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We all know about the benefits of adding coconut oil to your smoothie and stirring a spoonful into your morning coffee, but they're actually just as beneficial when applied to the outside too. Here's our guide to going nuts in the bathroom as well as the kitchen.

For SMOOTHER LEGS

Shaving cream can be a cocktail of additives and nasties your body can do without. Packed with anti-microbial and anti-bacterial lauric acid, coconut oil not only gives you a smoother shave, it also protects your pins against nicks and infections.

For SOFTer FEET

Rich in medium chain fatty acids, when smothered onto feet this wonder oil creates a breathable protective barrier that helps lock in moisture and prevent dehydration on the most tortured of tootsies. Apply overnight with a thick pair of socks to let it really sink in.

To clean your brushes

Cleansing your makeup applicators is a monthly must to keep them hygienic and avoid bacteria transferring to your face causing blemishes and breakouts. Make your own soak with a formula that's two parts antibacterial soap to one part coconut oil – then be transported to paradise every time you open your makeup bag.

For YOUNGER-LOOKING SKIN

If you think you need high-tech ingredients to get results from your skincare, think again. Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E, coconut oil penetrates the skin quickly and easily to reach the deeper layers of the dermis. Once there, the natural antioxidants combat the effects of ageing by preventing free radical damage, while Vitamin E encourages cell regeneration, the fading of dark spots and the body's ability to produce collagen, making skin appear firmer, plumper and younger. Slather on a thick layer overnight, when skin is at its most receptive.

For DEWY MAKEUP

Gone are the days when the foundation look you opted for was cakey and matt (2003: we're looking at you). Now the natural, healthy look is what we're all aiming for. Want a 'just been to the gym' glow? Dab a touch of coconut oil down the bridge of your nose and in a sideways horseshoe shape from temples to cheekbone to make skin appear glowy and radiant even if you stayed out late last night. Not sure where? Tilt your head back slightly in front of a well lit mirror and apply where the light hits naturally.

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To SMOOTH HAIR

Fear the rain like most people fear a prosecco shortage? Fear no more. Oil and water do not mix (which is why you have to shake salad dressing before you drizzle it), so the natural oils in coconut oil repel water when it tries to enter the hair shaft. The result? Smoother, frizz-free hair.

For FRESHER BREATH

Oil pulling might sound like your dentist would be skeptical but research confirms that coconut oil can kill Streptococcus bacteria (which contributes to nasty breath) when rinsed around your mouth. Just remember to brush first!

To NIX PANDA EYES

Does scrubbing away at eye makeup sometimes leave you sore and dry? While cleansing with oil might seem counter productive, it actually solubilises and breaks up some of the water-resistant ingredients that are commonly found in mascara and shadow, releasing them from the skin and eyes. The best part? It'll leave your skin in better condition than before.

For NEAT NAILS

If you're a little care-free and easy when applying polish (read: applying while sitting on the bus) then you might end up with more on the skin around the nail bed than your nail itself. Coconut oil to the rescue. Apply around the nails before application. The oily texture prevents polish adhering to skin. Alternatively use a cotton bud to clean up mishaps afterwards.

To SOFTen SKIN

Make a scrub by mixing sugar into coconut oil. The softening and hydrating effects will last long after the sugar crystals have dissolved and a layer of dead skin has been sloughed off.

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Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Body Care range uses ethically and sustainably sourced raw, organic coconut oil and is infused with sacred Tahitian Monoï Oil. Free of parabens, mineral oil, sulphates and other nasties, the range leaves skin naturally radiant and delicately scented for up to 24 hours.

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