10 Benefits Of Using Coconut Oil For Skin And Hair

Only recently has coconut oil shot to popularity in the Western world but this amazing versatile oil has been a staple in Southern India, Philippines and Indonesia for over thousands of years.

Ancient Indian Ayurvedic texts of over 4000 years old describe in detail the numerous health benefits of coconut oil. In the beauty world today, coconut oil is the craze! Fetched from Ayurveda, there are a number of beauty uses and beauty benefits of coconut oil!

Before we look at the top 10 beauty benefits of coconut oil, first check out its ingredient profile!

# Skin moisturizer

Coconut oil contains plant-based fats that will lubricate and deeply moisturize skin cells. It’s also rich in anti-oxidants and contains vitamin E that is known as the skin vitamin and the ‘Protector’. Vitamin E bolsters the skin’s UV defense mechanism and keeps skin connective tissues strong, thereby checking sagging skin especially cheeks. After washing your face, massage a dollop of coconut oil while your face is still wet and pat dry with a soft towel. Allow the coconut oil to sink into your skin pores and keep your skin smooth and supple.

# Chemical-free shaving cream

Almost everyone is replacing their shaving cream with coconut oil and with good reasons too! Slathering coconut oil on your hands and legs before shaving will ensure a smooth shave free of any accidental cuts. It’s got antimicrobial properties that will stave off any contaminants and germs from skin. Coconut oil also works as a wonderful moisturizer after shaving for silky glossy skin.

# Eye makeup remover

Neatly slide off mascara or eyeliner with just a pea sized amount of coconut oil. Apply a little coconut oil onto a clean cotton ball and gently dab over your eye makeup to remove it swiftly. Rinse your eyes with tepid water and pat dry. Open your eyes to luscious moisturized lashes and soft under eye skin!

# Ear wax remedy for instant relief

Instantly unplug blocked ears with coconut oil! We hear so many folk remedies which use warm olive oil to loosen ear wax and provide instant relief for blocked ears. I hear you asking can coconut oil really be used? If anything, coconut oil is even better than olive oil as it contains anti-pathogenic properties, which can fight off any infection and bacteria that may be growing inside your ear. To use coconut oil as an instant ear wax remedy, warm up 2 tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil and store immediately in a glass dropper bottle. Lie down on your side and put two drops of warm coconut oil into your blocked ear. Wait for 20 minutes and move your jaw around to work the coconut oil down your ear canal. For me, two ear drops cured me instantly but to be practical, use this remedy every night till your blocked ear is cured.

# Coconut oil eye cream

To keep fine lines and wrinkles away from the thin sensitive skin around your eyes, use coconut oil as your only eye cream. Coconut oil has medium chain fatty acids that enable it to swiftly penetrate through your skin, lubricating skin cells. After facial cleansing, pat a small amount of coconut oil under and around your eyes for an amazing wrinkle-busting eye cream.

# Nourishing scalp treatment

How many of you have ever treated your scalp to a nourishing treatment?! Let’s all start showing our scalp some TLC, people. All you need is to warm up 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and start massaging that onto your scalp. This will improve blood circulation to the hair roots and follicles and promote hair growth. Do this once a week for best results.

# Dandruff removal

Dandruff normally comes with an itchy dry scalp. Coconut oil contains antimicrobial and anti-pathogenic properties which will fight microbial and fungal activity in the scalp. Dandruff is caused by a fungus and coconut oil will help eliminate dandruff from your scalp.

You can try a super easy overnight coconut oil hair treatment by warming up coconut oil and applying it onto your scalp in gentle circular motions. Next, loosely wrap your hair into a bun and wash off the next morning. Remember to place a towel over your pillow to absorb excess oils and keep your pillow clean!

# Tame wild frizzes

I’ve used coconut oil so many times to smooth out fly aways and frizzy hair during summer. And let me tell you, its so effective, you don’t need to use hairspray at all. Coconut oil will get the job done perfectly. Simply get a dime sized amount of coconut oil in your hand and run it through your frizzes. Voila! Your frizzes are tamed and you’re good to go!

# Leave in conditioner

For those of you with frizzy, dry or uncontrollable hair, you must try out the one of the most natural hair conditioners on this planet ; coconut oil. Coconut oil contains so many healthy fatty acids including lauric, caprylic and capric acids that will lock moisture into your hair stands. Replace your normal hair conditioner with extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil. Your wild frizzy hair will be easy to untangle and become silky smooth.

# Coconut oil facial cleansing

So many people out there spend extra bucks buying the ‘perfect’ night cream. I’m sticking with my everyday coconut oil night routine which is just the perfect one for me!

To adopt this skin rejuvenating routine, start with cleansing your face with honey or just pure water. Next, place a pea sized blob of coconut oil on your palm and start massaging it on your face in circular motions. Place a warm wet washcloth over your face to open your pores and let the goodness sink it. You can keep wringing the washcloth in warm water and placing it over your face as this has soothing therapeutic benefits. Finally, pat dry with a clean towel and enjoy silky skin!