Most people do not even know how coconut oil smells like. It is only at the coast where people use coconut oil for various uses and even there, the population that uses this fabulous commodity is very little. Coconut oil is one of the greatest products that you can use with versatility. Here are 5 great uses of coconut oil .
1. As a hair moisturizer
Coconut oil is a great moisturizer. If you have a feeling that your hair is a little dry, you can use coconut oil on it by using it as a hair mask. All that you need to do is apply coconut oil on your hair starting from the roots up. Massage the oil and ensure that every section of your hair is covered. You can pile the hair on top of your head and wrap with a scarf then leave the coconut oil on for as long as you can. Leaving it overnight if you don’t need to rush in the morning is the best way. When you want to wash it off wear a shower cap then stand under a hot shower. This will bring extra moisture out of the oil and in to your scalp for extra hair health. Remove the shower cap then rinse of all the coconut oil with the warm water then carry out your normal shampooing and conditioning routine. You will notice just how much bouncier and shinier your hair will be.
2. As a body moisturizer
After taking a shower before bed, apply coconut oil all over your body. Give the oil some time to seep in to your skin then get in to bed. A few days of this and you will notice just how different your body will be. It will be as soft as a baby’s butt.
3. As a makeup remover
It is not wise to sleep with makeup. When you get home and you are too tired to take a quick shower before bed, you can still remove your make up. Take coconut oil and apply it all over your face ensuring that reaches all the makeup areas. Take a damp towel and use it to remove your make up. The good thing about the coconut oil is that it will remain on your skin when you are done with removing your make up and it will do wonders for your face.
4. As a body scrub
Body scrub is very expensive at the store. Who said that you can only find scrub at the store? Coconut oil can be mixed with sugar to make amazing body scrub. All areas of your body can be scrubbed using the body scrub that you make from sugar and coconut oil. Coconut oil also has anti-fungal properties which makes it great for the skin. It also works to soften the skin on the feet and palms of your hands.
5. As a shaving cream
This applies especially to women. When you apply coconut oil to your legs before shaving, you will have a very easy time shaving. The razor won’t have any difficulty moving over your skin and any coconut oil that will remain on your legs will work to keep your legs smooth and shiny.