Hey everyone! Christmas is just a couple days away and I’ve yet to finish my Christmas shopping! {Eeks. slacker!} As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, when it comes to buying Christmas presents I am a procrastinator and I know I’m not the only one out there because the mall was filled with them yesterday. lol. Thank goodness I’m a passionate DIY-er though. I’ve been beasting out body scrubs as presents for friends and family. I LOOOOVE how the coconut oil in it makes my skin look and feel so I had to share! I don’t know about all of you but I’m becoming slightly obsessed with coconut oil and all of the benefits that come along with using it. While searching around on Pinterest, I found this site that was uber informative about coconut oil and wanted to share some of my favorite tips I pulled from it. Enjoy!
1. Age Spots (also known as liver spots) – applying coconut oil directly to the age spot will help it fade.
2. After Shave – coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn!
3. Baldness – apply three times a day to affected area of hair loss. Coconut oil supports cell regeneration.
4. Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
5. Bug Bites – when applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.
6. Chapstick – just rub a little into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so you get a little protection!
7. Cradle Cap – having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
8. 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.
9. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
10. Diaper Salve – very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
11. Eye cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
12. Face Wash/ Soap – mix equal parts coconut oil with olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use in place of soap when washing your face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on for two minutes, rinse and pat dry. One teaspoon should be adequate.
13. Hair conditioner/ Deep Treatment – use as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest!
14. Makeup Remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!
15. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.
16. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help.
17. Toothpaste – mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on your toothbrush as a toothpaste.
18. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer – rubbing coconut oil on winkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look!
19. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.
20. Bones and Teeth – coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth.
21. Nausea – rub a dab of coconut oil on the inside for the wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach.
22. Stress Relief – relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.
23. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
24. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.
25. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with DEET! Tons safer too.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!
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It’s also used for oil pulling..Read up on it cuz it works.
I have been hearing A LOT about the benefits of coconut oil but I have no idea where to get it!!
Most grocery stores carry it. Even Walmart. (:
A month ago I broke down and bought a jar of coconut oil to use for my winter dry skin. I have never tried anything that works so well, not even my go-to aloe that I have been using for years. Thanks for giving me other ideas for it as well.
You can get coconut oil at any health food store. By the way, it is great for oil pulling (google it for more info)…I pull every other morning and it works…
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