Have you ever thought about how many hundreds of dollars you spend on beauty products each year? What if there was one product that could replace all of them? Luckily, there is such a product: coconut oil. Known most commonly for its healing and moisturizing properties, coconut oil can function as a wonderful cure-all that can easily replace your beauty products while saving you money.
- Deodorant
Lauric acid, the main fatty acid found in coconut oil, works to eliminate the bacteria that causes body odor, which makes it perfect for deodorant. Coconut oil can also be mixed with baking soda and any essential oil to create a stronger-working deodorant.
- Lip Gloss
Coconut oil provides moisture and a lightweight shine when applied to lips. Mix it with your favorite lipstick to create luminous color.
- Lubricant
Coconut oil is moisturizing, odorless, and fragrance-free, making it the perfect all-natural lubricant. The good news is that you don’t have to make any more embarrassing trips to the store for lubricant.
- Teeth Whitener
If you’ve ever heard of oil pulling, which involves swishing coconut oil like mouthwash, you probably know that coconut oil has amazing benefits for your teeth and gums. The lauric acid kills the bad bacteria and dissolves plaque, leaving your teeth shiny and new. For extra whitening, brush your teeth with a mixture of coconut oil, baking soda, and toothpaste.
- Moisturizer
Coconut oil is great for hydrating your face and your body. Use it to replace your expensive night cream, as it moisturizes while simultaneously fighting acne. It’s also a great replacement for lotions and cellulite creams.
- Skin Exfoliant
Coconut oil makes a great skin scrub when mixed with the right exfoliant. To get soft, rosy lips, mix with sugar to exfoliate. To exfoliate the whole body, mix coconut oil with brown sugar for soft, supple skin. To get rid of cellulite, mix coconut oil with coffee to revitalize the skin and break up the fatty deposits.
- Face Mask
For a brightening facial that heals acne scars and evens skin tone, try mixing coconut oil with honey, applying it to your face, and leaving it on for 30 minutes to an hour. Your skin will love you for it.
- Eye Makeup Remover
Say goodbye to expensive eye makeup removers for good. Coconut oil is strong enough to get off waterproof mascara, yet gentle enough for the sensitive skin around your eye.
- Shaving Cream
Coconut oil is the perfect solution for those with sensitive skin. It moisturizes while you shave, so you’ll never get embarrassing razor burn again.
- Deep Conditioner
Coconut oil is the best thing you could ever possibly put on your hair. It heals split ends, repairs damaged hair, and promotes growth. Just heat it up and apply overnight once or twice weekly for best results.
