4 things you can do with coconut oil that'll make you gorgeous � and two things you shouldn't try
- Coconut oil has a great reputation in the beauty community.
- It makes for a great makeup remover and skin soother.
- Some of the effects, however, will vary from person to person.
- There are also a few things you should never do with coconut oil.
Coconut oil is joining apple cider vinegar as a go-to DIY beauty product. Even celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Kourtney Kardashian utilize this kitchen staple.
Here are some ways to use coconut oil that'll make you gorgeous, and two things you should never do with it � even in the name of beauty.
1. Remove your makeup.
Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, founder of Epionce Skincare told Byride that coconut oil is safe to use as a makeup remover.
"Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-yeast, and also works as a great first-aid cream," he said. "Because of its detergent effect, it works well as a makeup remover."
Dermatologist Kathleen Suozzi told INSIDER that the oil does have antioxidants that could calm inflammation and benefit your skin. She warns, however, that patients with acne-prone skin should be especially cautious with using this product.
"Coconut oil, like many oils, can be comedogenic, meaning pore clogging, and should be used with caution in patients with acne-prone skin," she said. "Coconut oil can potentially be an irritant to the skin or even in rare cases cause a true allergic reaction called allergic contact dermatitis."
Suozzi said that, in most cases, the oil is well tolerated. For the best results, Thornfeldt suggests using oil that is organic, minimally processed, and cold-pressed.
How to do it: Rub a pea-sized amount of oil between your fingers until it becomes liquid and then spread it around your eye area circularly to remove the makeup, according to You Beauty. Splash your face with warm water to remove any excess oil.
2. Shave your legs.
Coconut oil is safe to use as a shaving cream replacement, according to Suozzi.
"It can help protect against micro traumas of the blade to the skin," she said. "Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer, which means that it can help repair your skin barrier."
Suozzi said that although coconut oil is a good alternative, it isn't necessarily superior to shaving cream and other products. One woman who tested this replacement, however, found it to be more effective for shaving and a cost-saving alternative.
How to do it: Replace your shaving cream with oil when you shower� be sure to bring a spoon as the oil will likely melt due to the heat of the shower � and shave normally, Romper reports.
3. Soothe your lips.
Keeping your lips from chapping is a challenge come wintertime, and coconut oil could help.
Celebrity aesthetician Sonya Dakar of Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic told Teen Vogue that coconut oils is great for when you can't find your lip balm.
"Scoop some oil into a spare contact lens container that you can throw in your purse to easily dab it onto your lips throughout the day," Dakar said.
According to a some beauty bloggers, you can even add things like sugar, castor oil, orpeppermint oil to exfoliate, gloss, and scent the balm.
How to do it: Melt three tablespoons of coconut oil, one tablespoon of beeswax pellets, and peppermint oil, according to the beauty blog Ben and Me. Then, pour the mix into the contact lenses and let it set in the fridge.
4. Rinse your mouth.
Coconut oil "pulling," or swishing coconut oil in your mouth for two to 20 minutes, is another popular way people use the oil. Although doing so won't get rid of teeth stains, replace brushing, or reduce cavities, according to the American Dental Association, dentist Mark Burhenne wrote that it can replace your mouthwash.
"If you miss the feeling of mouthwash and are looking for a replacement, oil pulling can be a great alternative," Burhenne wrote in a post for AskTheDentist. "Coconut oil, in particular, contains antioxidant vitamin E, as well as lauric acid, which has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties."
How to do it: Rinse your mouth with one tablespoon of coconut oil after brushing, according to HuffPost.
You shouldn't use coconut oil on the roots of your hair.
Although this may seem obvious, using coconut oil will not benefit your hair if its oily. Adding more oil, especially to your scalp, will only make the buildup worse.
"If we think about how our skin sheds and how our scalp needs to shed, oil will lock in everything," aesthetician Jordana Mattioli told Cosmopolitan.
Mattioli recommended testing a little bit of coconut oil at the ends. Rinse it off after a few minutes and see how your hair reacts. Using coconut oil won't necessarily damage your hair, but it can make it appear greasier than it actually is.
You shouldn't replace sunscreen with coconut oil.
It goes without saying that sunscreen is an essential part of any beauty routine, not only for its anti-wrinkle properties but because it protects your skin from harsh UV rays. Suozzi said that some people claim coconut oil is a good replacement for sunscreen, which she does not recommend.
"I have seen the assertion in the press and from patients that coconut oil can replace sunscreen, an exaggerated claim likely stemming from its antioxidant properties," she said. "But this is patently false and potentially dangerous to patients that are prone to skin cancer."
At the end of the day, if and how you use coconut oil will depend on your hair and skin type. Keep this in mind when adding it to your routine, and know that it's there for you when you run of most of your favorite products.
Source : http://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-use-coconut-oil-beauty-hacks-2017-12
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