Why I Replaced My Face Cleanser With Coconut Oil

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Why I Replaced My Face Cleanser With Coconut Oil

When was the last time you had an important meeting or a date and you were not happy with your face? Maybe I’m the only one but I used to get break outs, dry patches, oily patches, and worse. At one point I had 18 different face cleaning products in my bathroom. I also used an ionic face cleaner.

About 8 months ago my sister told me she had read that coconut oil could be used to clean skin, kill bacteria and moisturize. I didn’t pay too much attention to what she said because she also used to wash her hair in beer. Hey, beer may be a great shampoo. But I’ll never know because I am not doing that.

Two months go by and we are having a cookout at her house. The guys are tossing a ball around and we are just talking and enjoying a cocktail. I suddenly realized that her face and skin looked amazing. I mean it was so noticeable you couldn’t miss it. When I asked her about it and she told me it was because of coconut oil I decided to take her seriously. No one on the planet has worse skin than me and my face is always a struggle to maintain.

If you look in my bathroom today you will only seem some hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, make up, and feminine hygiene products. I replace all of those facial scrubs and creams with one thing. Coconut oil. It’s my facial scrub, it’s my moisturizer and it’s my breakout insurance. It really is that amazing. For me it has been life changing. I have a pretty simple but effective cleansing routine I use and I am happy to share it with you. Give it a try and let me know your results!

My coconut oil cleansing routine is on the next page.

Coconut Oil Face Cleansing

Face cleaning

For a gently face scrub I have never used anything as great as coconut oil. First I rinse my face with warm water several times. The I apply about 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil to my face and gently rub it in. After a couple of minutes I rinse with warm water. Then repeat one more time. The last rinse I use cold water.

This will cleanse regular grime and dirt away from your face and clean your pores.

Moisturizing/Breakout prevention

Coconut oil has amazing bacteria killing properties. I use it about 3 times a week to prevent pimples and other face issues. At night before you go to bed apply a thin layer of coconut oil all over your face. Let it sit for 5 minutes then rinse clean with cold water.

For face moisturizing I do this right before I apply my makeup every day. Take a dab of coconut oil and rub it into the skin. Continue to rub until it is all absorbed. If you can not get it to absorb you are using too much. Rinse your face clean and do it again with less.

Try this simple routine for a week and let me know how it works for you!

Photos: martinak15, merri, auntjojo

Why I Replaced My Face Cleanser With Coconut Oil