Coconut Oil :Most people want to know what ingredients go into their beauty products. However, with so many toxins, fillers and foreign ingredients in beauty products, it’s difficult to be sure.
One way to stay as natural as possible when it comes to what you put on your body is to make it yourself. Coconut oil is a natural ingredient with many, many uses. It can be used on its own as a moisturizer, lip balm or hair treatment. It can also be jazzed up with a few simple ingredients to create some really useful homemade products.
1. Perfect Skin Facial Moisturizer
Coconut oil on its own can be too moisturizing for many people’s faces, but this mix of ingredients creates the perfect lotion. The inclusion of vitamin E can help brighten your skin, and the lemon scent is invigorating.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 drops vitamin E oil
Directions: Whip solid coconut oil with a hand mixer until fluffy. Fold in the lemon juice and vitamin E oil. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
2. All-Natural Facial Exfoliator
For an at-home spa facial without the hefty price tag, try this all natural face scrub. It’s gentle but does a great job of removing dead skin cells and any rough skin that might be on the face. Try it once a week for smooth, radiant skin.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted or soft
- ¼ cup baking soda
Directions: Mix the ingredients until they are blended and creamy. Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
3. Anti-Aging Facial Cream
If you’re looking to avoid chemicals but still enjoy a cream that can help moisturize and make your skin look younger, this cream is for you. Coconut oil has been shown to have numerous health benefits like skin barrier repair, an anti-inflammatory effect, and could even help with wrinkle prevention!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 10 drops rose essential oil
- 10 drops neroli essential oil
- Directions: Whip solid coconut oil until it becomes light and airy. Next, add the rest of the ingredients and whip again. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
4. Coconut Oil Makeup Remover
One of the easiest ways to use coconut oil is as a makeup remover. You can use this basic recipe to create one that is sure to hydrate your skin while removing all of your makeup. Simply dab it onto a soft, warm washcloth and gently rub the makeup remover into your skin. Rinse and moisturize!
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
Directions: Whip the coconut oil until it becomes fluffy, then fold in the olive oil. Pour the mixture into a jar and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
5. Brown Sugar Lip Scrub
If your lips are in need of exfoliation a lip scrub does wonders. This particular lip scrub is not only easy to make but also tastes delicious! Once you combine the ingredients you can use your finger to gently scrub your lips until they are smooth and soft.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and transfer them to a small, seal able container. Store at room temperature up to 2 months.Read More..
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