Best Cosmetic Uses of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile and usable organic oils. It can be used for so many things! From home improvement to delicious recipes to cosmetic use. It’s one of the most important ingredients in any person’s beauty arsenal. Are you interested in stellar cosmetic uses for coconut oil?

Make Your Legs Shine

Summer is here and so being in shorts season. There’s nothing better than being able to walk around town with beautiful shiny legs to show off. Before heading out, apply some coconut oil as a moisturizer on your legs and let them glow on their own like a star!

Add It to Your Shower Gel

No need to make your own soap here, this isn’t Fight Club! But, coconut oil can also be a super cleanser. Add a tablespoon or two to your shower gel and get those extra moisturizer properties in your skin without the extra hassle of buying a separate one! 

Use it as Deodorant!

And why the hell not!? Deodorants contain an array of chemicals that stain your skin and can also be harmful to your body. Mix together (soft) coconut oil, cornstarch and baking powder and say hello to your new deodorant, free or chemicals and completely organic! Good for the planet and your skin. 

Make Your Own Face Scrub

It’s like having your own spa at home. Making your own facial scrub is a brilliant way of introducing coconut oil to your daily or nightly beauty routine. It’s so simple and easy, why not try it? All you have to do is mix together (soft) coconut oil, salt and any kind of essential oils you like, think:  lavender, basil, lemon or sandalwood. Buff your skin to the softest perfection! The best exfoliator you can make on your own, best if used once or twice a week!

Make Your Own Tooth Paste

Making your own toothpaste and whitening your teeth has never been easier. It’s so easy and chemical free! And the preparation method is a breeze: mix together baking soda and coconut oil and bam! You’re done! Not only it’s chemical free but it helps combat infections and tooth decay, something that everyone should get in on!

nti-Freeze and Intense Hydration Hair Conditioner!

Combating frizz is the bane of a frizzy haired person’s existence. It can be such a hassle and it’s just plain annoying! But panic no more, coconut oil is one of the best anti-freeze conditioners out there! It’s so easy to do. Before washing your hair, apply coconut oil to it and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes, with a shower cap on. Then wash it thoroughly and add conditioner like you always do! Then dry it and watch your hair enjoy the nutrients of coconut oil!

The Most Organic Makeup Remover, Ever!

Introducing coconut oil to your beauty routine has never been easier. Waterproof mascara is the hardest one to remove, but coconut oil is on its tail to stop that from happening! Just dab a small amount of coconut oil on a cotton pad and remove your eye makeup seamlessly! Follow with your regular facial cleanser to remove any other kind of makeup traces or dirt you might have accumulated from the day.

Ditch the Shaving Foam

One of the oldest tricks in the book when using coconut oil is using it for shaving. It’s the best! It’s organic, cheap and free of any chemicals you might want to avoid on your skin! All you have to do is apply the oil on your legs and shave away! Not only is this great for shaving but it also works as a moisturizer right away! No more need for shaving foam and lotion! Coconut oil has both!

Make Your Own Manicure Station at Home

Softening your cuticles can be something very, very difficult to achieve at home. Sometimes soaking your hands in warm water just doesn’t cut it. A great way to soften your cuticles at home is by dabbing coconut oil on your fingernails once or twice a day to keep them soft and moisturized. It really does the trick!

Make Your Own Lip Balm 

Want luscious lips for the summer? Sick of chapped lips during the winter? Make your own coconut oil lip balm! It’s beyond easy to make. All you have to do is melt together beeswax and coconut oil, put it in the fridge so it can solidify and bam! You’ve got your own amazing lip balm! Homemade and ready to use right away!