Whether undiluted or in a skincare product, we’re a big fan of pure coconut oil. Pure Coconut Oil has a wide range of functions for every part of your body – from adding shine to hair to whitening teeth to softening cracked feet, this superfood is the definition of versatile !
Coconut oil: a history
It’s no understatement to say that coconut oil has been around for a while. This mild-tasting coconut by-product has been used in international trade since the 1860s. It is used in modern medicine, but has its roots in Ayurvedic medicine, used for more than 5,000 years in this traditional practice. In fact, Ayurvedic medicine is where the idea of coconut oil originated!
We may know coconut oil primarily as a cooking ingredient, but it has also been popularized as a natural skin moisturizer. We know it for its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Its main antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredient is lauric acid: a fatty acid that conditions skin and hair. This is one of the key factors linking research to coconut oil for faster wound healing.
Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants; these compounds can help skin and hair fight free radicals that cause hyperpigmentation, advanced skin aging and sun damage. Antioxidants are best used to prevent damage before it happens. This antioxidant content also helps extend the shelf life of coconut oil and other products it is found in.
Coconut oil for your whole body
100% PURE™ Body, Hair & Skin Care contains cosmetic grade coconut oil, also known as virgin coconut oil. That means no drying and no solvents – just pure, all-natural coconut oil. Although coconut oil is feared to be comedogenic, many skin types can still use it on their face (even for acne), while anyone can use it for acne. hair and body.
PRO TIP: To avoid breakouts, always make sure you’re using the right products for your skin type!
For the National Holiday of this beloved fruit – which takes place every year on June 26 – we wanted to compile a list of our favorite products. Specifically, those that use coconut oil as an active ingredient. So if you’re looking to add nourishment to all aspects of your routine, check out our top coconut oil products below!
Coconut oil for: HAIR
Virgin Honey & Coconut Shampoo
Saponified coconut oil plays an important role in this gentle cleansing shampoo. What exactly does “saponified” mean? Essentially pure coconut oil that has been saponified into a gentle cleansing ingredient. This process involves mixing coconut oil with an alkali, creating a creamy lather. The final product also contains a lot of glycerin, an ingredient that moisturizes skin and hair. This leads to stronger, deeply conditioned locks.
Honey & Virgin Coconut Conditioner
While our shampoo softens and strengthens hair, the pure coconut oil in this conditioner adds shine and helps seal in moisture. We use virgin coconut oil in this formula as a deep moisturizer. Supplemented with avocado butter and other natural oils, you have a rich formula for even the driest hair.
Apply this conditioner to wet hair from the ears down. Wait a few minutes and rinse with cold water. Remember to only use conditioner from the ears down – using conditioner on your scalp can make it feel heavy and oily!
Coconut oil for: FACE
Cleansing Balm with Blood Orange
Cleansing balms are one of our favorite products for thoroughly removing ALL makeup, sunscreen, sweat and dirt from our skin. What makes this balm even better is its inclusion of pure coconut oil.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, coconut oil molecules can actually help remove excess sebum from our skin! The coconut-based surfactants in this balm bind to excess oil to deeply cleanse while preventing natural oils to be stripped in the microbiome.
Coconut oil for: LIPS
Cherry Lip Balm
Pure Coconut Oil is a wonderful emollient and occlusive ingredient; emollients soften the skin, while occlusives lock in moisture. Our tasty cherry-flavored lip balm delights your taste buds while coconut oil smooths and hydrates lips.
For best results, exfoliate beforehand to remove dead skin cells and apply a moisturizing lip serum. Exfoliation allows nourishing ingredients to better hydrate your lips, while a lip serum will add much-needed moisture to chapped lips – all before sealing it in with an occlusive lip balm.
If you have dry lips: apply a lip balm when you wake standing, after eating and drinking, and before going to bed.
Coconut oil for: MAKEUP
Long Last Eyebrows
The pure coconut oil in this natural brow gel allows the pigment to glide easily onto your brows – without clumping! It also has the added benefit of conditioning and hydrating your brows as you fill them in. This can help strengthen brow hairs, allowing them to fill in naturally and reduce breakage from vigorous makeup removal. You can even protect yourself against specific skin conditions like eyebrows dandruff!
After removing makeup at the end of the day, you can even use pure coconut oil to restore brow health while you sleep. Take a small amount of solid oil (not enough to run into your eyes) and warm it between clean, dry fingertips. Gently massage your brows in an upward motion, making sure to touch both skin and hair. Use a clean spoolie to distribute the coconut oil to each strand, then go to bed!
Coconut oil for: BODY
Coconut Butter Soap
Coconut butter can be a tasty snack, but the butter in this formula is not meant to be eaten! This richly lathering bar soap uses saponified coconut oil for a gentle cleansing experience. Shea butter – the “buttery” part of this soap – works alongside pure coconut oil to soften our skin.
That said, we often treat our face pretty well, but we tend to use harsher detergents and soaps on our bodies. It bears repeating: our bodies also deserve the same level of care! For an even more nourishing experience, follow with a body butter or silky body oil.
TLDR: Pure Coconut Oil is safe to use in almost all types of skin care products. While this antioxidant-rich ingredient may be amazing on its own, using it with other natural moisturizers can help amplify its effects. So jump on the bandwagon and enjoy the benefits of pure coconut oil!
