How to Use Coconut Oil as a Body Cream

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I love Virgin or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. I mainly use if for my body cream.

It has to be virgin or extra virgin coconut oil to retain its smell and taste.  I also like to use organic oil so it is free of chemicals and pesticides.

Benefits

• It moisturizes very well and keeps my skin moist all day.  The smell is wonderful too!


• It’s supposed to help reduce wrinkles, penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and because of its antioxidant properties it’s anti-aging as well (which is very important to me now that I am beyond menopause).


• When I apply my Organic Virgin Coconut Oil  in the morning - my skin is still very soft and supple even at the end of the day  - no more flaky dry skin for me!

How to Apply Organic Virgin Coconut Oil as Body Cream

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• If the coconut oil is still solid (if the room temperature is below 74 degrees) - just take a small amount in the palms of your hand and rub them together briskly - this will make the coconut oil melt and then you can apply it to the rest of your body.


• A little goes a long way - just rub it in well so you’re not all oily.


• For those of you who have very dry skin, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil should do the trick!

I also bake cookies with Organic Virgin Organic Coconut Oil.  See my tasty recipe for Coconut Rum Balls!

I make a Coconut Lip Balm that is really easy to do.  See my  Coconut Lip Balm instructions.




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