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Until a few years ago, few people knew about coconut oil.

But today it is easily found, even in supermarkets.

Have you bought some and don't really know how to use it?

You don't know whether to eat it, drink it… or maybe even take a bath with it?

Do not panic ! We have prepared a practical guide for you all beauty uses coconut oil.

This way, you will be able to pamper your skin and your hair with coconut oil, and from tonight! Watch the easy guide:

To print this practical guide in PDF, click here.

Which coconut oil to choose?

Before buying your coconut oil, take a good look at the label! Use only cold pressed coconut oil.

In fact, avoid refined or heat-extracted oils, as these processes inhibit the antioxidant and healing properties of coconut oil.

For your homemade beauty treatments, we recommend that you use virgin and certified organic coconut oil. I recommend this one that I use daily for my beauty treatments:

FOR HAIR

Repairing mask

Nothing worse than dry, damaged hair, with unruly frizz. But know that coconut oil does real wonders because it contains fatty acids that soften the hair.

The best way to apply it is to melt a dab of coconut oil in the palm of your hand - handy, because you also moisturize your hands at the same time.

Part your hair into large strands and apply coconut oil all the way through the hair, one strand at a time, working from the roots to the ends. To fully penetrate the oil, run a comb through your hair.

Wrap your hair in a towel and let it sit for at least 15 min, then wash it with a mild shampoo.

For the more patient, you can also put your hair in a bun and leave the mask on overnight, and shampoo in the morning. In fact, the longer you let the mask act, the softer and smoother your hair will be!

Anti-dandruff

Often, dandruff is the result of an overly dry scalp.

Fortunately, you can easily get rid of dandruff by moisturizing your scalp with a coconut oil treatment.

Every evening, apply a little coconut oil to the hairline and gently massage the scalp.

Leave on for a few minutes, then shampoo.

The great thing is that coconut oil promotes hair growth too!

Anti-frizz

This is one of the most well-known beauty uses for coconut oil, as it contains natural oils that wick water and prevent the appearance of frizz.

To make the hair shinier, smooth a small amount of coconut oil on the split ends and damaged.

And to easily detangle your hair with your fingers, just apply a thin layer of coconut oil to the surface of the hair.

Remember thata small quantity of coconut oil is more than enough, as it is particularly moisturizing.

FOR THE SKIN

Shaving cream

Thanks to its lubricating properties, coconut oil is an excellent shaving balm.

Fortunately, because you should know that commercial shaving foams are full of chemicals!

And believe me, you really don't need chemicals to shave your legs or armpits!

Fortunately, the coconut oil alternative is here! It is inexpensive, it naturally eliminates germs and in addition it leaves a pleasant scent. You'll see, it smells so good.

And thanks to its soothing properties for the skin, your legs will be perfectly hydrated (but without leaving the skin oily)! Check out the trick here.

Moisturizer

If coconut oil is THE ideal remedy for relieving chapped lips, it's because it keeps in a semi-solid state at room temperature.

And it's so easy! Put some oil in a mini glass jar, and you're good to go. All you have to do is apply this natural balm to your lips throughout the day. Check out the trick here.

Night cream

Coconut oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer. But I also advise you to use it as a night cream, on cleansed skin.

Just mix a little coconut oil with your regular moisturizer. The fatty acids in the oil will strengthen the skin's natural barrier, the hydrolipidic film.

This night cream prevents the skin from drying out. Plus, the antioxidants in coconut oil are great for reducing fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

Eye makeup remover

Coconut oil is an excellent natural makeup remover. Yes, know that it works perfectly even on waterproof mascara!

Put a small dab of coconut oil on a cotton ball. Pass the cotton gently over the area of ​​the face to be removed, not forgetting the area under the eyes.

Finish using your usual face cleanser.

Coconut oil is particularly effective because it instantly dissolves all makeup.

With a big advantage over commercial makeup removers: your skin is not only clear and clean, but also perfectly hydrated, even the delicate area around the eyes!

To discover : Finally a Homemade Mascara Recipe Your Eyes WILL LOVE!

Highlighter (illuminator) of complexion

There's nothing like a discreet touch of highlighter on the top of the cheekbones to reduce signs of fatigue on the face.

To brighten the face and brighten the eyes, just apply a small amount of coconut oil on top of your makeup.

Dab coconut oil on the inner corner of the eye and on the top of the cheekbones to add radiance and depth to your face.

HOME RECIPES

In the morning, we all want to go to the hammam to pamper our skin.

But when you haven't even finished making breakfast for the kids, you know very well that it's impossible.

I have the solution ! Check out these homemade coconut oil recipes. They're quick, easy to do, and your skin will be softer and smoother than ever!

Body scrub

To make this body scrub, nothing could be simpler. Heat 100 g of coconut oil over very low heat, and remove from the heat.

Add 180 g of brown sugar then a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Note: for a scrub that stimulates the muscles and detoxifies the body, you can replace the sugar with coffee grounds. Check out the trick here.

Face mask

Here is a homemade mask for your face that you will love! Just mix 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tbsp of coconut oil.

Then apply on the face and neck (clean and dry) and leave on for 15 to 20 min. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.

Anti-aging cream

To make your homemade anti-aging cream, mix 100g of coconut oil, 220g of shea butter and a few drops of vanilla extract. Check out the trick here.

OTHER USES

Be aware that coconut oil has many other benefits for the skin. For example, you can use it to heal and heal a wound faster, relieve burns and sunburns, or even moisturize very dry skin.

Fresh breath

Coconut oil also has powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

To remove mouth bacteria and dental plaque, use coconut oil mouthwash (about 1 tbsp) for 20 minutes.

If this treatment seems surprising to you, know that it is based on an Ayurvedic method used for centuries and with proven effectiveness: the gandouch.

With this treatment, you will have fresher breath, whiter teeth and healthier gums.

But that's not all ! According to this scientific study, mouthwashes with coconut oil can also prevent the onset of cavities.

Your turn...

Have you tried any of these beauty treatments for coconut oil? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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