We’ve already had 50 shades of Grey, 300 Spartans, and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Is the life trying to teach us that more is always better? It definitely applies to cosmetics and the world of beauty. That is why multi-purpose cosmetics have broken popularity records! It refers to the all-purpose products with proven effectiveness and excellent beautifying qualities, preferably natural and safe. One of such cosmetic hits is the coconut oil. 

Coconut oil is not just an amazing cosmetic. Its culinary properties have been known and valued for decades, especially in the tropical countries. In the recent years, the ‘coconut fever’ has reached every corner of the world. Every here and there you can encounter new research on the amazing properties of lauric acid contained in the coconut oil. As it turns out, it is an amazing fat that boosts metabolism and facilitates weight loss. A fat that sweeps away harmful fats? Life couldn’t have been better! The cosmetic properties of coconut oil are equally surprising; they are worth getting to know, perhaps, coconut oil will turn out to be the cosmetic you’ve been always looking for.

What are the cosmetic properties of coconut oil?

1. Coconut oil perfectly nourishes and takes care of thick and heavy hair of low porosity

When used in the form of a mask, it conditions the hair leaving it radiant, weightless, bouncy, lifted at the roots without weighing it down. This way the strands gain lightweight and are much easier to style.

2. Coconut oil for massages

at a room temperature resembles a clarified butter, but when in contact with the skin, it melts and takes on a liquid, oily form. Therefore, it is perfect for body massage. What is more, it is willingly used by athletes because it soothes all irritations, brings relief to sore muscles and nourishes the skin with a whole set of vitamins and minerals.

3. Coconut oil as a body balm

Coconut oil combined with beeswax, shea butter, and other oils, herbal extracts, macerates makes a perfect body balm – its consistency changes a bit and it becomes easier to apply all over the skin. In addition, the oil is quickly absorbed by the skin without leaving an oily film on its surface.

4. Coconut oil as a teeth whitener and a mouthwash for proper oral hygiene

Coconut oil is the only natural oil available on the that can actually whiten your teeth. Thanks to oil pulling (you only need to do it every day for about a quarter of an hour and the effects will be visible after two weeks) you can enjoy beautiful and white smile quickly. Also, it will work much better than a majority of mouthwashes available in drugstores. This trick is known and valued by bloggers and vloggers, and oil pulling is also popular among Hollywood celebrities.

5. Coconut oil for beard and facial hair care

Coconut oil perfectly nourishes not only hair on the head. It is well-suited for the care of facial hair and supports beard growth, because it not only softens the hair, but also affects the bulbs and stimulates them to work. It also has disinfecting and antiseptic properties, so many men use it to avoid any irritation and to take care of the skin which often becomes irritated and sometimes even excessively flakes off.

6. Coconut oil baby skin care and a remedy for nappy rash

Coconut oil is natural and mild, therefore, it perfectly treats nappy rash and when added to the baby bath works as a great emollient. It can be applied to the sensitive skin of a newborn.

7. Coconut oil as a serum against acne

The antibacterial properties of coconut oil make it a great remedy for acne (not only during your adolescent years). All you need to do is to apply it every evening before bedtime onto your face instead of a cream. Coconut oil will help heal acne and overcome post-acne scarring and well as skin discolorations.

8. Coconut oil as a face cream and under-eye serum for mature skin

Coconut oil regularly applied to mature, wrinkled skin is able to regenerate and reduce the appearance of fine lines. The oil also removes pigmentation spots, tightens the skin and ensures the right degree of moisture.

9. Coconut oil for makeup removal

Just warm it up in a water bath to make it liquid, then massage into your face, wait for a while and wipe it off with a muslin cloth. Makeup remover made with coconut oil provides not only thorough skin cleansing but also the highest level of care.