There are very few beauty products that we can honestly say are
cure-alls, but coconut oil comes pretty close. You can use it for
everything from healing scars to moisturizing dry knees. Recently, all
the talk about relying on this oil for fresh breath got us thinking: what can't coconut oil do? The answer: mattify (and it took us a minute to come up with that one). Celebrities like Emma Stone
count it among their favorite natural ingredients, and you should, too.
We just stuck to the beauty applications here, but there are tons more tasks it can handle, from starting fires to losing a few pounds. So head to your local health food store, pick up a jar, and allow this list to help you get creative with coconuts.
Even the most resistant waterproof mascara doesn't stand a chance
against coconut oil. Apply it directly to the face as an oil cleanser or
let it sit on your skin with a cotton pad. Makeup will melt away.
Coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Gargling for 20 minutes with a spoonful of oil (aka oil pulling) can help clear up germs in the mouth, leading to fresher breath, whiter teeth, and healthier gums.
Start this all-natural lice treatment with a rinse of apple cider vinegar.
Once the vinegar has dried, apply coconut oil to the entire head and
let sit for 12 to 24 hours. Brush through hair with fine comb, and
shampoo.
Coconut oil is the ideal remedy for chapped lips especially because
it's semisolid at room temperature. Pack a bit in a miniature jar and
smooth over lips all day long.
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8Stretch-Mark Cream
Expectant moms should keep a jar of coconut oil nearby to help ward
off stretch marks, but anyone can use this as a topical treatment for
scars. While the oil won't fade any marks, it can help prevent dark
spots and blisters from forming.
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9Under-Eye Cream
Don't want to spend the extra money on eye cream? Use a dab of
coconut oil on under-eye bags and fine lines. It's light enough for the
most delicate skin on your face.
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10Body Scrub
Mix half a cup of coconut oil with a handful of coarse salt or sugar
to create an exfoliator. The moisturizing oil will last long after the
grains have melted away.
Flyaways be gone with this smoothing treatment. Just rub a dime-size
amount in your hands and smooth from midshaft to ends for frizz-free
style that's high on shine.
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12Massage Oil
Warm coconut oil in the microwave and add a few drops of essential oil like lavender or peppermint for a soothing massage mix.
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13Whitening Toothpaste
Run out of toothpaste? Grab the closest can of coconut oil and add
baking soda for a quick fix. Everyone will wonder how you got such a
white smile.
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14Shaving Cream
Who said shaving cream has to lather? Use this balm as a base to get a
closer shave that leaves legs smooth instead of dried out. You can also
use it alone or with other ingredients in this DIY shave cream recipe.
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15Dandruff Treatment
Dandruff and dry scalp
go hand in hand. So send moisture right to the roots with a nightly
coconut oil treatment. Just apply lightly to roots and massage in, which
will also stimulate hair growth.
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16Body Oil
Why purchase a separate body oil when you can keep the coconut oil
near the bath? Just slather it on wet skin after the shower, then pat
dry. You'll smell like a beach vacation all day. Plus it has a natural
SPF 4.
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17Itch Relief
Burns, bug bites, and bruises could all be soothed with a topical balm of coconut oil.
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18Deep Conditioner
You can use hot coconut oil as a preshampoo treatment to soothe dry hair before you shampoo and condition. Leave in for at least an hour for an all-over moisturizing treatment.
Apply coconut oil at night for maximum moisturizing benefits. The
antioxidants are great for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles while you
sleep.
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20Leave-In Conditioner
Hydrate dry hair by using coconut oil as a leave-in conditioner. Apply a small amount to wet strands to seal in moisture.
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21Deodorant
Yes, you can make your own natural deodorant at home (and it works). Mix coconut oil with arrowroot powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and a scented oil for a DIY odor fix.
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