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4 Organic Coconut Oil DIYs That Will Give You A Lit From Within Glow

4 Organic Coconut Oil DIYs That Will Give You A Lit From Within Glow

Okay, you may have been introduced to coconut oil at a young age because you had to oil your hair for school. Or maybe hot oil champis were a bonding beauty practice between you and your mom in childhood. It’s safe to say that you may have a love-hate relationship with this oil, but when you find out the many different ways it can be used you will only love it more. Coconut oil is a beauty essential that has benefits for both your skin and hair. Read on to find out why and how you can use this natural ingredient to level up your beauty game anytime of the year.

Why Coconut Oil?

Popularly used in haircare, coconut oil works like a deep conditioning treatment to keep your strands thick and shiny and your scalp moisturised and healthy. Owing to its antibacterial properties, it also helps keep your scalp dandruff free. As it has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. But not just that, coconut oil is amazing for skincare as well. It can soothe inflammation, correct uneven skin tone, heal acne scars and wounds, and most importantly soften and moisturise skin.

DIY Beauty Hacks With Coconut Oil For Gorgeous Skin & Hair

Sweat Scrub

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Want a body polish but find OTC ones too expensive? Treat yourself to this DIY version using just coconut oil. It is super easy to assemble and it also makes your skin super soft, smooth and glowing.

What You Need

  • 4 tbsp organic coconut oil
  • 5 tbsp crushed brown sugar
  • 6 drops essential oil of choice

How To Use It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Dampen your skin and massage the scrub until the sugar starts to melt.
  3. Massage well and then rinse with warm water.

Too Hot To Handle

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We can’t get over a good champi with coconut oil but this time make it more nourishing and effective in removing dandruff. Mixing coconut oil with olive oil and an anti-dandruff essential oil will help soothe and clean your scalp so that it gets dandruff-free quicker.

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What You Need

  • 2 tbsp organic coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 3 drops rosemary essential oil

How To Use It

  1. Add the coconut oil and olive oil to a bowl and heat it up in the microwave so that the coconut oil melts.
  2. Remove and allow it cool slightly.
  3. Stir in the essential oils.
  4. Use a cotton ball to apply this oil mixture section by section in your hair.
  5. Massage and let it sit for about an hour.
  6. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.

Balmy Cleanse

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Want to take off your transfer proof makeup? Don’t rub your face with micellar water, use coconut oil instead. This will easily remove long lasting makeup without drying out your skin or damaging it.

What You Need

  • 1 tbsp organic coconut oil

How To Use It

  1. Massage a scoop of coconut oil on your skin and focus on your eye makeup and lipstick.
  2. Your makeup will melt and smudge.
  3. Now use a cotton pad to swipe away the melted makeup.
  4. Rinse your face with water and a face wash.

Lip Licious

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Have super chapped lips? Opt for a lip scrub made from coconut oil. This scrub will not only remove chapped skin completely but it will also moisturise your lips and help correct pigmentation.

What You Need

  • 1 tsp organic coconut oil
  • 1 tsp sugar

How To Use It

  1. Crush the sugar so that it is coarse and grainy.
  2. Add the crushed sugar to a bowl and stir in some coconut oil.
  3. Massage this scrub on your lips and then wipe it off with a damp cloth or tissue.

What do you think of these beauty DIYs with coconut oil? They are simple, effective, and super budget-friendly.

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29 Jun 2022

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