Benefits of coconut oil to the hair and body

Hair
1. Deep-condition
Coconut oil is a very good conditioner, it penetrates the hair easily and adds moisture. It also prevents protein loss. That's why lots of conditioners have coconut oil in them. Apply coconut oil to your hair and cover with a shower cap. You can sleep with and wash the next day with a shampoo.

2. Adds shine
Coconut oil adds to the hair but adding much could make your hair greasy

3. Reduces dandruff
Coconut oil is a good remedy for dandruff. one of the major causes of dandruff is dry scalp and coconut oil helps get rid of that. You can apply by heating about 3-4 spoons of coconut oil to make it melt. Do not over heat. Apply to your scalp and leave it for about an hour. Wash it out with shampoo.

Body
4. Shave your legs
Conventional shaving cream is an expensive cocktail of chemicals that you don't need to get a nice clean shave on your legs or underarms. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is inexpensive, naturally antimicrobial, and smells divine. Plus, its skin-soothing properties will leave your legs looking hydrated (but never greasy).

5. Moisturize your body
Coconut oil nourishes the skin, hydrates the skin. Good thing is that it speeds up wound healing. It also helps in preventing water loss.


6. Create a luscious body scrub
Here's a little DIY beauty secret: That store-bought body scrub you save for special occasions? It's a waste of money. That's because you can make one yourself with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Low Dog agrees. "I love to do this. It's wonderfully moisturizing, great for the skin, inexpensive, and blissfully absent of chemicals you can't pronounce!" To make your own, Low Dog suggests melting ½ c of coconut oil at a very low heat. Pour it over 1 c of brown sugar or salt and stir well. If you have some on hand, add in five drops of your favorite essential oil or some pure vanilla extract for a scrub so fragrant you'll want to eat it.