How and why to shave with coconut oil: everything you need to know

In this article we will talk about why and how to remove hair with coconut oil.

In fact, coconut oil can represent a natural alternative both to expensive hair removal products for women and to shaving foams for men.

Coconut oil is an excellent food, but like all vegetable oils of natural origin it can also be used in the cosmetic field.

As an alternative to moisturizing creams, expensive anti-aging creams, make-up removers and face lotions.

But also as a replacement for hair care products, fordental hygiene or instead of commercial deodorants.

In this article we will talk about how to replace shaving foam or the product usually used for hair removal with a razor.

In fact, shaving with coconut oil will give your skin a wonderful appearance, preventing annoying redness and irritation.

Pure, virgin coconut oil is safe for skin.

The skin is the largest organ in humans and it is important to keep it healthy and hydrated.

It would be advisable to avoid using products found on the market because they are often rich in chemical substances and sometimes even harmful.

Coconut oil is a 100% natural and pure product, is pressed to cold this ensures that its characteristics and properties remain unchanged.

The effect of coconut oil also doubles as a moisturizer.

Thanks to its chemical composition, rich in saturated fats, coconut oil penetrates the skin and hydrates it deeply, leaving it soft and shiny.

Shaving with coconut oil will also save time because you won't need to hydrate your skin again.

Coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

The antibacterial properties of coconut oil coconut also extends to the skin, making us more beautiful and healthy.

Shaving with coconut oil would help prevent the onset of razor burn and redness and could promote healing processes in the treatment of wounds or in the case of sensitive skin.

The perfume

Coconut oil if virgin and pure has a really wonderful scent, but without being too overpowering.

How to shave with coconut oil?

• For a more effective and long-lasting shave, it is advisable to shave with coconut oil in the shower or tub.

In fact, hot water will open the follicles better and the shave will be better.

• A small amount of coconut oil is really enough.

If the coconut oil has a solid consistency (below 23°) just warm a small amount in your hands before applying it to still damp skin.

• Use a quality, sharp razor.

A sharp razor will allow you to have better hair removal, clean the blade with each pass and remove the oil with a damp cloth.

• Before shaving with coconut oil, scrub the area to be shaved.

Doing an emollient scrub before shaving will help eliminate ingrown hairs and make your skin soft and smooth.

The scrub recipe involves a mix of coconut oil, brown sugar, coffee and cinnamon.

Please be careful because using coconut oil in the shower or bathtub could make them slippery.