excessive dryness, so concentrate this oil on your ends and scalp (try a scalp massage). It also can work as a hair conditioner or mask to help nourish and grow the hair because coconut is packed with protein.
3 Internal Health
Try substituting your normal cooking oil with virgin coconut oil. Filled with plenty of vitamins and minerals, this product doesn't lose its benefits when heated (like olive oil).
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Audrey B.
I LOVE coconut oil. I use it every other day for my hair, and it works like magic. I noticed a change the first time, and after only one and a half weeks my hair is growing thicker and stronger.
Feb 22, 2013
Stayce F.
I've seen a huge change in my skin. I try. to use every other day. Love it on my hair leave for 1 hr for a deep conditioning
Feb 19, 2013
Keisha T.
*thumbs up*
Feb 06, 2013
Ivan M.
good 4 all,loveit
Jan 18, 2013
Mandie W.
yea this really does do wonders. I have really dry skin, including my scalp, and putting on almost everywhere makes my skin really soft and smooth
Dec 09, 2012
Ly N.
This is on my to do list for the winter. My skin gets really dry around this time of year. Who knew coconut oil helps! I usually just stick with baby oil, but I'm willing to try something different. Not to mention, my skin is extremely sensitive!! I'll make sure and look for the natural product. =]
Oct 14, 2012
Gina M.
I really have to stop reading these articles. The nutrition info is pure crap! Saturated fats fighting parasites?!? Uuuugh that doesn't even make SENSE! Where are the references?! Shaking my head so hard it's gonna pop off.
Sorry Beautylish, your makeup tips are cool, but you hire the worst fact checkers... Or none...
I hope you're getting flack from other Dieticians too! Maybe it'll get you to amp up your credibility.
Aug 09, 2012
Hannah M.
I love putting coconut oil on my face after I exfoliate.
Apr 09, 2012
Olivia G.
I have some coconut oil and I want to know how to use it for my hair. My hair is curly and really dry and it sounds like coconut oil does the trick! So I tried the smallest amount of it in my hair. My hair was so horribly greasy and oily and just looked gross! How do you use it?!?! Did I get a bad batch lol?!?
Feb 14, 2012
Talia F.
I use coconut oil to mix up a nice homemade deodorant: I usually don't even measure, I just do about 1 part cornstarch to 2 parts baking soda and however much coconut oil is needed to make a paste. I also like coconut oil to moisturize the ends of my long hair, which tend to get dry and ratty without extra attention.