DIY Natural Beauty: Top 10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil

Sunday 21 July 2013

 Viridian 100% Organic Raw Coconut Oil* (500g, £14, link)

Coconut Oil is incredible stuff.  I've been using it for beauty purposes for around two years now and always have a tub of it in my bathroom.  Not only does it smell delicious (obviously!), but it can be used in a variety of ways, making it one of the most useful products to have in any beauty junkie's stash.



Pure Coconut Oil generally comes in a solid format, and is commonly sold in tubs or jars.  It's processed from the flesh of the coconut and has been used for centuries in Asian countries for both cooking and beauty purposes.  Coconut Oil has amazing moisturising properties, as well as being naturally anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.  Below are my 10 favourite ways that you can use this wonder oil in your everyday beauty routine:-

1.  All over Body Moisturiser - Take a small amount, rub between your palms to soften and warm it up, then apply all over after a shower or bath.  I like using it at night and waking up to silky soft skin in the morning.

2.  Eye make-up remover - With a tiny amount, apply over closed, dry eyes, and it will literally melt off your make-up in a matter of minutes, even waterproof mascara! Take it off with warm water & a muslin cloth/flannel.

3.  Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment - Apply to dry hair, leave on for an hour (or longer if your hair is particularly dry or damaged), then shampoo it out, making sure to rinse it properly.

3.  Taming Flyaways and Frizz - Rub a teeny amount between your palms and smooth away frizzy hair in an instant.

4.  Lip Balm - Apply to chapped lips before going to sleep for softened lips in the morning.

5.  Body Scrub - Mix your Coconut Oil with sugar for a great body scrub.

6.  Intensive Scalp Treatment - If you have a dry or flaky scalp, massage a small amount into the scalp, and leave on overnight.  Shampoo and rinse out thoroughly the next day.

7.  Stretch Marks & Scars - Rub into affected areas daily to help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks (especially effective when used during pregnancy to help prevent them).

8.  For Shaving - Melt some coconut oil until it's completely fluid, and apply it to legs etc when shaving.  Also works well for post-shaving moisturising.

9.  In a Face Mask - I've used Coconut Oil in a couple of DIY Face Masks, and find that using it with honey works the best for me.  You get the best of both worlds as it's hydrating but antibacterial and spot-fighting at the same time.

10. Cuticles & Eyelashes - Massage a tiny amount into cuticles to soften them, and gently apply to eyelashes.  Apparently it helps them both to grow!

You can buy pure coconut oil from health food shops and supermarkets, with the price varying depending on whether you purchase it refined, unrefined, organic, fair trade etc.  The one I'm using at the moment (as pictured) is from Viridian which is 100% organic.

Do you use Coconut Oil?

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37 comments

  1. One of my favourite products, I have used it for most of the above, I also cook with it and use for make up brush cleaning works well to break down cream products. Brilliant post! Xx

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    1. I never thought to try it for cleaning make-up brushes - will have to give that a go! xx

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  2. I agree with Ana, it's one of my favourites as well :) I can't imagine life without it :P xx

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  3. Interesting.
    I never knew it could have been used for all of that.
    I really would like to purchase some now.
    I could use some on some stretch marks!
    Velia | Cocoamourr

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    1. It's great for reducing the appearance of stretch marks, worth trying!

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  4. I did a post on coconut oil a few days ago! It's amazing how many uses there are. I like to cook with it too :)

    Ria x
    NatuRia Beauty

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    1. Loved your post! I enjoy cooking with it too :) x

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  5. I don't use it, but I think I will especially now I'm pregnant, thanks!

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  6. That really is a gold. I have used it as a facial, hair mask and on my body! Have to get more!
    Viridian one comes in such a handy and beautiful jar :)

    Beauty Bubble Blog

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  7. I just bought a mega-big jar of this!! I can't wait to start using it on my hair and skin!

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  8. Coconut oil is amazing stuff. It is also reputed to have a load of health benefits as well, such as helping to lower cholesterol, ease skin problems and it is also a fantastic anti-fungal - if you ever have athlete's foot, applying coconut oil a couple of times a day for a week will soon get rid of it without having to use any chemical nasties.

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    1. I didn't know about it treating athlete's foot so thanks for the tip! I love using it in cooking for the health benefits x

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  9. I loooove coconut oil! I was going to write a post on it soon too, I love multipurpose products x

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    1. Would love to read your post on it Emily :) x

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  10. I love coconut oil- have never thought to use it shaving or in a face mask though- great idea!
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. I have post about coconut oil waiting in draft to publish - I have the one from Superdrug so it's hydrogenated, but will definitely get an all natural one next time (I didn't realise the Superdrug one wasn't until I came to write the post!) xx

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    1. For beauty purposes, the hydrogenated ones aren't too bad really, you just probably won't want to eat it that's all :D Looking forward to reading your post! xx

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  12. I love coconut oil! Thanks for the info. I also love using argan oil, it's lighter than coconut oil (but pricier). I mostly use pro naturals argan oil

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    1. Argan Oil is fantastic, I do love it, but like you say it is a lot more expensive so I save it for pampering with :)

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  13. Love love love this post! I will definitely try more uses of coconut oil, but the idea of having one single product that you can use in so many different ways it's fantastic!

    Thank you lovely :)

    Ila x

    http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Happy to hear you liked it Ila! Mulit purposes products are wonderful and such great value for money too :) x

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  14. My sister is pregnant and has been using coconut oil for her stretch marks, seems to have worked quite well. I've tried using the Superdrug oil but it has perfume in it so makes it's uses a bit limited. I tried putting it on my lips and it just tasted grim!

    Slightly Skint Blog

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    1. I've heard so many positive remarks about its use on stretch marks so it's great to hear it's working for your sister :) You want to try an all natural one like this!

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  15. Hi there, I really love your blog! I tagged you in my Liebster Blog Award nominations at http://lynseyspinkblush.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. I always have a pot on the go for my psoriasis, but I never realised the other wide number of possible uses. Will definitely be using it for my lips and my hair after this post!

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  17. I have seen so much about Coconut oil but didnt realise it had so many uses. I think I will be purchasing some soon :) xx

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  18. Great tips, I love using it as a hair mask too :) Might try as a face mask next! x

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  19. I also did a post on coconut a little while ago - shows how popular the stuff is! :) Its great seeing all the different ways people use it- your idea for a body scrub is now on my to do list. Thanks for the tips!

    Hephzibah
    GFMGFY

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    1. I've read so many posts on this wonderful oil - it is indeed wonderful! Going to read yours now :) x

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