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9 reasons to use coconut oil
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Coconut oil is a great product that is versatile and cost-effective. For little money, you can get an antimicrobial, moisturizing, and antifungal product that is rich in antioxidants.
To soothe the skin of the hands
This is especially true during cold weather, when wind, frost and lack of sunlight lead to excessive drying of the skin of the hands. Coconut oil will cope with this problem perfectly. Comet, coconut oil used in cooking gives an interesting combination of flavors and improves metabolism.
Highlighter for cheekbones
Coconut oil will be a great helper in makeup. With its help, you can "highlight" the upper part of the skin under the eyebrow and cheekbones. This can help in case of allergic reactions to cosmetics.
Hair removal on legs
Coconut oil can be used as a shaving cream for legs. This will eliminate the risk of skin cuts, because the blade will glide like butter. Moreover, you do not need to think about additional moisturizing.
Hair treatment
Masks with the addition of coconut oil are much more effective than those where one of the ingredients is mineral oils or sunflower oil. Coconut oil penetrates the hair better, so the treatment of split ends becomes easy and effective.
For removing makeup
Coconut oil can cope not only with blush, eyeshadow and powder, but even with waterproof mascara. Moreover, two effects will be achieved - make-up removal and moisturized eyelashes.
Moisturizer for body and face
Before praising coconut oil, which certainly deserves applause, it should be noted that this method of skin moisturizing is not suitable for everyone, and the point here is the oil-fat balance of the skin. You need to be careful and not to disturb it, so as not to provoke the appearance of acne. Surprisingly, for girls with problem skin, moisturizing with coconut oil is great. On the contrary, they should reduce the secretion of their own fat, and moisturizing will help with this.
For intimate lubrication
Sometimes natural lubrication is not enough. This happens on certain days of the cycle, so you can use coconut oil, but you should not do this in combination with a condom. Coconut oil acts as a softener on latex, and the condom may not hold tightly.
Hair styling product
A small amount of oil (the main thing is not to overdo it) will help to cope with unruly curls and strands. In addition, it will moisturize the hair throughout the day.
For vegetarians
For strict vegetarians, coconut oil can be a great alternative to butter. Now vegans can enjoy the taste of puff pastries and doughnuts, as well as creamy fillings.