When asked to recommend the best beauty products, several names come to mind: Kylie Cosmetics, L’Oreal, Fenty Beauty… the list of expensive brands goes on. Wouldn’t it be convenient if there was one all-healing, multi-purpose product that could naturally address any beauty issue one has?
I have good news for you: coconut oil is your new best friend.
Hair
Coconut oil contains fatty acids and has a low molecular structure, enabling it to penetrate your hair follicles easily. In doing so, coconut oil not only nourishes, but also strengthens and protects dry and/or frizzy hair. In addition to this, coconut oil acts as a great dandruff preventative due to its moisturising properties. Simply massage the oil into your hair, leave it in overnight, and wash it out with shampoo in the morning!
Face and Body
Since coconut oil has natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it can act as a non-invasive facial cleanser. Unlike many expensive, high-end facial cleansers, coconut oil is free from harsh chemicals. It is also an anti-oxidant, and can thus be used to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and even stretch marks. The copious amounts of vitamin E contained in coconut oil makes it an effective and gentle moisturiser, leaving both your face and body glowing and smooth. For those who use makeup, coconut oil can also act as a primer that softens the skin and leaves the face with a dewy look after foundation has been applied. It even minimises the size of ones pores, thereby reducing acne!
Oral
As mentioned above, coconut oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. This means that it can be used as a great breath freshener! Gargling with a spoonful of coconut oil for several minutes actually kills the germs in the mouth, resulting in fresh breath, whiter teeth and healthier gums. To zhuzh it up a bit, when mixed with baking soda, coconut oil also acts as a whitening toothpaste! Conversations will never have been more pleasant.
All of these mentioned benefits are simply scratching the surface. With so many brilliant beauty and hygiene properties, why break the bank on chemically-harsh products? Coconut oil can be purchased from local pharmacies, health and wellness stores, and even from most supermarkets.
You can thank me later.