Say hello to your new best friend: coconut oil. Ever wonder what’s up with the crazy coconut oil bandwagon that’s circling the beauty industry right now? I’m here to tell you about how incredible the oil that’s been sitting in your kitchen cabinet really is.
Repeat after me, moisturize. Coconut oil has a very high fat content that makes it the ultimate savior when my skin gets dry. It softens dry patches like no other and it has a natural antiseptic that will save you from rashes. Can’t get that waterproof mascara to come off? Coconut oil makes a great and inexpensive makeup remover. Having personally experience using coconut oil in my face routine, I can honestly say that coconut oil has saved my skin. I have very sensitive skin and coconut oil is the only makeup remover that doesn’t irritate my skin. My skin hasn’t experienced dryness or rough patches in over a year, which used to be a problem for me every time the season changes. I have little-to-no acne anymore and the shine on my T-zone has significantly reduced due to the anti inflammatory properties. My skin now feels softer than it ever has before, making it easier to do my makeup routine.
And can you say, hello gorgeous hair? Coconut oil is extremely beneficial to hair. It can be used as a homemade deep conditioning hair mask that tames frizz and keeps hair looking shiny without weighing it down. It can also be used to tame those pesky fly-aways for any formal event that comes up. And the best part? You’ll smell like a tropical paradise.
In the mood for a spa night or period cramps got you down? Coconut oil has you covered. Melt a tablespoon of water into your bath for silky smooth water that feels as good as it sounds. Grab a teaspoon sized coconut and your significant other (or a friend) and get a massage party going. In the mood for a home DIY mani-pedi? Use coconut oil to soften and moisturize your cuticles.
Did I forget to mention animals? Coconut oil is a great natural remedy for any animal, however always be sure to check with your veterinarian first. We live in a cold city, which means dry, cracked paws for our furry friends. Dab a little bit of coconut oil into the pad of your pet’s food before and after walks. You can also use it on their fur for a little extra shine after a bath or shower, it will also help nourish and protect their skin.
Many have heard about oil pulling, most have no clue what it really is. Oil pulling is the practice of swishing up to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil for 15-20 minutes for oral benefits such as: dissolving plaque and other harmful toxins. In my love for coconut oil, I tried this new wacky beauty hack. Let me be the first to say, I really hated swishing the oil around in my mouth. It feels slimy and the fact you have to do it for 20 minutes made my feel gaggy the entire time. But once time was up and I rinsed my mouth, I noticed a significant difference in how white my teeth were. Throughout the day I also noticed that I didn’t get horrible breath, which usually happens to me by the end of the day. So conclusion? I think I’ll try oil pulling again, it’s not my favorite method of whitening my teeth but I did see results!
Last but not least, you can use coconut oil as lube. Now, before you start thinking I’m a nutcase, hear me out. Recently, doctors have concluded that so far, using coconut oil as lube hasn’t received any red flags from side effects. “So far, it seems safe” Jennifer Gunter, MD, an OBGYN of San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. That being said, try testing it out down there for you and see how your body reacts. Many women enjoy the benefit of using it because it’s a natural remedy for vaginal dryness and its antiseptic properties make it great for keeping gross fungal infections away. One major detail about using coconut oil as lube however, don’t use it if you and your partner are using latex condoms. The oil can strip the condom, and thus can cause breakage and nobody got time for that.
Coconut oil is a miracle that needs to be apart every girls beauty routine, don’t believe me? Give it try and find out for yourself how incredible this oil is.