Coconut Oil, the Many Advantages

What I Use:
The coconut oil I use is the 100% virgin coconut oil, which is all natural. I get a peanut butter jar size from Trader Joe's or any local health foods store for about $5. 

How to Apply: 
Grab the correct amount and rub it with your fingers to heat and melt the coconut oil.
When using it on the face apply a pea size, when using it on larger areas like the legs use about a table spoon per large area (per leg). Also, amounts vary depending on preference. Some people have dryer skin than others and may want to apply thicker amounts while others may want to apply a thinner amount that want it to be absorbed quickly. 

Cooking with Coconut Oil

 Coconut oil is much healthier than olive oil. It tastes great and puts a different flavor to your food. It is great with french toast! It is also good for your brain and other parts of your body. Definitely include this in your cooking recipes. 

Coconut Oil French Toast Recipe

Hi, my name is Esther and I am an advent coconut oil enthusiast. Coconut oil has many benefits and it smells amazing. Besides smelling fabulous what can you acquire from it? I'm glad you asked. 

• Great moisturizer: This is the most obvious benefit but it truly does a great job of hydrating the skin without the harmful chemicals that store brands can include in their lotions. 
• It is Antibacterial: This means it can be used for the treatment of acne and even areas prone to oil such as the face. It can be substituted as a great night moisturizer. 
• Dual SPF & Tanner: Coconut oil has an SPF of approximately 20. For regular skin is blocks out a fair amount of sun while still proving some color. It is better to be a little tan than really burnt, all while moisturizing your skin. 
• Prevents Wrinkles: It preserves the youthfulness your skin naturally desires all while brightening your skin. Use a very thin amount to use it as a night cream during the winter months (a pea size).
• Makeup Remover: Extremely effective without the stinging. It gently glides it over your skin, and because it is oil it wont stretch and irritate the skin. For sensitive areas like the eyes and face it is perfect. 
• Hair Growth & Maintenance: Coconut oil promotes hair growth and positive maintenance.   It heals dead ends, makes hair grow faster and longer. If you dye your hair, use irons and heat products on your hair coconut oil is a great way to restore damage. Coconut oil will enhance the results at a more rapid pace. I put coconut oil in my hair a few times a week. I brush it through my hair to make sure it goes through all strands. Make sure you get the roots of your hair. I have very long hair, so I use a table spoon. Make sure to leave it in over night and shower it off in the morning. You can also do this an hour before taking a shower depending how much time you have. It depends how much damage your hair has. After straightening my hair I put half a pea size into my palms, spread it in my hands, and smooth through half way down my hair to the ends (not at the roots). This reduces frizz and moisturizes your hair. People with fine oily hair are not recommended for this daily frizz reducing tip. 
•  Eyelashes, Eyelids, & Eyebrows: I sometimes put it on my eyelids to prevent wrinkles. It also promotes eyelash growth. Brush it up like mascara on your eyelashes. Also place it on the roots. Use a very small amount. This restores lashes from constant cosmetic use. Apply to your eyebrows to restore their growth making them thicker and fuller. 
• Shaving: Use a fairly thick amount and spread onto legs. The great thing about shaving with coconut oil is that it is an antibacterial so razor bumps are less lightly to occur!