Beauty Hacks
All About the Coconuts.
Hey, hey, hey!
So if you haven't guessed already ... today's post is all about the coconut (oil, that is)! For quite some time now, I have heard all about the wonders that is the magic coconut oil. I had also cringed at the thought of slathering the stuff on my face, or worse, putting that shiz in my mouth! Like, what?!?!
But, as most things go, I was wandering around my local Trader Joe's the other day and I thought, "hey! Let's see if this tropical goop is worth the hype!"
Now, here I am, two weeks later, about to be another one of those "coco"nuts (ha) telling you all about the crazy cool things coconut oil can do in your beauty routine!
#1 - Oil pulling
It not only pulls toxins from your mouth, it also helps whiten and clean your teeth! No joke, in two weeks I have seen my teeth get sooooo much whiter. Move aside, Crest Whitestrips! #goingnatural
#2 - Makeup Remover
I have been searching for the perfect makeup remover that didn't make my face feel tight or slimy and I think I have finally found it. I use a little bit of coconut oil every night, warm it in my hands and then slather it all over my face and it removes my makeup like magic! It even works on my waterproof mascara! (more on that later!)
#3 - Moisturizer
I suffer from extremely dry skin in the winter. It was so bad for a while that my elbows scabbed over. Yes, so gross, but I have a point! Ha So when this tragic incident with my elbows happened, I decided to rub a little coconut oil on it and it softened my skin up and eased my dry skin pain so quickly! I have used it on my feet, my legs and even as my moisturizer for my face after I cleanse. How cool that something so natural makes your skin silky smooth, too!
#4 - Lash Grower
Yes, that is an official term. I mentioned above that I have been using the oil to take off my makeup and that has included taking off my waterproof eye makeup. I take an extra little dab of it and rub it on the under side of my eyelashes as well as on the top of them and it gently removes the makeup but I SWEAR it is also making my lashes grow. They are softer and fuller than ever! Honestly, I have no idea where that benefit came from, but girl, you know I am not complaining!!!
Have any of you ever tried coconut oil for any part of your beauty routine?! I would love to hear about how you use it!
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