9 Interesting Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Your Everyday Life
Coconut oil has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and can now be found in the homes of almost every woman. It is a great ingredient for cooking delicious desserts as well as moisturizing your skin. But, did you know that you can use coconut oil not only while it is solid, but also in liquid form? This is the so-called fractionated coconut oil! It is super easy to use, affordable, moisturizing, and incredibly versatile. In this article, we will show you the most interesting ways to use coconut oil in your everyday life:
Let’s take a look at all the interesting ways to use coconut oil in everyday life
What is fractionated coconut oil?
Fractionated coconut oil is coconut oil that has gone through a distillation process to separate the lauric acid from the solid fats of the oil. Once separated, the solid fats are removed from the oil so that it remains liquid at any temperature (unlike virgin coconut oil, which solidifies at room temperature.) While thick and creamy virgin coconut oil is great both in the kitchen and for a variety of skincare endeavors, fractionated coconut oil has the advantage of being easier for your skin to absorb. Another thing that gives it an advantage over virgin coconut oil, especially in health and beauty recipes, is that it is easier to mix with other liquids like essential oils or honey. Without further ado, here are some of the best ways you can use fractionated coconut oil, not only in your daily personal care routine but also at home:
Fractionated coconut oil has the advantage of being easier for your skin to absorb
Genius Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Everyday Life
#Moisturizes dry hair and scalp
Coconut oil is highly moisturizing, making it an excellent option for dry or frizzy hair. Just rub some fractionated coconut oil on wet hair and massage it into your scalp. Then tuck your hair into a plastic (or better yet reusable) cap and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. After that, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Then all that is left is to comb, blow dry, and admire your shiny mane!
Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizing option for dry or frizzy hair
#For dry heels and elbows
Many people struggle with dry, rough skin on their knees, elbows, and heels. But you can easily soften and moisturize them using a little fractionated coconut oil! Just add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a tablespoon of coconut oil. Then apply the oil to dry, clean skin for all-day hydration.
Many people struggle with dry, rough skin on their knees, elbows, and heels
#Remove makeup
Fractionated coconut oil is an effective makeup remover. It also does double duty by moisturizing while cleansing! Simply add a few drops of coconut oil to a makeup remover cloth, cotton pad, or cotton ball. Then effortlessly remove your lipstick, mascara, and foundation! Here are some of the best natural makeup removal recipes to try!
Fractionated coconut oil is a great and super effective makeup remover
#Deep clean makeup brushes
Dirty makeup brushes can contain all sorts of germs and bacteria that can wreak havoc on your skin. Keep your complexion clean by cleaning your makeup brushes regularly, which you can do using coconut oil! Simply mix a small amount of fractionated coconut oil with a few drops of lemon essential oil (both have cleansing and antibacterial properties) in a shallow bowl to make a brush-cleaning solution. Then coat your brushes in the oils and gently massage the fibers to “clean” them. After that, rinse well with warm water, and you are all done!
Mix some coconut oil with essential oils to deep clean your makeup brushes easily
#Take care of leather furniture
If your leather furniture is looking a little weathered, you can bring it back to life with fractionated coconut oil! Simply apply some coconut oil to a soft, clean cloth and gently rub it onto the leather to give it a clean and revitalized look. You can use this hack for your car seats, leather coaches, and any leather that needs some extra shine.
If your leather sofa is looking a little weathered, bring it back to life with some coconut oil
#Tame frizzy hair
Unruly hair can be tamed with the moisturizing power of coconut oil! Simply add some coconut oil to the palm of your hand, and rub it between your palms. Then apply it lightly to your hair, targeting your dry ends. If you have thin, fine hair, apply the oil sparingly as it can weigh down your hair. What’s more, keep this oil away from your roots because it will make your hair appear greasy and heavy!
Lightly apply some coconut oil to tame your frizzy hair, but avoid the roots!
#Shine stainless steel
This is one of the coolest ways to use coconut oil in your home! Anyone who has stainless steel appliances knows how easily they can be stained by greasy fingers! To deal with that, simply put a small amount of coconut oil on a paper towel or a clean cloth and wipe them. Then use a microfiber cloth to go over and make the stainless steel appliances and fixtures shine. This is truly a game-changer in the kitchen!
Coconut oil can make all of your stainless steel items and appliances shine
#Use as a massage oil
Fractionated coconut oil is an ideal massage oil for tense, stiff muscles! Just start with about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Then add 5 drops of lavender oil for a relaxing massage. If you add a drop of peppermint oil to the massage oil, you will get a cooling, slightly tingling effect! Coconut oil is also a great natural remedy against stretch marks and scars.
Fractionated coconut oil is an ideal massage oil for tense, stiff muscles
#Make your own beauty products
You can use coconut oil to make your own homemade cuticle oil, eye serum, body shower gel, cleanser, hand soap, and more! Just find some recipes that you like and make some homemade beauty products for yourself or as a gift! You can store them in empty glass containers. What’s more, these DIYs are a great activity for the whole family. It can get a little messy, but it is a lot of fun, as well!
You can use coconut oil to make your own homemade, natural cosmetics
There are so many unique DIY recipes for you to try
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These were all the unique and useful ways to use coconut oil in your everyday life. Try them out and see which one is your favorite coconut oil trick!
Now you know all the great ways you can use coconut oil in your everyday life!
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