Besides being widely used in cooking and as a hair oil, coconut oil also has vast benefits for skin care. Let’s have a look at 8 different ways to include coconut oil in your skincare!
As a Moisturizer: Heat a few drops of coconut oil and apply it to your legs, arms, and other dry spots after taking a shower to hydrate your skin.
As a Face Wash: Rich in antibacterial properties and fatty acids, coconut oil makes a great option for face washing. Apply oil on the face before wiping it with a damp cloth or simply washing it with water.
DIY Face Mask: Take a pinch of turmeric, lemon juice, honey, and coconut oil to make a DIY face mask that hydrates and nourishes your face. Apply it and wash it after 15 minutes.
Remove Eye Makeup: Coconut oil can be used to remove waterproof mascara as well. Just put a few drops of oil on a cotton ball and gently sweep it over your eyes while paying attention to under-eyes too.
As a Highlighter: Coconut oil also works as a wonderful natural highlighter which can be applied on top of makeup bringing a glow and dewy look to your face.
Shaving Cream: Coconut oil, an inexpensive natural anti-microbial can be used as a shaving cream that will add a soothing and hydrated layer on your legs or underarms.
As an Eye Cream: Apply a few drops of coconut oil under your eyes with your finger or on a cotton ball before bed to hydrate and protect the dry skin which can be caused due to age, weather, dehydration, etc.
Treat Acne: As coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties it helps in treating acne. You can use just the oil or make a mixture of oil and honey.
While this information may help you in a better skincare routine, it’s best to consult an expert in case of serious health conditions.