Aside from the well documented health benefits associated with the consumption of coconut oil, there are some compelling reasons to incorporate coconut oil into your beauty regimen. Here are five benefits of coconut oil that I have tried and keep in my beauty rotation. It’s important to use an organic virgin coconut oil. I use this one. If you haven’t used coconut oil before, it’s important to know that it solidifies in cooler temperatures and needs to be warmed in your hand before using.

1. As an eye make up remover. The coconut oil makes quick work of removing eye make up with the added benefit of keeping the skin around the eyes smooth and hydrated. Because there are so many truly wonderful beauty related uses for coconut oil, I’d definitely recommend keeping a jar in your bathroom.

2. As a night time facial moisturizer. If you have a tendency toward dry skin like I do, you’ll find that a little bit of coconut oil massaged into the face and neck before bed will leave your skin feeling baby soft by morning. It’s like a deep conditioning for the face. I do this every Sunday night after using a 30% glycolic acid peel. (I talk more about the benefits of glycolic acid and how to use it safely at home in another post.)

3. As a deep condition for the hair. I have naturally course wavy hair. Once a week I put my hair into a pony tale and coat the hair in the pony tale with coconut oil and then wrap it up into a bun and cover it with an old sock before I go to bed. This keeps the oil from getting all over the pillow. In the morning, rinse and wash as normal, followed by an appropriate conditioner for your hair type.

4. As a body scrub. This might be my favorite use for coconut oil. I mix white sugar with equal parts coconut oil and keep it in a plastic container in my shower for a wonderful body scrub. You’ll be amazed at how silky and smooth this leaves your skin. I love how my legs look after I’ve used this scrub.

5. Massage oil. My daughters are swimmers that love to have their back and shoulders massaged after a tough practice; coconut oil is the perfect organic massage oil for soothing sore muscles.

Because I’m an avid Amazon shopper and Prime member, I buy as much as I can online. I’m sure there are other brands of organic coconut oil available at department stores in your area. This is the brand that I use and love. It’s always nice to check out the reviews and see what type of uses and experiences other people have had with it.

Check out 101 Uses for Coconut Oil by Wellness Mama for more incredible ways to use coconut oil.

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