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So today's post is all about the benefits of using coconut oil for beauty related things and not just cooking! There are literally a TON of things you can use Coconut Oil for but i am mainly going to be talking about its uses for skin and hair.
So i know its probably obvious but in case you didn't know coconut oil is derived from the meat of matured coconuts..i kind of always thought that it was made out of the actual meat of the coconut..buuut no haha
So back when my hair was a hot hot dried frizzy mess from dyeing it a ton and before i bought the deep repair masque (review post below) i came across an article online that talked about using coconut oil as an all natural hair repair formula. At first i thought it was kind of weird that people would put an oil that you use for cooking on their hair like that..but my hair was so bad that i decided to give it a shot!
SO glad i did!
Even tho my hair was insanely dry and damaged i still felt like it was getting healthier when i used it! It also looked like it has some shine back and a bit softer as well!
So whats so special about coconut oil? Time to get scientific!
Hair:
Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid that has a small molecular structure that can pass freely into the hair's cell membrane, allowing the oil to penetrate the hair's shaft. (heehee i said shaft) This brings out the deep conditioning from within as opposed to other conditioners that work from the outside in.
It is also great to use if you have a dandruff.
Dandruff is caused by having a dry scalp or an internal fungal condition that reached the scalp. If used often, rubbing it into the scalp, coconut oil can kill the fungus and moisturize your scalp..eliminating dandruff issues!
Also for an extra deep conditioning you can use a small amount on your hair over night.
When i use coconut oil i take a small amount and put it on my dry hair a few hours before i take a shower. I would do this about 2 or 3 times a week.
You can also you it on wet hair, it really makes no difference but its way easier for me doing it right before i shower.
I spread it all over and then put a shower cap on.
The consistency when its in the container may look thick but remember it IS an oil when it softens up so if you use to much it will drip all over your neck and clothes..a lesson i learned the hard way.
* BE SURE TO USE AN ORGANIC OR ALL NATURAL COCONUT OIL*
I got mine from Walmart, its with all the other cooking oils and it was about 7 bucks.
Above is the kind i bought and it is in a plastic container..love that! It lasts a really long time.
It is refined which means there wont be any smell or taste. Get extra virgin Coconut oil if you would like there to be a slight smell and taste...if you are also eating it.
Ok so now ill talk about using it for your skin!
Not only does coconut oil condition and moisturizer your hair it also does for your skin! The fatty acid deeply penetrates your skin leaving it super moisturized and not greasy!
Now i have pretty dry skin..specially in the winter so for ME it doesn't leave my skin feeling oily but if you do have oily skin i would use a very small amount if any.
Coconut Oil also provides a natural SPF of 20!
Inst that awesome?!
I also use this under my eyes..its filled with anti-oxidants so it helps prevent wrinkles!
I could seriously go on and on and ooooonnnnnnn about how great coconut oil is..i will spare you and my fingers and just encourage you to Google it and read read read! You will not be sorry!
Thanks so much for reading guys! I know it was a long one and didn't have much visuals..you are awesome!
Please feel free to email me or comment below if you have any other questions! I will gladly answer!
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