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Monday, May 21, 2012

Skincare Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil has a small molecular structure which allows it to be easily absorbed into your skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture. It is an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin. Eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis sufferers often see great improvements with coconut oil based soaps and coconut skin care products. Coconut oil has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties, so it is perfect for protecting and enhancing the skin’s natural life. It has wonderful antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage, has the ability to nourish and heal your skin. I love using coconut oil in my handmade soap because of all of these reasons, plus coconut oil gives my soap a big fluffy lather, which is simply luxurious cleansing experience.
Here are some other great tips on how to use coconut oil for everyday skincare.
Age Spots
Applying coconut oil directly to the age spot to help it fade in color. Love It!
Body Scrub
Mix coconut oil and sugar together, then rub all over your body in a circular motion. Rinse off and your skin will be super soft. You can add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil, for a wonderful smell.
Bruises
Applied directly to the bruise, coconut oil enhances the healing process, plus reduce swelling and redness.
Bug Bites
When applied directly to a nasty bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as quicken the healing process. Safe for the little ones. ;o)
Cradle Cap
To deal with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps get rid of cradle cap. Just rub about a pea size of coconut oil onto their scalp daily. Wha-La!
Dandruff
Coconut oil soaks into the scalp moisturizing dry skin and relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also helps to control oil secretion from the scalp, another leading cause of dandruff. Simply rub a small amount into your scalp.
Diaper Rash
Coconut oil is very comforting on a rashy bum with no unwanted harsh chemicals.
Eye Cream
Apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
Hair Conditioner
If your locks are looking more like straw than silk, massage coconut oil into dry to help strengthen and add luster. Use as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a pea size amount of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair. Beauticians who are familiar with coconut swear by it. I do this at least once a week, you will love the results as much as I do.
Natural Lip Balm
Just rub a little into your lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 for a tad bit of sun protection.
Makeup Remover
This is one of my favorites. Simply, dab a small amount of coconut oil on your eyes to remove eye makeup. You will be amazed at how well it works!
Pre-Shave Treatment
Coconut oil will prepare your skin for the possible damage caused by shaving.
Prevent Breakouts
If you have acne-prone skin or get the occasional breakout, coconut oil can help. Coconut oil has antibacterial properties, so it will help to prevent spots. If you have a breakout, use a bit of oil on it as a spot treatment.
Stretch Mark Cream
Coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will definitely help.
Wrinkle Prevention and Reducer
Rubbing coconut oil on wrinkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look!
I would love to hear from you, so if you have any coconut oil skincare tips or a comment please post it below.
Smiles, Paula

16 comments:

  1. I'm surprised at all the uses and benefits of coconut oil! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I love Coconut Oil internally and externally! it is a true miracle food. Thank you for the info.

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  3. cool Coconut Oil...I bet that smells so good...

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  4. I loved learning all this about coconut oil!

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  5. I knew I loved coconut for a reason (or two or fifteen)!

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  6. I have been hearing a lot about coconut oil, these are great benefits. Stopping by from the Sunday Blog Hop Link party

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  7. Thanks, Paula, for those great tips!

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  8. mmmm, it smells good, and really does work wonders!

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  9. Shea Butter Body lotion is fantastic. I'm a 63 year young Floridian who wears sandals a lot.I've been using it on my rough dry cracked feet at night and my feet have never felt so soft and smooth.
    Mary

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  10. I love Shea butter, too. These are all great ideas! Thank you for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.

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  11. This is great to know thank you never knew there were these great uses for coconut oil


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  12. Thanks for the tips! I love coconut oil and love learning new things about it.

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  13. Thanks for sharing all of this. I checked out your etsy, and there are so many things I want to buy now. Lovely shop!

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  14. Great ways to use coconut oil--so far I have only been cooking and baking with it. I will have to try these ideas.
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  15. I just bought some yesterday and used it on my hands feet and face. My skin feels so soft!!

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  16. I use coconut oil every night to "wash" my face. I was skeptical, thought I'd be full of pimples, but it's been a few months and my skin has never looked better! I'm a believer! Been cooking with it for years, glad to find yet another purpose. It's inexpensive compared to natural skin cleansers and smells amazing.

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