coconut oil and sunburn

Top Summertime Skin Care Tips

Whether it’s winter or summer, my skin is always dry and in need of extra moisture. The dryness of the winter months and the added sun exposure during summer both don’t help my complexion. I have been a fan of coconut oil for cooking for years now, but now swear by using this versatile oil for my skincare as well. Coconut oil contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which may be beneficial for acne as well. The moisturizing aspects of coconut oil are amazing and I love that your skin doesn’t feel greasy or weighed down after each application. I wanted […]

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Stopping Sunburn Skin Peeling

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which should really make us reflect on how important it is to protect ourselves from prolonged sun exposure. Living in Florida, this is something that I deal with on a daily basis, especially on the weekends when at the beach or taking outdoor trips. About 3 weeks ago, I was out fishing for the day and did wear a good SPF 50 sunblock; however I did miss a spot on my arm and shoulder. Needless to say, I was left with a pretty bad sunburn that was lobster red – yikes! I’m a big […]

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Best Coconut Oil Hacks for Summer

Now that summer is creeping upon us, it’s time to take extra precaution when being outdoors. Living in Florida, we tend to experience an insane amount of heat, humidity, and the worst – sunburn. My fiancé thinks that I’m crazy, but I keep my go-to jar of coconut oil on me at all times in order to help with a lot of mishaps that tend to occur during these hot months. For those of you who aren’t familiar with coconut oil, its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties make this versatile oil so amazing. It can be applied topically, mixed with […]

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