Okay, so today well share the hygiene, skin, and beauty benefits of coconut oil. I hope youve gotten some benefit from what Ive already shared and I appreciate the comment by Morgan regarding oil pulling that Ive made mention of in this posting. Please share the information with others as it will definitely improve their quality of life if utilized, and thanks for doing so. Thats what its all about! So now to begin..., 1. Skin moisturizer - Apply 1 tsp of coconut oil to hands and rub into needed areas for hydration. 2. Mineralizing toothpaste - Mix equal parts of coconut oil with baking soda then add a few drops of peppermint essential oil for homemade toothpaste. 3. Lip Balm – Can soothe chapped lips. Can also mix with beeswax and lavender essential oil for homemade chap stick. 4. Coconut Shampoo – Coconut can cleanse hair and great if used with apple cider vinegar. 5. Oil Pulling – To oil pull, swish oil between teeth for 5-10 minutes to kill bad bacteria and freshen your breath.(Thanks again Morgan for your comment!) 6. Natural Deodorant- Excellent as natural deodorant and can be used for deodorant recipe by mixing with baking soda and essential oils. 7. Face Wash – Coconut oil can be used in natural face wash recipe to cleanse an moisturize. Lavender and tea tree essential oils are also excellent. 8. Wound Salve – Perfect to use as wound ointment because of anti-microbial properties. Put on just like you would neosporin. 9. Hair Conditioner - Add to hair as conditioner to repair split ends. Rub in hair and leave in for 30 minutes, then rinse. 10. Body Lotion – Use coconut oil by itself as natural body lotion or mix as part of body butter recipe with shea butter. Its not greasy and will be absorbed right into the skin. 11. Cellulite Solution – Use as cellulite-reduction cream with grapefruit essential oil. Mix 1 tbsp coconut oil with 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil then massage into area after getting out of shower. Use a counter-clockwise motion. 12. Eye Makeup Remover – Use with cotton swab as eye makeup remover instead of chemicals. 13. Shaving cream – Excellent replacement for shaving lotion that provides a gentle glide for a razor and soothes skin. Especially good for those whose skin is easily irritated. (For guys and gals) 14. Bath Soak – Mix 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil, with 1/4 cup epsom salts for an incredible healing bath. Use Celtic salt if detoxing. 15. Sunscreen / Sunburn remedy – Coconut oil is an SPF 4 and can soothe and moisturize skin from sunburn. 16. Personal Lubricant – Often used as personal bedroom lubricant and won’t disturb vaginal flora like other lubricants. 17. Anti-Aging Skincare – Put coconut oil on skin before bed to reduce age spots and wrinkles. 18. Massage Oil – Coconut oil works as the perfect massage oil and when mixed with lavender and peppermint essential oils can relax and heal sore muscles. 19. Insect repellent – Mixing coconut oil with essential oils of peppermint, rosemary, tea tree and citronella are more effective and safer than DEET at keeping bugs away. As always, Id appreciate hearing your input or uses. GOD bless
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:29:36 +0000
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