Coconut Oil Changed My Life
I must admit that I am late to hopping on the coconut oil bandwagon, but now that I’m on I will never travel without it. Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, it is an amazing moisturizer and penetrates the hair better than most other oils. Things you should swap out of your toiletries bag and replace with coconut oil...
Lip balm
Cuticle cream
Shave gel
Makeup remover - Apply to the face and wipe off with a damp cloth, cotton balls, or cotton rounds
Night cream - Apply liberally to the face and neck before bed
Face/body moisturizer - Awesome for dry skin, especially in cold weather... T zone, knees and elbows
Anti-frizz spot treatment - especially awesome for damp days. Rub a small amount between your hands and run fingers though your hair
Deep hair/scalp conditioner - Apply to hair and scalp before a long flight to protect from the dry airplane air, or use at night before bed
Sunscreen (naturally SPF 8) - Apply to hair before going out in the sun
Tips:
Coconut oil can be found at lower prices at TJMaxx, Marshalls, or Amazon.com
It’s easiest to transfer to a TSA approved sized bottle when in liquid form (heat for a short time in the microwave and pour)
Not all TSA approved sized containers are created equal. Many of them leak because the tops unscrew because of the slipperyness of the oil. Cocotube containers can be found on Amazon.com and are AWESOME for oils.
