5 Secret Uses of Coconut Oil for Beauty

Catherine Marqueses
2 min readMar 17, 2017

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These days, we see and hear about beauty products that claim effective results. While some of them are true, others are nothing but an expense. We often end up throwing them away, without even seeing traces of an improved look.

Thankfully, coconut oil was introduced and its benefits to the skin and body were discovered. It can be used to moisturize dry skin. It can also be applied to scars and acne. Knowing all these, many ask, “Is there anything else coconut oil can’t do?” Well, it’s for us to see. Nonetheless, I listed 5 secret uses of organic coconut oil for beauty.

1. A Quick Makeup Remover

With coconut oil, even the most water-resistant mascara doesn’t stand a chance. You can apply it directly and let your skin’s heat melt it or use it like an ordinary oil cleanser with a cotton pad. You’ll see that the makeup will just fade away.

2. An Effective Stretch-Mark Cream

For expectant mothers, stretch marks are very common issues. That is why as early as possible, they should always keep a jar of organic coconut oil. This miracle oil is said to ward off stretch marks and effectively treat scars. Then again, it doesn’t really erase the scars, it helps prevent blisters and dark spots from forming.

3. A Whitening Toothpaste

Did you just run out of toothpaste? Don’t fret. Grab an ample amount of coconut oil and add a pinch of baking soda for an instant solution. Everybody will be surprised how you managed to have that beautiful white smile.

4. An All-Natural Deodorant

Yes, you can make your own deodorant with only coconut oil. Simply mix it with baking soda, cornstarch, arrowroot powder, and your favorite essential oil and you get an instant odor fix.

5. A Remedy to Dandruff

Dry scalp and dandruff usually go together. So to get rid of this problem, moisturize your roots with coco oil! Apply it directly into the scalp and massage it gently. It won’t just resolve dandruff issues, it should also promote hair growth.

Looking for the best beauty product is like finding a needle in the haystack. But you need not to worry about that now. Coconut oil is here to stay, so stock up several jars at home to have instant solutions to any of your beauty problems.

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Catherine Marqueses

Loves to travel and shares expertise about nutritious and organic foods like coconut oil on her blog Free Coconut Recipes.