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Five Uses For Coconut Oil

haircare, skincare · July 15, 2013 ·

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Coconut oil is a product which I know many of you will already use day to day in your beauty routines. If you don’t use coconut oil already though, you are missing out! I’ve only started using coconut oil in the past couple of months and now I really couldn’t live without it!

When looking for a coconut oil to buy, you ideally want to go for food-grade virgin coconut oil. I’m currently using VMV Hypoallergenics Know-it-Oil* (RRP £16.00 for 125ml) which is simply pure cold-1st-pressed, USDA certified organic, pure virgin coconut oil from the Philippines. It’s worth noting there are many other brands that sell pure coconut oil in larger jars for a very reasonable price so it is definitely worth shopping around if you’re likely to need larger quantities.
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Coconut oil ‘butters’ at temperatures below 24°C, so here in England it spends most of it’s time in white solid form. At the moment though with the 30°C+ weather we’ve been having it’s a completely clear liquid which makes an interesting change from it’s usual state!

This oil is commonly know for it’s antibacterial, emollient and antioxidant properties so it’s no wonder that it is so widely loved. There are so many amazing uses for coconut oil that this post would get ridiculously long if I listed them all, so for now I’m just going to run through my current top 5 favourite uses!

1. Make-up Remover/Cleanser

This is probably my favourite use for coconut oil at the moment! It removes make-up so well, even the most stubborn mascaras. I also like use this as part two of a double cleanse if I’ve had a lot of make-up on some days – it’s amazing how much make-up can still be left on your skin after the first round of cleansing so a double cleanse can really help the condition of your skin.

2. Moisturiser

Coconut oil is my go-to moisturiser to relieve my legs after shaving. It also works really well for me on my dry patches of eczema on my hands as it absorbs instantly leaving no residue. Apparently with regular use it can also slow down the development of wrinkles with age, so I suppose I’ll have to see how the wrinkle situation is in 20-30 years time!

3. Cleaning Make-up Brushes

I have to give credit to Gemma (Gemma Means Jewel) for this one since I’d never thought of trying this until she mentioned it on her blog recently! You just need to swirl your brushes around in the palm of your hand with a little coconut oil and all the make-up comes off perfectly. As an added bonus your brushes will be left amazingly soft too!


4. Cooking
This oil is perfect for cooking with as it has a high smoke point and is great for high temperature cooking compared with olive or vegetable oils. Incorporating coconut oil into your diet can have numerous benefits as it’s a source of healthy fats and can also help improve digestion. I love the taste of it too! There’s a great recipe over at A Beautiful World here if you need some inspiration!

5. Hair Mask/Conditioner

Coconut oil literally works wonders on my dry, frizzy hair! For a quick fix you can just rub a small amount into the mid-lengths and ends of your hair and leave for about 10 minutes before rinsing off in the shower. My favourite way to use it though is to use a little more all over the hair and scalp before bed, wrap it up and leave in overnight for a more intense moisture boost. If you have very oily roots or fine hair though you might want to only apply to the lengths of the hair and stay away from the roots.

I know there are so many other ways to use coconut oil which I haven’t mentioned here so would love to hear if you have any suggestions for me to try out! What’s your favourite use for coconut oil?

This post appeared first on naturiabeauty.com.

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One last makeup fave to end 2021! 100% PURE Fruit One last makeup fave to end 2021! 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara 🌿

My favourite new encounter this year has been with one of the most well-known mascaras in clean and natural beauty from @100percentpure 

I have no idea why I took me so long to try this one, it’s now firmly in my top 5 for natural mascaras! 

If you’re after extra length for your lashes, this mascara absolutely delivers. It also smells like berries, lasts all day and holds a curl too 🙌

Head over to the blog at naturiabeauty.com for my full review and swatches (link in profile)

What’s been your go-to mascara this year?!
Continuing on with some of my 2021 favourites and Continuing on with some of my 2021 favourites and it’s looking just a little bit pink with some of my most reached for makeup products! 
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Of course we couldn’t go without mentioning my all-time fave makeup brand @inikaorganic 😍 I’ve used and loved their products for years now and lost count of the number of repurchases of the mineral foundation in particular! Pictured here are the lipstick, lipstick crayon and mineral blush puff pot. 
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There’s also my total HG product @hyntbeauty DUET Perfecting Concealer 🙌 If you need a full coverage, naturally-formulated concealer and haven’t tried this one yet… well let’s just say you need to put it to the top of your wish list for 2022! This is going to be a magic essential for when the newborn sleep deprivation kicks in over the next few weeks 😴 
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You can find reviews of all these products over on the blog if you browse through the makeup category! 
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Have you tried either of these brands before?
Captain Blankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo 🌊
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I briefly mentioned this one the other day, but it deserves it’s own post as one of my favourites this year! 
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Dry shampoo is a life-saver on those days where your hair is starting to look a little greasy, but you don’t have the time for washing it. Let’s be honest, I’m going to have even less time for that dreaded hair-wash day come January with a newborn 🙈
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I’ve tried a fair few naturally formulated dry shampoos over the years and @captainblankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo is one of the best! I really love the uplifting scent of rose geranium and palmarosa that lingers throughout the day too. 
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You can find a review of this over on the blog if you fancy having a read! Link in profile
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Do you use dry shampoo? Let me know your top recommendations!
A favourite this year for an evening cleanse with A favourite this year for an evening cleanse with @nealsyardremedies Frankincense Intense Cleansing Melt

It’s one of those more unique products as it changes through 3 different textures so it’s ideal to highlight for #texturetuesday too!
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It starts off as a gel which then melts into oil on the skin. Then when you add warm water it emulsifies into a creamy milk consistency (swipe to see)! 
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It’s the loveliest luxurious and relaxing product to use as it smells amazing and leaves the skin super soft too 😊️ 

You can find a review of this cleanser and lots of other Neal’s Yard Remedies products over on the blog at naturiabeauty.com (link in profile)

Disclaimer: previous PR product, repurchased twice!
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Have you tried this one before, or have a favourite multi-textured product to recommend?!
I’m still here behind the scenes! 👋 
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Before my newest addition arrives and before the end of year, over the next week or so I’ll be sharing some of my favourite and most used products from 2021 😍
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Starting the list off today with a selection of reliable faves:
• @lilylolouk Big Lash Mascara 
• @rmsbeauty Eye Polish 
• @lyonsleaf Calendula Cream 
• @captainblankenship Dry Shampoo 
• @briogeo Leave-in Conditioning Spray 
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All of these have reviews on the blog if you’re interested in hearing more about them! Just head over to naturiabeauty.com and use the search box or have a browse if you’re looking for something to read 😊️ 
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Have you tried any of these before?!
Last week I celebrated turning 30 and this was my Last week I celebrated turning 30 and this was my mascara choice for the occasion 🎉 

I’m sure I’ve mentioned before how mascara is one of my favourite types of makeup product! @100percentpure Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara is easily in my top 5 “clean” mascaras!

This is the one to choose if you’re after longer lashes. It holds a curl, lasts allll day without flaking or smudging, plus it smells like berries too! What’s not to love 😍

There’s a full review and swatches over on blog from a couple of months back in case you missed it! (link in profile)

Have you tried this mascara before? What’s your fave natural mascara?

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