What I love the most about coconut oil is that is NATURAL. no fragrances and anything that could possibly irritate my skin or scalp. As everyone has mentioned this miracle product can be almost everything. This is how I use it to soften, strengthen and grow my natural hair.
1. MOISTURIZER/SPRITZER:
Because virgin changes state from liquid/solid in different temperatures it lends itself to different containers. Use an old spray bottle, melt your coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave, pour it into the spray bottle then add some warm water and voila- daily spritzer!
I use this to spray may hair almost every morning especially if I haven't done anything to it the night before. Or (secret), I carry it in my bag and spritz throughout the day when I feel heat has worn out my strands.
2. LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER:
Because this is an oil its best for moisturizing and strengthening weak strands and not leaving your scalp layered wit thick product.
After an evening wash(with conditioner) or event wetting your hair with warm water, towel dry your hair and rub some coconut oil through your hair and scalp. Tie or braid your hair into four sections to seal in moisture, wrap your head in a sating scarf and your hair is soft, stretched and strengthened the next morning.
3. FOR EVEN-TONED SKIN: Steps: 1. Steam or wash face 2. To dry, lightly dab with a towel without completely drying it 3. Apply coconut oil
This is best done the night before, the heat from warm water opens your pores improving the absorption potential of the coconut oil.
Result: Soft skin, improved appearance of black heads and improved skin tone
I enjoy using the coconut oil which is unscented. Its great for both skin and hair. On cold days I just pop in microwave to soften and it works well with other items in my beauty routine.
I bought this mainly for oil pulling and I found that it did not work as well as I had seen online yet I was too afraid to try again (of course the results get better the more times you attempt it). I used the basic method of oil pulling where you melt the oil and use it like mouthwash. I lasted 11 minutes before the thought of all my spit expanding in my mouth freaked me out enough that I had to stop! I did not notice an immediate difference but that evening I had an EXCRUCIATING headache - which in itself was awful but the coconut oil is supposed to pull out toxins from your body and clearly it had done that job. I have not yet used this oil on my hair, but I hear it works miracles. Personally I find it to be amazing when used as a lip balm and for frying veggies :)
Coconut oil is so awesome you can use it for many things and it is really good for your health. I personally use it every night and massage it into my scalp it gives great results for hair growth and it leaves my hair looking healthy! Another thing I use it for is to remove my make up works like a bomb. Also much more healthier to use coconut oil for cooking your food.
Coconut oil is a wonder product for moisturising skin and hair, but it's also makes a major difference in treating eczema.
I've suffered from eczema all my life and I've been worried about the effects of using creams containing cortisone on my skin. Cortisone is known to thin the skin, but coconut oil provides an all-natural alternative. Rub coconut oil on affected areas before bed, leave it on overnight and you'll soon see results.
WARNING: It can stain sheets, so use the 'less is more' method or use an old sheet.
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