Beauty/Hair Secrets: Using Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

My love for organic coconut oil as a beauty product is never ending. In this post, I'm going to share my secrets with you, that have been passed down to me.

What to look for when purchasing your coconut oil: 

- USDA Organic seal

- Organic Extra Virgin

- Cold pressed

- Unrefined

Ways to use coconut oil:

- Eye makeup remover-

(Does not sting the eyes, great for moisturizing and conditioning eye lashes)

- Excellent moisturizer (massage oil) for all skin types on the face and body-

(Coconut oil is very nourishing for the skin. It has antimicrobial properties and antioxidants which help fight free radicals to help keep skin looking youthful.)

****Virgin coconut oil doesn't clog your skin pores yet helps to clear the toxic buildup in them.

*Great to use on dry skin. Example(s): Hands, cuticles, elbows, knees and feet. Any area that is dry, coconut oil is your miracle worker.

- Hair conditioner-

(Makes hair shiny and keeps it looking healthy. Helps prevent split ends and breakage. Helps reduce protein loss, and is ideal for bringing hair back to life while it strengthens dry, over-styled, damaged and dull hair. Also controls dandruff.)

How to use coconut oil on the hair:

Deep conditioning treatment: Add the coconut oil on dry hair starting at the scalp massaging it in and then work it down to the ends. Pin it up and leave it on over night so it will penetrate into the scalp and hair shaft. In the morning, when you take a shower, wet the hair first rinsing out the coconut oil, shampoo and then use your conditioner if you want to. (Using a conditioner is optional)

Styling: Use a small amount (too much will make the hair appear greasy) to make hair shiny and to add brilliance.

Coconut oil for hair has been used widely in certain parts of Asia such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Burma and the Philippines.

Coconut oil has a ton of health benefits, more than I have listed above. If you are interested in learning more information about it, google, "Health benefits of coconut oil" and you will find a lot of information that is dedicated to using this natural miracle product as a healthy lifestyle.