Ladies and gents, coconut oil has finally become popular! Well, it has actually been quickly becoming the rising star in the beauty department for a while now. It’s public knowledge that, not only is it an essential for the kitchen, but it has also become an essential for your make-up bag.

A nourishing, natural elixir
Ask any fashion editors, ‘It-girl’ or beauty blogger what’s in her makeup bag, and she’ll more than likely pull out a handful of products that list coconut as a main ingredient. Loaded with antioxidants, it’s a nourishing, natural elixir that is now as trendy as it is good for you, and thank god! This ingredient is showing up in a host of modern products that take its benefits to the next level.

There are very few beauty products that can honestly be called cure-alls, but coconut oil comes pretty close! It has brought a new and improved version of modern beauty with the most natural ingredient there is. Clean, organic diets have become a thing of the now and have made their way into our mainstream take on healthy eating, and this has helped to inspire more and more beauty brands to focus on “clean”, natural beauty products.

It can be applied anywhere on the body
For one, not only does it smell gorgeous, but coconut oil in its purest form can be applied anywhere on the body. From the face and lips, hands and feet to your hair and even teeth, this oil is a moisture-boosting hydrating product. There are many beauty products that now use coconut oil as a key ingredient. The Body Shop, who are known for their natural and authentic products, have created a soothing and hydrating mist, which can be used all over the body. It’s a light scented body spray that can be applied all over for a gentle burst of tropical coconut. The smell is just amazing and its accessible size means it’s handbag friendly!

However, if you fancy taking the initiative and cutting out the middleman, you simply need to purchase the product itself. It’s easy to buy into any trend nowadays – simply head down the high street to your local Boots counter or Superdrug shop, and voila! But why not seek to buy the actual product itself?

I would recommend a product that I use myself, from a brand called Bula Batiki Coconut Oil. Their jars of raw, cold pressed coconut are gluten, lactose and cholesterol free and are actually grown and produced on the island of Batiki (a neighboring island of the tropical Fiji). Buying into the dream yet? Completely natural, nothing added or taken away – you can’t get more organic than that right? And at just £7.99 a jar, it’s great value for money, so there’s no excuse not to treat your body to its own personal supply of coconut oil!

Incorporate the healing properties of coconut into your beauty regime
Given that these days make-up and skin-care products are made from raw organic coconut oil, which not only conceals but also heals your skin, it’s time to jump on board and incorporate the healing properties of coconut into your beauty regime. Trust me, your face body and hair will thank you for it!