Coconut oil is so versatile; it can be used in many different ways for beauty. You can gargle it for whiter teeth, you can eat it for healthier skin, you can cleanse your face with, you can use it as a moisturiser, or as a face mask. It is full of essential fatty acids, which protect against moisture loss while locking in nutrients and moisture. It is quickly absorbed and does not leave your skin feeling greasy. To get the best results, use cold pressed coconut oil that has not been heat-treated or processed using chemicals.

Coconut facial wash

Mix the following ingredients:

1 tablespoon of coconut oil 3 drops tea tree oil 2 drops lavender or Neem oil For oily skin, add a squeeze of lemon juice Apply the mixture on your face and leave it on for a minute. Wipe off with a damp towel.

Facial mask

This face mask is excellent for dry skin as it is moisturising.

1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 tablespoon of honey Half a mashed avocado or banana

Mix all the ingredients and apply to clean skin. Leave it on for ten to 20 minutes and wash off. Your skin will be soft and moist. For mature skin, add a few drops of an anti-oxidant rich oil such as avocado oil, carrot seed oil, or rose oil.

Facial scrub

1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 tablespoon of honey 1 teaspoon of brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Mix these ingredients and apply in a gentle circular motion. Massage mixture into your neck and upper chest area. Rinse and pat gently with a soft towel. Coconut oil provides deep and real moisture as it retains the water content of the skin.

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