Tired of paying a fortune for your cosmetics? The solution may be found in the kitchen cupboards. Indeed, if you have already tested the coconut oil in your recipes (or not), you can take the opportunity to discover its virtues in the bathroom. This magic ingredient has the power to moisturize the skin and hair for a lower cost. And its uses are many:
Hair mask
Coconut oil is in its solid form when it is at room temperature and becomes liquid with heat. The US site Health advises to melt the product leaving the few minutes under hot water from the shower, in its packaging. Then apply the product generously to your hair, concentrating on ends. Get a bun and wait five minutes before rinsing with warm water and move on to the conditioner.
Body oil
Under its solid appearance, coconut oil has a flavor and texture perfect for moisturizing the skin. Apply a small amount on your body when you get out of the shower, for the product based on contact with warm skin. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oils adds Health site into a massage oil.
Lip salve
The moisturizing properties of coconut oil also applies to lips. Find a way to carry a small amount in your bag using, for example, a contact lens case, or an empty jar of cream. Then apply it in at will to brighten your mouth and prevent it from drying out.
Cleansing
To use the oil as a cleanser, make it two teaspoons melted in the microwave oven. Then let soak two cotton discs with the product during the day. You can prepare in advance and set them aside for use when you need it.
Scrub Product
Mix half a cup of coarse salt or sugar to the same amount of oil and you get the perfect product to remove dead skin and regain a baby's skin. Rub the driest areas of your body with this scrub in the shower house and enjoy the results.
