Coconut Oil contains fatty acids and functions as an effective moisturizer. It is suitable for all skin types and unlike mineral oils it does not cause any adverse reactions. Here are ten useful tips to use coconut oil in skin care.

1. To fade out wrinkles

Dab a cotton bud with Coconut Oil and apply it on wrinkles and fine lines once a day before taking a shower. Coconut oil has gradual skin smoothening and repairing effects that will surprise you!

2. To prevent sagging

Coconut Oil also has strong antioxidant properties that are more powerful than vitamin E in delaying signs of aging such as sagging of skin. This is why coconut oil is a popular ingredient in many skin care creams and lotions.

At home, you can get its benefit by just applying coconut oil on your skin and massaging gently at night. Leave it over night and your skin will look younger and supple.

3. To cure dry and flaky skin

The hydrating effects of coconut oil are best absorbed through a Coconut Oil facial. Take two pieces of avocado and blend them. To this, add a tablespoon of coconut oil and half a tablespoon of yogurt. Mix them well to form a smooth paste. Apply this face pack at night and allow it to remain for thirty minutes before you rinse with water.

Avocado is rich in vitamins and minerals while it acts as a natural moisturizer along with coconut oil. Yogurt also smoothens the skin and prevents dryness from setting in.

4. To treat skin diseases

Coconut Oil is a very effective anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-protozoan natural agent. It helps prevent and fight infections caused by common bacteria, viruses and fungi.

It also helps to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

5. To treat boils

Applying coconut oil is an effective and quick remedy to treat boils.

6. Simple shaving cream

Most of the shaving creams available in the market have chemicals that are harsh on your skin. In many women, using these shaving creams on legs and underarms also leads to discoloration and skin reactions.

What could be better than a natural shaving cream like coconut oil? Coconut Oil provides the softness that aids shaving. At the same time, it is not greasy. It leaves your legs feeling soft and moisturized while it is adept to prevent infections which is the other main purpose of using an aftershave.

7. For makeup removal

Nowadays, we use a lot of makeup products that are not water-based and are rather oil-based. When it comes to eye makeup products, they are all the more persistent and using soap to clean could cause irritation and is often ineffective in removing all the residual makeup.

An easy and quick way to deal with makeup that clings to you is to use a piece of cotton dabbed with Coconut Oil.

8. Homemade Hand care

Most women come in contact with different products such as soap solutions, detergents, dish washing powders and many other chemicals that make their hands dry and itchy. What is more is that their hands tend to become less supple and soft which is uncharacteristic of women.

What is the solution to retain that soft skin while you do all the work at home? The next time that you are touching detergents or harsh chemicals, remember to coat your hands with Coconut Oil and you can remain unaffected.

9. Beautiful Body scrub

Coconut oil can be used as a body scrub that leaves your skin as soft as velvet. Take half a cup of coconut oil in a bowl and place it in a bigger vessel containing warm water in order to heat the oil indirectly. This helps preserve the natural qualities of pure Coconut Oil and enhances its skin penetration qualities.

Take one quarter cup of oat meal and cook well by boiling it. Smash the oat meal to form a paste. To this, add two tablespoons of warm milk and the warm coconut oil and blend well.

You can use this as a body scrub that helps you to get rid of dead skin cells. This scrub also moisturizes, hydrates, softens and lightens your skin!

1. Massage mania

When you are stressed out or have a headache, what could be more relaxing than a gentle massage or a warm oil bath?

You can add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender oil (that cures insomnia and provides relaxed sleep) or Eucalyptus Oil (that treats cold, cough and sinus problems) to the coconut oil and make a sublime mixture for your massage.