Health Benefits of Coconut Oil You Cant Afford To Miss

When it comes to caring for and enhancing beauty, sometimes the best things to use are natural.

From the oils to nutrients that we can get from natural sources, you will be amazed at the many benefits our hair and skin can get from taking the time to nurture and treat our bodies the natural way.

one of these amazing treatment you can benefit from coconut oil are:


1. Body lotion: using coconut oil as a body lotion is something you should consider doing because you wil love it.
not only does the oil absorb into the skin easily, you can be rest assured that your skin will remain glossy and lush throughout the entire day. it helps out some
scars from your younger days just be sure to shower really well at night so you dont have residues that could keep up dirts and residues of excess oil from subsequent days.

2. Make up removal: an easy way to remove your make up is to use coconut oil. simply dab a cotton pad into the oil and wipe your face clean with it. the oil will take off all your makeup no matter how matte it is.

3. Stretch mark removal: if you are an expectant mum
 or you have stretch hips, eyes, butt cheeks, stomach or arms, coconut oil is great in reducing the appearance of these stretchmarks. while the oil wouldnt fade the marks completely, it can help reduce the appearance and will soothe stretching skin during pregnancy.

4. Breathe Freshner: coconut oil is packed with anti fungal and anti bacterial properties swishing around oil in your mouth for about 20 mins can help eliminate germs that lead to bad breathe and infections for a fresher and healthier mouth.

5. Body Scrub: mixing coconut oil with brown sugar or coarse salt will create an exfoliator to get rid of dead skin and hyper pigmentation. the oil wil also act as a moisturiser to soothe your skin and heal scarrings.

6. Massage Oil: coconut oil is the perfect ingredient for a massage. Place sonme oil in a microwave safe bowl and heat up for some seconds, take it out and add a dash of peppermint or lavender oil and gently rub into your skin.


7. Lice Solution: to get rid of lice, simply rinse the hair with apple, cidar and vinegar and leave to dry. follow with pouring coconut oil in the hair and letting it sit for 12-24 hours after elapsing the time, brush your hair with a fine comb and wash with a shampoo.

8. Dandruff Solution: simply apply coconut oil to the root and scalp of your hair day and night by massaging. this is also great because it helps stimulate hair growth.

9. Teeth Whitener: get a bright smile with coconut oil and baking soda mixture. put some baking soda in a bowl and add some coconut oil then mix. use your tooth brush to take a pea sized amount to brush your teeth.

10. Itch/Bite relief: apply some coconut oil to the bite or bitch area and massage gently, leave to soak in and enjoy the rest of your day.

11. Deep Conditioner: coconut oil is great for soothing dry hair. You can do this as a pre shampoo to soothe hair before you shampoo  or as leave in conditioner to leave your tresses nice and moisturised all day long.


Source: NaijaHottest