Top 5 Uses of Coconut Oil !!!

Coconut Oil has hundreds of everyday uses and many health benefits. I got recommended by a friend to use coconut oil as a makeup remover when I was having trouble taking off a long lasting lipstick. I have to say after using it for about 2 months, I am in love. This is a great multi-use product to have in a house, I wanted to let you know the 5 top uses and how to use the oil.

1. Moisturizer - Face. I use coconut oil on my face daily as during the winter months my skin gets very dry, after using the oil it makes my skin very soft. I have also noticed a huge difference in my acne after using the oil.
Body. I use coconut oil all over my body if my skin is really dry however I mainly will use it on my arms, legs, hands and feet for a boast in moisture.
Lips. Coconut oil is great to use on the lips as not only does it moisturize but it also has SPF to protect your lips from the sun. A great recipe for a more natural lip balm is to mix beeswax, Coconut oil, honey, and a vitamin e capsule.
2. Hair Mask - Take a bit of coconut oil, wait for it to melt in your hands then rub into your scalp and down to the tips. This is a great treatment to do the night before and then in the morning have a shower. This is very intense so be careful not to put too much. If you have oily hair then I would only recommend using on the tips of your hair.
3. Make up Remover - While I was using the Rimmel Provocalips in Play with Fire, I had a huge problem of getting the product off so my friend recommended using Coconut oil to remover make up and it is perfect. I get a scoop of the coconut oil and then slowly rub the oil into my face using circular movements and then rub off using a cloth. (Be warned you will look like a panda)
4. Food - There are many health benefits of using coconut oil instead of olive oil, butter and you could actually add a tablespoon in a smoothie as it is low in fat and is good for energy.
5. Shaving Lotion - Rub over before you shave and it will create a close shave while moisturizing your skin. For smooth and supple legs.

Biona Organic Coconut Virgin Oil Raw 

This is the coconut oil I have been using over the past few months. The fresh coconuts are peeled, shredded and dried - then after careful mechanical pressing the oil is simply filtered. No bleaching or pasteurization which is why the product has so many benefits. 

Overall 

Price: £4.39
Pro's: Health Benefits, Multiple uses, Inexpensive
Con's: Messy (Use a spoon)
Overall rating : 5*
Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Biona-Organic-Coconut-Virgin-Oil-Raw-200g_1540203/

I hope you enjoyed my blog  post.

Jess xx 

Dermalogica Skin Saver

Now i have never had the best skin in the world, i always used to get jealous of those girls that had the best skin and wouldn't need to wear make up. I started trying out different products around about 3 years ago when my skin was quite bad for me, however i never want to say i have had the worst skin because there are a lot of people out there in the world who have severe acne. I say people because the people with the worst acne are actually men, i had a lot of guy friends that would have severe acne on there face, arms and back. Remember that your skin will get better and if it is truly bad seek guidance from your doctor.

My boyfriend got given a 13g sample of the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant from a friend. We use this daily as this has worked so well for our skin types. I have said in a previous blog post that i have combination skin as i get oily in my t-zone but dry on my cheeks.

The product comes out as a powder then turns into a scrub when you add water. Please be wary NOT to put this product in the shower as my boyfriend got water inside the bottle and it completely ruined the product.   I great weekly exfoliate is the Lush Ocean Salt as its natural and really does make my skins overall complexion better.

Overall 

Brand: Dermalogica
Price: £41
Amount of product: 75g
Pro's: It has completely transformed my skin as well as my boyfriends skin. In the past year my cheeks have been the worst area's for acne however since using this my skin has smoothed out and my spots have all gone on my cheeks.
Con's: The product costs around £41 a bottle now that is quite expensive however i believe it is a great investment but i am sure there are some good products out there for cheaper.
Overall rating : 4*

Please comment with any recommended products that you think are skin savers, as i would love to try new products for my skin.

Jess
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