There are myriad of reasons why you need to ask the coconut oil to move into your house permanently. I think it will be the best household member you ever had. It will promote your health and beauty in a number of ways, and the best part is that it is a low maintenance. When you open the cap of the oil bottle, it will be as if you have released a sleepy fragrant genie that has teleported you on a remote beach paved with coconuts. Oh yes, it smells that good. Scientists have now concluded the fact that was widely familiar to the natives of Polynesia for more than 5000 years: it has both antifungal and antibacterial properties and can penetrate the skin better than all the other oils that are commonly used. If you want to learn how this oil can contribute to your overall wellbeing, please read all about its uses below.
Moisturizer for dry hands!
If your hands are parched by the inadequate dishwashing detergent, coconut oil will soothe them and repair them in a very short period of time. Just smear some of the oil on your hands every time you are finished washing the dishes and you are good to go. If your hands smell like cookies, please try to resist the temptation to bite off your pinky.
The best shaving cream on the planet!
The shaving creams you buy are packed with harmful ingredients that can easily penetrate your skin as the dead skin cell barrier is stripped off by the sharp blades of the razor. Now why would you want to use these commercial creams when you can use the most luscious oil on the planet? Smear the oil on your legs or under your armpits, leave it on for a few minutes, and then let the razor glide upon the surface of the skin. The coconut oil is antibacterial, so you do not have to worry about applying antibacterial cream afterwards. Do not be fooled by the word oil. Coconut oil hydrates the skin without making it greasy, so you can skip worrying that you will glow like a Christmas ornament under the sun.
Makeup remover!
Coconut oil can remove even the most stubborn waterproof makeup. All you will need to do is warm the oil in your hand, smear it on your face and massage it gently, so it will work its magic best. As an added bonus, it hydrates the skin, so you will save the time and the energy and skip applying facial moisturizer.
Massage-friendly!
If by any chance you have someone in your life that is willing to give you free massages, make his or her job easier by offering a bit of coconut oil. Coconut oil in combination with jojoba oil is the base for the vast majority of massage oils that are used in the most renowned Spa resorts in the world. Just a bit of the oil will make your skin soft, supple and super slippery, or with one word, massage-ready!
Which one of the coconut oil uses surprise you the most?
Credits:
Afa K. Palu. “ANCIENT POLYNESIANS KNEW SECRETS OF HEALTHY SKIN – October 25, 2005.” ANCIENT POLYNESIANS KNEW SECRETS OF HEALTHY SKIN – October 25, 2005. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2013. <http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2005/October/10-25-ft.htm>.
O’Connor, Siobhan. “10 Amazing Beauty Tricks With Coconut Oil.” Prevention. N.p., Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Dec. 2013. <http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/10-amazing-beauty-tricks-coconut-oil>.
SCHARDT, DAVID. “Coconut Oil.” Coconut Oil. N.p., 12 June 2012. Web. 13 Dec. 2013. <http://www.cspinet.org/nah/articles/coconut-oil.html>.
Katie Wellness Mama. “101 Uses for Coconut Oil.” Wellness Mama. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2013. <http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/>.
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SXC.hu Broken Coconut by Jaroas
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