DIY Homemade Coconut Oil Remedies and Benefits

 Coconut oil is natural ingredient which is from the solid oval shape coconut fruit produced by the palm tree.

Many refer to the fruit as “the tree of life” because of the rich vitamins and minerals found in the coconut!

The coconut oil is derived from the coconut (no there’s not chocolate in it!) and is a solid appears crystalline white fat.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

• Prevents premature aging of skin
• Repairs damaged skin tissue
• Wards off sun damage
• Helps bring back youthful appearance
• Helps prevent yeast infection in skin
• Aids in removing dead skin cells
• Helps eliminate plantar warts / athlete’s foot (when mixed with garlic)
• Helps keep connective skin tissue strong and supple
• Protects against liver spots on skin
• Helps reduce chronic skin inflammation
• Soothing for wounds
• Combats wrinkles, skin discoloration, wrinkles
• Assist in treating psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
• Reduces roughness or dry skin scaling
• Soothing for chapped or irritated lips
• Firms, softens, smooths and moisturizes skin
• Helps prevent acne, herpes and warts
• Softens hair
• Conditions scalp
• Helps get rid of dandruff
• Has an antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property
• High in anti-oxidants
• Contains health promoting nutrients
• Protects against arthritis, heart disease, cancer and diabetes
• Aids in digestion
• Strengthens immune system
• Stimulates metabolism
• Helps yield a fluffy lather in soap
• Improves thyroid function
• Escalates energy levels
• Has an anti-viral property
• Has stress relieving aroma

Dr. Oz  also supports the 3 most powerful health benefits of coconut oil.

1. Loose weight
2. Treat skin conditions and
3. Ulcers

3 DIY Coconut Oil Beauty Recipes
It is best to use organic coconut oil, though it cost a little bit more, it’s well worth it, especially when you are taking care of your skin, and or consuming it. Wouldn’t you agree?
There are so many DIY Coconut Oil remedies for all types of skin care conditions and maintenance. Here I focused on 3 specific remedies.

Coconut Oil Body Scrub

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)

Coconut Oil Body Butter

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
• Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
• Whip on high speed with your KitchenAid mixer whisk for 6-7 minutes

Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

• Section off hair
• Warm 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil and massage into hair, beginning at the ends or wherever driest
• Leave for 30 minutes and shampoo as usual

Coconut Oil Body Scrub

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)

Coconut Oil Body Butter

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
• Drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional)
• Whip on high speed with your Kitchen Aid mixer whisk for 6-7 minutes

Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

• Section off hair
• Warm 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil and massage into hair, beginning at the ends or wherever driest
• Leave for 30 minutes and shampoo as usual

Source My Fashion Cents, Take Care Dry Skin, Dr Oz,