Coconut milk can be easily found in the kitchen and is used in a lot of recipes. Coconut oil is a well-known beauty ingredient but did you know that even coconut milk is great for skin and hair? I love using coconut milk in my skin care and hair care routine and thought why not share it with you guys. Below are my favorite coconut milk beauty recipes that you should definitely try out –
COCONUT MILK BEAUTY RECIPES:
Hair mask for frizzy Hair
Coconut milk helps control frizz and make your hair more manageable and silky. All you need to do is mix together half cup of fresh coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Mix it really well and apply an even layer on your scalp and hair length. Where a shower cap and use a shampoo after two hours.
Shampoo for nourishment and softening
Did you know that you can make a nourishing shampoo with coconut milk? To make a nourishing and hair softening shampoo, you need to combine equal quantities of coconut milk and castile soap. Add in few drops of lavender essential oil and your coconut milk shampoo is ready. Use it as a regular shampoo and make a new batch every week.
Face mask for moisturizing
Coconut milk has great moisturizing and softening properties and it can make a great face mask. Add some honey to coconut milk and massage this on your facial skin and neck for a few minutes. Let it sit for 10 minutes and rinse it off. Use this twice a week or whenever your skin feels dull and dry.
Body mist for dry skin
If you have dry to severely dry skin or if winter weather is making your skin itchy and dry, coconut milk spray can help. To make this body mist for dry skin, combine equal quantities of rose water and fresh coconut milk. Add in a capsule or two of vitamin E and transfer the solution to a spray bottle. Shake it really well and mist it all over your body after shower.
Soap for softening
To make coconut milk soap at home, you need to 50 g of goat milk soap base or coconut milk soap base and add in a few tablespoons of fresh coconut milk. Add in few drops of your favorite essential oil and some coconut oil if you like. Melt it completely in a microwave or a double boiler and pour it into soap moulds. Let it sit overnight and use it as a regular soap.
Bath Soak for moisturizing and soothing
To make moisturizing and soothing bath soak, Pour 1 cup of fresh coconut milk along with half cup of rolled oats in your hot bath water and let it sit for five minutes before you soak in. Soak in this bath water for 20 minutes. Do this daily.
Exfoliating body scrub
To make an exfoliating body scrub, mix together half cup of desiccated coconut, some coconut oil and enough coconut milk to make a spreadable mixture. Store it in the refrigerator for one week and make a new batch every week. To use, Simply take a small amount and massage it on damp skin for a few minutes. Rinse it off and you’re done.
Hair straightening gel
A combination of coconut milk and aloe vera gel can help make your hair more straighter and sleeker. Please note that the gel is not going to make your hair straighter like a straightener, but it will definitely reduce frizz and make your hair look sleeker. To make this hair straightening gel, mix together equal quantities of aloe vera gel and coconut milk. Apply this all over your hair length and let it sit for two hours before you use a shampoo.
