The uses & benefits of coconut oil is never ending.
I never thought that one tub of any product could be used in so many different ways. If you where ever to take my advice & go out to buy a product I mention It NEEDS to be this one.
This product is so affordable & will work its hardest for you in all aspects of your life.
USES & BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
Teeth whiting/ Oil pulling:
Oil pulling is the new craze these days.
I have always wanted to whiten my teeth but I'm fearful of the harmful chemicals which most teeth whiteners contain. Oil pulling is the most natural way to remove stains & dirt from the teeth.
All you have to do is use less than a tea spoon full of coconut oil swish it around your mouth for as long as you can bare it. They say you should start at five minutes and work your way up to twenty minutes.
Doing this on a empty stomach gives the best results as it detoxes the body also. It is also great for people who tend to have oiler skins, the oil helps the body to stop the production of excess oil because it tricks the body into thinking it already has to much oil.
Coco white, is a brand who has taken the celebrity world by storm using this technique with three different flavours. It a bit pricey for something you can get just straight out of a tub.
Heres the link incase you would rather the no fuss method.
http://www.cocowhite.com/
Moisturiser:
Everytime I get out of the shower I slather myself in Coconut oil. A little goes such a long way, first off it feels very oily on the but it sinks into the skin so fast leaving you feeling lovely & hydrated. The goodness of the coconut oil get absorbed through your skin. I use this on my face & body. Coconut oil works as a natural UV filter so its protects your skin from harmful sun rays.
Eye Cream:
I melted down my coconut oil in the microwave & broke up two vitamin E capsules & one evening primrose oil capsule. Mixed it together & let it cool & harden. Prefect Eye cream the coconut oil is soothing & sensitive for the eye area,coconut oil already natural contains vitamin E but who can never have to much as it helps to replenish the skin.
Growth encouraging oil for eyebrow & lashes.
Use a spool a comb through both lashes & brows to condition & strength them. I have definitely seen an improvement in my brows from doing this for the past month.
Dry scalp:
Leaving coconut oil on over night as a scalp treatment, helps to lift & flaky dead skin from the scalp & moisturisers the scalp to prevent further dry scalp.
Hair Treatment:
Hair Treatment:
Coconut oil is high in Lauric acid which provides the hair with protein. Building up the strength & condition in your hair. Leave it in for as long as you want before washing the hair concentrating on the ends mainly then wash it out and shampoo as normal.
Prevents stretch marks during pregnancy.
When your pregnant people always say 'if you couldn't eat it, you shouldn't put it on your skin'
I personally don't know how true that is, but I do know a lot of mothers are very cautious with the products the use on themselves while pregnant. Coconut oil is a completely safe way to prevent any stretch marks especially if your adding in some extra vitamin E. It is also a great way for anyone to help soothe any stretch marks or scars you may already have.
Makeup remover.
Use as if it is a cold cream, rub it straight onto your make-up covered face and rub into all areas including eyes. Then just remove with warm water, or a cotton pad with some toner on it.
Coconut oil is also amazing for cooking & baking. Swapping coconut oil for regular oil is ideal.
Hope you enjoyed this natural beauty tips post.
Let me know if you tried them out.
Love Jessica x
