Before becoming a mom I spent freely when it came to money and time on the purchase and application of beauty products. After becoming a mom, I had to cut back.My secret beauty product covering hair, face and body is coconut oil.<\/p>\n
I wasted money on cheap brands that only caused stress on my skin, then I discovered the greatness of coconut oil. After it worked so well on my daughter\u2019s cradle cap and diaper rash, I started to use the oil on myself. The best part – you can purchase a large container at a surplus box store and divide into smaller reusable containers (like recycled glass baby food jars). Here are some beauty tips I utilize on a daily basis!<\/p>\n
A half hour before getting in the shower I coat my hair in a thick layer of coconut oil and fasten it back with a clip. Once in the shower I run hot water over my hair and let it sit for another 2 minutes then wash and condition my hair as normal. Once I dry and style my hair, it feels silky and smooth, like I just had a salon treatment. I also noticed after using this at home treatment once a week my hair was definitely stronger.<\/p>\n
I miss my salon pedicures, but not the outgoing cash that went into maintaining them. I tried a number of foot lotions but nothing was working on my dry and calloused feet, until coconut oil! I just massage a thin layer into my feet after a shower or before bed and put on a pair of cotton socks to help lock in the moisture. Once I remove the socks I have soft Cinderella feet.<\/p>\n
Eye makeup removers can be harsh and expensive, but I\u2019m also not a fan of old crusty mascara and eyeliner in the morning. I apply a small pea size to my fingertips rubbing until melted and swipe over my eye lids and remove it with a cotton pad. The coconut oil removes all the makeup buildup and doesn\u2019t dry the skin.<\/p>\n
After having my twins, the toll breastfeeding took on my body was seen in the loss of my eyelashes. I went as far as to try the new lash enhancer growth treatments on the market, but they didn\u2019t seem to work. I started to apply just a small amount of coconut oil to my lashes in the morning and before bed, now people actually think I have falsies on!<\/p>\n
Living in the Midwest the winters get pretty harsh which leaves my lips chapped and raw. I keep a small container of coconut oil in my purse when I am on the go, and it acts as the perfect lip balm to moisturize and protect my pucker.<\/p>\n
For as long as I can remember I have had this dreaded \u201cchicken skin\u201d (dry tiny red bumps) on my upper thighs and arms. Now, rubbing coconut oil onto the areas after bathing, the skin problem I hid for years is now completely gone.<\/p>\n
I have naturally curly\/wavy hair I fight with whenever I decide against a ponytail. To tame my wild mane, I rub a tiny dollop of coconut oil between my hands and smooth the bottom half of my hair while damp. It\u2019s like magic! My hair goes from coarse to smooth within seconds.<\/p>\n