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8 Uses Of Coconut Oil You Probably Didn’t Know About

Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial oils – but you probably know that already. What you might however not know is just how versatile it is.

We’ve put together a list of the many things you can use the oil for. Check it out below!

 

1. Can be used as a conditioner

It is an excellent conditioner and helps the re-growth process of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing and healing damaged hair.

2. To get rid of dandruff

By regularly massaging your hair with coconut oil, the fatty acids in it makes it an ideal solution for damaged and dandruff-prone hair.

3. Serves as moisturizer

Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil that acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skin including dry skin. It replenishes the skin’s natural oils.

4. To highlight your cheek

After applying your makeup, you can use it as a cheek highlighter in order to enhance your skin’s natural pigments and make it pop.

5. To remove makeup

It gently removes stubborn mascara or make up while softening and mosturizing your skin.

6. Stops nails from breaking

To prevent breaks, you can use coconut oil to strengthen your nails, it will also help remedy damaged cuticles.

7. Helps prevent tooth decay

Coconut oil facilitates absorption of calcium by the body which helps in developing strong teeth. It also stops tooth decay.

8. Prevents chaffing and chapping of Lips

While trying to get a lip balm you can opt for a natural way to mosturize your lips in order to prevent cracks.

 

Written by Zainab Sadiku

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