Coconut oil: a natural degreasing and makeup remover agent

Have you ever had your hands covered in grease, dirt, or paint and tried to wash them with regular hand soap? You can rub until your skin is raw and still not completely remove it. Grease, motor oil, oil-based paints, printing ink, varnish, and other oil-based products can be a nightmare to remove. The only things that seem to work are expensive greaseproof hand detergents and lava soap, which contains crushed rock and acts like sandpaper. There is another option: coconut oil, not coconut soap oil, just regular oil.

Coconut oil is an amazing degreasing agent. It cuts through fat like a hot knife cuts through butter. No more scrubbing for what seems like hours trying to clean your hands. Take a teaspoon or so and put it on your hands as if washing your hands in the oil. The fat will dissolve and practically melt off your hands. After the fat is liquefied, wipe it off with a paper towel. Remove the remaining oil by washing your hands with plain soap and water. Your hands will be clean and immaculate. It is easy. If you want a little more scrubbing power, you can add a small amount of cornmeal to the oil. This gives the oil some cloves to dig up embedded dirt.

Coconut oil is an excellent natural makeup and mascara remover. No need to use petroleum-based mineral oils or expensive makeup removers. Just dab some coconut oil on your hands and rub it on your face. Wipe off excess oil and makeup with a tissue and wash your face with bath soap. Your face will look fresh and clean. You may want to apply a thin layer of coconut oil after washing with soap and water to hydrate and soften your skin.