There are probably a ton of personal products in your medicine cabinet, but is there also coconut oil in there? If not, make room. This tropical oil has been gaining some serious popularity recently, and it’s not without merit. Coconuts are loaded with nutrients– iron, magnesium, calcium, and even vitamin C. Coconuts are also high in antioxidants, which mop up harmful free radicals and help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
It’s no wonder people are using it in cooking, personal care, and to better their own health. It’s a modern day cure-all of sorts and I’m always sure to be well stocked. You can find a whopping 50 uses for coconut oil in all those applications here. Below are some of our favorite beauty uses along with a way to get a full-size jar for FREE.
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9 Beautiful Reasons Coconut Oil Belongs in Your Medicine Cabinet:
Coconut oil—or really any oil—makes a great natural lotion. Just rub a small amount on your skin to gently moisturizer your whole body.
Make a simple exfoliating body scrub by mixing 1/2 cup of coconut oil with 3/4 cup of brown sugar or sea salt. If the scrub is too harsh, add more oil to soften it!
It can be used in for shaving your legs. For an even smoother shave exfoliate with the scrub above, rinse off, and then use coconut oil to get a close shave.
Oil pulling—an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine—whitens teeth, cleans the mouth, and banishes bad breath. To try it, swish liquid coconut oil around in your mouth for 15 to 20 minutes. Spit it out and rinse well when you’re done!
Banish split ends and condition an unruly head of hair by adding it into your haircare routine. Before showering, rub a small amount of coconut oil through your hair and leave it in for 10 minutes.
Since coconut oil is so moisturizing, it makes a great natural lip balm. Your lips will feel super soft—and taste a bit tropical!
Opt for a natural coconut oil deodorant recipe instead to avoid toxins in your deodorant. We recommend an armpit cleanse first.
Dip a cotton ball in liquid coconut oil to remove makeup.
9. Treat Acne
It is naturally anti-inflammatory and adding it to your skin care routine can improve acne.
Get a jar of Coconut Oil FREE!
Because this oil is so wonderful, Thrive Market has partnered with Mamavation and is giving away more than 2,000 full-sized jars of organic and fair-trade coconut oil! Not a believer in the wonders of coconut oil yet? The this offer is for you. Thrive Market is offering all first-time customers a FREE full-sized jar of of Nutiva organic fair trade coconut oil! Claim your free gift today before they’re gone! The free oil applies to new members only, but existing members will receive an additional 10% off their purchase! If you’re not familiar with Thrive, they are a natural and organic foods market that offers products to their members at 25-50% off retail.
Disclosure: Bookieboo LLC has an affiliate relationship with Thrive Market, a member based online shopping club that can save you 25%-50% off of retail on natural and organic products. Bookieboo LLC has also worked with Nutiva.
Only new customers are eligible to receive the free jar of coconut oil and it runs while supplies last! Once the new customer registers, he/she pays only $5.95 S&H to receive the free 15oz. jar of Nutiva Coconut Oil, enters into a free 30-day membership, and receives a $15 gift card towards a future purchase– A $25 value!
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