Get Spring Ready with Coconut Oil!

I've heard on more than one occasion that the reason many women aren't joining the natural hair & skincare movement is that they find it too time consuming or complicated. The internet is riddled with recipes for this or that, and women are overwhelmed by the information or preparation processes :(

I'm going to make it all very simple today!! One ingredient, multiple uses!! I'm going to give you some inspiration to use this one VERY beneficial ingredient to achieve some incredible results in preparation for spring :)

COCONUT OIL!! We've all noticed the massive influx in posts and information on the internet regarding the many benefits of coconut oil, I'm going to bring this beauty must have back to the basics and provide you with some extremely easy how to use tips!!

I suggest you use an organic, virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil as it is the highest quality and will produce the best results!

Lets get started!! :)

Coconut oil for your hair:

What it will do
Give you shiny, more manageable, softer, healthier hair by infusing much needed nutrients right down to the root of your hair. Who doesn't want shinier, healthier hair that's easier to style??

Simple but effective application
All you have to do...are you ready for this??....take about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of coconut oil (more or less depending on hair length and thickness) and apply it to dry hair!! Soak thoroughly, be sure to get right down to the root. Cover hair with a towel or shower cap. Leave on for 15-60 mins depending on how much time you have (the longer the better) Rinse, shampoo and condition as normal. That's it!! You're done!! :) How easy is that?? You're hair will feel and look amazing! Do this once every few weeks and any damage you've caused from drying/styling or dying will be virtually undone :)

Coconut oil for your skin:

What it will do
Give you soft, moisturized skin, while reducing the harmful effects of the free radicals in our environment by infusing your skin with much needed nutrients.

Simple but effective application
I have a few options for you to try :)

First you can mix a half and half ratio with sugar or salt with coconut oil to exfoliate your face, super simple and quick!! Makes your face feel amazing.

Second you can use it as you would any other moisturizer after cleansing. Apply a small amount and work into your beautiful face in circular motion to stimulate circulation. Note: If you are prone to break outs, leave oil on your face for a few minutes than simply rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry to remove any excess oil.

Third and this is a great tip for getting your legs spring ready. Use coconut oil in place of your shave gel, you're going to get an incredibly close shave and the coconut oil will help to restore the lost moisture we've experienced during the awful, cold winter months!!

So obviously there are many more recipes and options when it comes to the uses of coconut oil, but I just wanted to get some of the simpler uses out there for anyone who hasn't fully committed to using all natural products or have been hesitant because it's been intimidating in it's complexity. As you can see it doesn't need to be complicated to be effective :)  I hope you try these coconut oil applications and I'd love to hear some feedback, love it or hate it, I'd love to hear from you!!

Till next time
Live, Love, Try something new ;)
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