Coconut oil treatments are an excellent natural way to make your hair and skin soft, shiny, and healthy. Just throw away those special conditioners, eye creams, and expensive lotions because you don't need them anymore! A jar of unprocessed coconut oil is a versatile moisturizer suitable for any skin or hair type. Want to know how to treat hair and skin with coconut oil? Keep reading this article.
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Method 1 of 4: Moisturizing Hair
Step 1. Put on old clothes
Coconut oil drips easily. So an old T-shirt or towel draped over your shoulder can prevent it from staining a nice outfit. This treatment is best done in the bathroom. However, you can also move freely while waiting for the oil to be absorbed by your hair.
Step 2. Choose a hair cover
You can wrap your hair in a plastic shower cap, wide plastic wrap, or an old T-shirt. Choose something that won't come off easily for a few hours, or even overnight while you sleep.
Step 3. Put 3-5 tablespoons of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl
The amount of coconut oil you need will depend on the length and thickness of your hair. For long and thick hair, use 5 tbsp. For hair that tends to be short and thin, 3-4 tbsp is enough.
- Use unprocessed coconut oil. Refined coconut oil contains added ingredients and goes through a process that removes some of its natural ingredients, which are actually very healthy for your hair and skin. Unprocessed coconut oil has all the goodness of nature.
- Make sure not to use too much coconut oil. Focus on using the oil in the middle and ends of your hair. If you use too much coconut oil, especially near the scalp, your hair will look limp even after shampooing. Remember that hair also produces natural oils from the scalp.
Step 4. Heat the coconut oil in the microwave
Place the bowl in the microwave, preheat on high for about 30 seconds. Then stir. Reheat for about 30 seconds, until completely melted. You need an oil that's warm enough to melt and work more easily into your hair.
- You can melt coconut oil by hand if you don't have a microwave. Melt 1 tablespoon of oil by swirling it between your palms. Melt the coconut oil with a little heat.
- You can also heat coconut oil on the stove. Put in a small saucepan, heat on low heat.
- You can also heat coconut oil by placing it under a stream of hot water until it melts, which should only take a few seconds.
- You can also melt coconut oil by running the jar with hot water in the dishwasher for a few seconds.
Step 5. Apply coconut oil on hair
Once it's warm enough (not too hot), pour the oil over the top of your head so it's easy to spread all over your scalp. Use your fingers to massage your scalp and spread the oil all the way to the ends of your hair. Continue massaging until your hair is completely covered in oil.
- A comb can help spread the oil evenly from the roots to the tips of the hair.
- If you want to moisturize only the tips of your hair, not the roots, rub coconut oil on the ends instead of pouring it over the top of your head. Massage with both hands.
Step 6. Tie your hair, drape it over your head, then cover it with a hair cap
Wrap your head in a shower cap, plastic wrap, or an old T-shirt to completely cover your hair.
- You can tie your hair with a loose hair band to hold it above your head.
- Use a towel to wipe off any droplets that hit your face during the wrapping process.
Step 7. Wait for at least 2 hours or overnight for the coconut oil to absorb
The longer you leave it in your hair, the more the coconut oil will absorb. Wait as long as possible for best results.
Step 8. Remove the hair wrap, then wash it
Use your favorite shampoo (preferably a natural one for healthy hair) to rinse off the coconut oil. Wash two or three times until your hair no longer feels greasy.
Step 9. Dry the hair
Let it dry on its own or dry it with a hairdryer to see the results of the treatment. Your hair should be soft, shiny and shiny after a coconut oil treatment.
Method 2 of 4: Moisturizing Facial Skin
Step 1. Perform the routine of cleaning your face as usual
Whether by sprinkling water on your face, scrubbing it with a facial brush, or using facial cleansing soap, please clean your face as usual. Dry your face by patting a towel. Your facial skin is fragile, so don't tug and tug on it too often.
Step 2. Apply a small amount of coconut oil around your eyes
Coconut oil is a great eye cream: it moisturizes thin skin, treats dark circles, and keeps wrinkles at bay. Apply a small amount around your eyes, focusing on the wrinkled area.
- You may only need a pinch for each eye. Don't use too much coconut oil.
- Try not to get coconut oil into your eyes. Otherwise, your vision could be foggy even for a moment!
Step 3. Apply coconut oil on other dry areas
If you tend to have dry skin between your eyebrows, on your temples, or other spots, dab some coconut oil. Rub gently in a circular motion.
Step 4. Apply coconut oil on the lips
Unprocessed coconut oil can soften and moisturize chapped lips. Coconut oil can also be eaten, don't worry if you swallow a little. Eating coconut oil is also good for your health.
Step 5. Use coconut oil as a face cream
Apply coconut oil after bathing or cleansing your face. Allow the oil to soak into the skin for 10 minutes before applying makeup. You only need a coin-sized amount of oil for the entire face.
- Some people get acne when using coconut oil all over their face. Do a trial first by only rubbing the oil on a portion of the skin for a few days. If you like the effect and don't see any signs of breakouts, you can apply this oil all over your face.
- You can also use coconut oil to clean your face. Again, be careful if your skin pores are prone to clogging. You can replace coconut oil with castor oil if you think it's too fatty for your skin.
Method 3 of 4: Moisturizing Body Skin
Step 1. Use coconut oil after you shower
When your skin is still warm and supple after you shower, the oil is more easily absorbed.
Step 2. Moisturize arm skin with 1 tbsp coconut oil
Scoop up the oil with a spoon, placing it in your hands. Use your other hand to rub it in until the oil melts. Smooth all over the arm by rubbing it. Keep rubbing until all the oil is absorbed by the skin. Repeat with the other hand.
Step 3. Moisturize your feet with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Scoop up the oil with a spoon, placing it on your feet. Rub until the oil is absorbed by the skin of the thighs, knees, lower legs, and soles of the feet. Keep rubbing until the oil is melted and completely absorbed. Repeat with the other leg.
Step 4. Moisturize the skin of the torso with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Rub it on your back, buttocks, stomach, chest, and any other area where you want to moisturize. You can use coconut oil like a regular lotion.
Step 5. Allow the coconut oil to absorb
It may take about 15 minutes before the oil is completely absorbed into the skin. In the meantime, put on a bathrobe, or do this treatment in the shower, to keep the oil from getting on your clothes and furniture.
Step 6. Use for soaking
Pour about 30 ml (one small glass) of coconut oil into a tub of warm, barely hot water and stir to dissolve it. Next, soak for a while. Do this treatment once or twice a week for a few weeks until your skin doesn't feel too dry anymore.
Method 4 of 4: Other Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Step 1. Use coconut oil as massage oil
You can mix it with lavender or rose scented essential oil, then rub it into your body or your partner's body with an intimate massage.
Step 2. Use coconut oil to deal with frizzy hair
Spread a pinch of coconut oil between your palms, then rub it on the tangled and unkempt hair.
Step 3. Use coconut oil to lighten scars
Rub coconut oil over the scar. Repeat twice a day. Gradually, just watch, the scar will shrink and blend with the surrounding skin color.
Step 4. Use coconut oil to treat eczema
Rub coconut oil on dry and inflamed areas of the skin. Itching disappears, the skin becomes more moist.
Step 5. Use coconut oil to smooth the hair
Put coconut oil in a bowl. Heat until the oil melts, then cool.
- Put some oil on hand.
- Apply the oil on the scalp. Massage. Hair tie.
- Do this treatment at night, and wash your hair in the morning. Your hair will look silky smooth and strong.
Step 6. Use coconut oil as cuticle oil
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Apply coconut oil to the cuticles. A pea-sized amount of coconut oil is enough for one hand. Rub coconut oil into the cuticles until fully absorbed.
Step 7. Mix coconut oil with curry leaves, neem leaves, and hibiscus
Heat the coconut oil and other ingredients. Let it cool to room temperature, then rub it into your scalp with a cotton ball. Massage the scalp gently and leave it overnight. Shampoo in the morning. Your hair will be very smooth and shiny.
Step 8. Remove makeup with coconut oil
Coconut oil acts like a cold cream, just rub it on your face, leave it on for a few minutes, then wipe it with a tissue or wash your face as usual. Sometimes, coconut oil can remove stubborn mascara or eyeliner better than regular makeup removers.
Tips
- Even a little coconut oil works. Don't use too much.
- Coconut oil is 90% effective at getting rid of lice when you rub it into your scalp.
- Coconut oil makes hair healthier and grows faster if you use it more.
- Don't leave coconut oil on for more than a day without rinsing it off. Your hair may smell bad and be greasy.
- If you dye your hair at home, coconut oil reduces the damage caused by the chemicals in the dye by acting as a moisturizer. Add a few drops to the bottle of hair dye, then shake to mix well before you use it.
- Add Alma powder or Indian Gooseberry to retain melanin in hair follicles. This treatment prevents gray hair.
Warning
- Treatment with warm coconut oil is beneficial, but too hot oil can burn the skin. Wait for the oil to cool slightly.
- You probably shouldn't microwave coconut oil. The nutrients of the oil that are beneficial for moisturizing can be damaged by this heating. Instead, simply place the oil container under a stream of hot water.
