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Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatments

Olaplex treatmentPre-shampoo, or pre-poo, is a hair treatment product designed for use BEFORE shampooing. Pre-shampoo treatments are typically a heavier hair treatment that improves the condition of the hair cuticle and cortex, improving hair health, not just smoothing the hair appearance. Pre-poo treatments work best on hair when allowed to soak into the hair for at least ten minutes or even overnight.

Examples of a pre-shampoo treatments are Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme, and Olaplex.

10 Tips How to Best Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

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Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is considered by many to be a holy grail hair rescue product. But for some, Elasticizer is just meh. How can some people swear by it and others be disappointed?

Proper application is key to getting the most out of Elasticizer or Elasticizer Extreme. Not sure how to use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer? Read our top ten tips for best use below.

How to Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

How to Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer: 10 Tips for Best Use

 

Why Elasticizer is Special

A key ingredient overview helps deconstruct the elusive je ne sais quoi of Elasticizer. Let’s take a look:

Key Ingredients

 

Olive Oil nourishes hair

OLIVE OIL

Olive Oil moisturizes with Omega-3s and polyphenols. Omegas nourish the hair follicle and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong. Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.

Kingsley found Olive Oil works best not as a direct oil application, but within a creamy formula base.  It aids in the penetration of the precious vitamins and fatty acids. A creamy formula also makes it easier to wash out without oily residue after use.

 

HYDROLYZED ELASTIN

Elastin gives hair tensile strength: the ability to stretch. Hydrolyzed Elastin adds body and elasticity to hair. It improves hair’s resistance to breakage and aids moisture retention.

Unlike protein treatments, you cannot over-do elastin. Elastin returns a youthful look to the hair. Elastin is often a missing element in hair maintenance routines, but it is important to keep hair looking vibrant, lush, bouncy and healthy.

No matter what your hair has experienced (coloring, chemicals, hot tools), it likely has lost some Elastin along the way.

Castor seed oil is a humectant

 

CASTOR OIL

Castor Oil is a humectant. It draws moisture into the hair shaft making it plumper and hydrated. It softens hair with high Vitamin E content. Castor Oil thickens thinning hair and calms the appearance of frizzy hair.

Castor Oil is typically too thick and sticky to apply directly to the hair, but in this formulation, it washes out easily.

GLYCERIN

Glycerin helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair.

 

Ten Tips on How to Best Use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

 

1. Apply Elasticizer to Fully Damp Hair

Apply Elasticizer to fully damp hair prior to shampooing. Warm the elasticizer slightly in your hands. Smooth the Elasticizer into the length of the hair to help it absorb.

 

2.  Elasticizer Must Fully Absorb

Absorption is the key. It won’t accomplish nearly as much just sitting on the hair surface.

How to do it: I apply Elasticizer to a small section of hair at a time. Then place the hair section between two fingers and gently “squeegee” the product down the hair length to assist absorption.

For sections that don’t absorb after 30 minutes, I re-wet the hair with a spray bottle and repeat the squeegee process.

 

3. Avoid the Scalp

There is no harm in applying Elasticizer closer to the scalp, but it is most beneficial applied to lengths down to the ends. I focus extra on areas I heat style with my curling wand – bangs, money pieces, and ends.

Some suggest applying from the ear down to the ends.

4. Keep Elasticizer moist

As long as it stays damp, it continues to work. I like to use a processing cap or hair towel to let it stay moist. Your facial steamer can add a special oomph to Elasticizer. If Elasticizer is getting dry and hard, spritz it down.

 

5. 10-Minute Minimum Use

It takes about five minutes to absorb into the hair.  Leave Elasticizer in for a minimum of ten minutes, or even overnight in a covered cap or towel. In the Kingsley Clinics in New York and London, they leave Elasticizer in for 30 minutes.

Don’t have time for a full treatment? Try this tip:

 

“I like to treat any split or brittle hair with perhaps a teaspoonful, gently worked into my hair and then left overnight. Very economical and a quick and easy boost when I don’t have time for the full works.”

– JENNIFER DYE
PHILIP KINGSLEY HEAD TRICHOTHERAPIST

 

6.  Add heat

Heat intensifies the penetration. Wear Elasticizer while exercising, at the beach or sunbathing, or while taking a steam.

 

7. Don’t Use Elasticizer before or after Hair Coloring

The packaging says Elasticizer can remove hair color or impede coloring. Don’t use Elasticizer for 3 days before and after coloring. I ignored these directions and found out it is true. The Olive Oil can remove fresh color.

 

8. Use the Formulation for Your Hair Type

Use the proper Elasticizer formulation for your hair type.

  • PK Elasticizer Extreme is for coarse, naturally coiled, or very damaged hair.
  • Fine and Medium texture hair should use Elasticizer Intensive.

 

9.  Add-Ins

Elasticizer is an excellent creamy base for your favorite hair oil. Sometimes I add a few drops of warm Jojoba or Avocado oil

 

10. Stick With It

We find the benefits are cumulative. Courtney initially didn’t see much difference, but after second use, she was wowed by the results. Lyn’s coarse and colored hair responded well to Elasticizer Intense, but benefits far more from Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Extreme.

 

TIP: gently squeegee Elasticizer into the hair to aid absorption.

 

Where to Find It

Find Philip Kingsley Elasticizer at:

Questions? Comments?

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Hair Rehab
Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

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Could your hair use some TLC? Our team is astounded at the ingredient list in this Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set. We have researched and tried endless hair care ingredients and formulas, so we’ve learned by experience what works. Everything in this formula works, and more importantly, it works synergistically! Wow!

Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

For deep conditioning, we love making concoctions of treating oils and hydrating creams. More effective than DIY hair recipes,  this Way of Nature set contains all our haircare ingredient favorites plus some hair superfood ingredients we never tried before!

the kit

Made in Israel, the haircare products in this kit contain superfood ingredients known to promote luxurious hair.

This sulfate-free, 2-in-1 hair kit contains:

  • Nourishing Hair Mask
  • Hair Oil Treatment
  • Bonus gift honey lip treatment
Both the masque and treatment oil contain amazing superfood natural ingredients like pomegranate

Both the masque and treatment oil contain amazing superfood natural ingredients like pomegranate

The Ingredients

Let’s take a look at the impressive ingredient profiles of both products included in this set. First the Nourishing Hair Mask:

The Nourishing Hair Mask

key active ingredients

Avocado Oil Ingredient featured on StyleChicks.com

Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is 72% monounsaturated fatty acids, higher than Coconut or Grapeseed oils. Avocado Oil mixes with water better than other oils.

Avocado oil readily penetrates into the hair strand and even the hair cortex.  Avocado Oil doesn’t sit on the scalp like Coconut oil. Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves texture on hair.

Rich in Omegas 3 and 6, Vitamins C, D, and E, Avocado Oil makes hair hydrated and lush.[1]

 

Date oil is rich in fatty acids

Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

Better known as Date oil. Date oil has an antioxidant profile similar to Olive Oil.

It also has the four fatty acids oleic, linoleic, lauric and palmitic acid. These fatty acids reduce moisture loss in the hair and keep the hair cuticle sealed.

It is rich in vitamins including Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin. Riboflavin promotes hair elasticity and helps hair build protein.

Date Oil is especially good at reviving dull, dry, and brittle hair.

 

Panthenol

Panthenol is Vitamin B5.

Panthenol is moisture-binding and soothing, It instantly makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft.

 

Argan

Argan

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Argan Nut Oil deeply hydrates and softens dry hair. Argan is an anti-oxidant, fatty acid hair superfood.

It also promotes elasticity. Improved elasticity gives hair strength and bouncy movement. It also reduces hair breakage.

Argan oil massaged into the scalp aids in stimulating hair growth.

 

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hair is mostly Keratin, it is the structural protein of hair. Hydrolyzed keratin is keratin broken down into small enough pieces to absorb into the hair.

Hydrolyzed Keratin can fill the microscopic gaps in the cuticle, cortex, and medulla of the hair. This gives hair temporary strength. It also makes hair reflect light and look shiny.

Consistent Hydrolyzed keratin use helps high porosity hair resist breakage and grow longer.

 

Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed oil

Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats. Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to hair. Jojoba is a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients. As a carrier oil, it enhances the ingredients it is paired with instead of creating a barrier.

Jojoba seed oil hydrates and nourishes while cleansing the scalp of impurities. It removes excess sebum, dandruff, and flakes blocking follicles. It moisturizes dry hair.

 

Propolis is a bee product

Propolis Extract

Propolis Extract is a bee bi-product. It is sometimes called “bee glue”. It is cuticle smoothing, softening, and hydrating. It also causes temporary hair plumping action.

Rich in vitamins, it feeds the hair. Propolis Extract contains the amino acid L‑Cysteine which strengthens the hair strand.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair. These hair types have a wider diameter, which means more surface to lose moisture and feel dry.

 

Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged skin soft and pliable again.

 

Now let’s take a look at the Oil Treatment

The Oil  Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

The Oil  Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

the Oil Treatment

The Oil Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.

These include Date Oil that revives dry, brittle hair. Pomegranate, Date, and Sea Buckthorn are all superfoods that can nourish the scalp and keep it hydrated and healthy.

It is a thick, rich oil. The Oil is a leave-in treatment, it soaks into your hair to hydrate and repair.

The hair Oil Treatment can be applied to dry or wet hair. It absorbs quickly.

It contains several ingredients to benefit the scalp. Scalp massages with these ingredients can aid in healthier hair growth. It also contains Vitamins and minerals associated with decreasing hair fall and even reducing premature graying!

Let’s take a closer look at the key ingredients in this Oil Treatment.

 

 

the Oil

key active ingredients

Sea Buckthorn berries contain hair nourishing nutrients

Sea Buckthorn berries are packed with hair nourishing nutrients

Olive oil

olive oil

Olive Oil moisturizes with hair-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. Omegas nourish the hair follicle, maintain scalp health, and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong.

Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.

 

argan oil

Argan Oil is ideal as a leave-in hair oil ingredient because it keeps hair hydrated while also smoothing hair. It promotes elasticity which reduces hair breakage.

sea buckthorn

Sea Buckthorn berries

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is sea buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn oil is extracted from these small orange berries.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is like a who’s who of nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K, and P; carotenoids; flavonoids; amino acids; phenols; folic acid; organic acids; 20 mineral elements, and essential fatty acids. It uniquely contains all four omegas: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9. It feeds hair and nourishes the scalp.[2]

Date Oil

Date oil benefits both hair and scalp.

It contains Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids. These feed the scalp and keep it moisturized. It is also antimicrobial and antibacterial to keep the scalp clear of dandruff and acne.

Date Oil is rich in hair enhancing vitamins including B2 which can decrease hair fall. B2 produces Keratin and promotes hair elasticity.

Date Oil is also rich in copper and pantothenic acid (B5) which reduces premature graying of hair.

Punica Granatum Extract

How Pomegranate Benefits Skin on StyleChicks

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is packed with minerals, vitamins A, C, K, E and folic acid.  Pomegranates contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [2].

Pomegranate contains punicic acid in pomegranate which strengthens the hair follicle. Paired with olive oil, it can deeply penetrate the hair shaft to improve hair condition.

Pomegranate improves hydration.  Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water. It hydrates dry, brittle hair.

Pomegranate oil makes for a lovely scalp and hair massage oil. It smoothes frizz and conditions hair.

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged hair soft.

 

The Experience

Nourishing Hair Mask

The Mask

Texture

It is a very thick cream. Thicker and richer than a curd or custard consistency. Not at all greasy or slimy.

Warm and rub it between your hands first to apply it to wet hair.  About a tablespoon was enough for my almost bra strap length hair. It spreads well and has a nice slick.

The masque is thick, creamy, and rich. A little goes a long way

Use in the shower and let it sink in for 5-7 minutes.  It also works wonderfully steamed in with my facial steamer. Rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle. It rinses away clean without a residue.

It comes with a sturdy inner seal to keep the mask fresh.

It comes with a sturdy inner seal to keep the mask fresh.

scent

There is a pleasant aromatic scent. It lingers a bit even after rinsing.

result

Hair feels smoother, thicker, and much stronger. It looks so healthy and shiny!

 

The Treatment Oil

I like to shake it well and warm a few drops between my hands and smooth it over my hair. It is filled with hair growing nutrients and makes for a marvelous restorative scalp massage!

The bottle has a sealed inverted dropper top to reduce waste, only dispense what you need.

It leaves my coarse hair looking smoother and shiny.

where to Find It

Find the Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D96HCTP

Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set

 

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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References

  1. de Oliveira, Ana Paula et al. “Effect of semisolid formulation of persea americana mill (avocado) oil on wound healing” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2013 (2013): 472382. doi:10.1155/2013/47238
  2. Zielińska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in health and disease, 16(1), 95. doi:10.1186/s12944-017-0469-7).
  3. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and ProcessingMaría I. Gil,†, Francisco A. Tomás-Barberán,†, Betty Hess-Pierce,‡, Deirdre M. Holcroft,§ and, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)
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HOW TO USE Philip Kingsley ELASTICIZER

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Many consider Philip Kingsley Elasticizer a holy grail hair rescue product. We are amongst them. But for some, Elasticizer is just meh. Lyn and Lee loved it immediately. But Courtney took a few treatments to see any results. The variance may depend on a few factors, such as how Elastin-starved the hair is.

Proper application for best product absorption is key to benefit from Elasticizer. Not sure how to use Philip Kingsley Elasticizer? Read our top ten tips below.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is a thick, creamy formula that absorbs well

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is a thick, creamy formula that absorbs well using these application tips

Ten TIPS FOR HOW TO USE ELASTICIZER

  1. Apply Elasticizer to damp hair prior to shampooing. Smooth Elasticizer into the length of the hair to help it absorb. Absorption is the key. It won’t accomplish nearly as much just sitting on the hair surface. How to do it: I apply it to a small section of hair. Then place the hair section between two fingers and gently squeegee the product down the hair length to assist absorption.
  2. There is no harm in applying Elasticizer closer to the scalp, but it is a bit of a waste. It is most beneficial applied to lengths down to the ends. I focus extra on areas I heat style with my curling wand – bangs, money pieces, and ends. Some suggest applying from the ear down to the ends.
  3. I like to use a processing cap or hair towel to let it stay moist. As long as it stays damp, it continues to work.
  4. It takes about five minutes to absorb into the hair. Leave Elasticizer in for a minimum of ten minutes, or even overnight in a covered cap or towel. In the Kingsley Clinics in New York and London, they leave Elasticizer in for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat intensifies the penetration. Wear Elasticizer while exercising, at the beach or sunbathing, or while taking a steam.
  6. It rinses out clean. For optimal results, shampoo and condition afterward.
  7. The packaging says Elasticizer can remove hair color or impede coloring. Don’t use Elasticizer for 3 days before and after coloring. I ignored these directions and found out it is true. Olive Oil can remove fresh color.
  8. For sections that don’t absorb after 30 minutes, I re-wet the hair and repeat the tip #1 squeegee process.
  9. Elasticizer is an excellent creamy base for your favorite hair oil. Sometimes I add a few drops of Jojoba or Avocado.
  10. Use the proper Elasticizer formulation for your hair type. PK Elasticizer Extreme is for coarse, naturally coiled, or very damaged hair. Fine and Medium texture hair should use Elasticizer Intensive.

We find the benefits are cumulative. Courtney initially didn’t see much difference, but after second use, she was wowed by the results. Lyn’s coarse hair benefits from Elasticizer Intense, but especially from Elasticizer Extreme.

TIP: gently squeegee Elasticizer into the hair to aid absorption.
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Philip Kingsley Elasticizer at PhilipKingsley.com, BlueMercury and Violet Grey

Questions? Comments?

Have any questions about Philip Kingsley Elasticizer?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

When Hair gets the Blahs: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Pre-Shampoo Treatment

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As Summer draws to a close, cooler weather means sun-kissed hair can turn dry and crunchy. Need a pre-poo remedy to rescue your tresses? We’ve just the thing. Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment.

Hair Expert Philip Kingsley understood hair. He coined the phrase “bad hair day”. We will be highlighting Kingsley and his product range in the next few months. This post discusses one of the most popular Kingsley products, the Elasticizer Pre-Shampoo Treatment.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

THE KINGSLEY APPROACH TO HAIR

The Philip Kingsley line takes a different approach to hair care. Instead of classifying hair as Dry, Normal or Oily, Kingsley examined the moisture needs of the hair textures: Fine, Medium, Coarse and Naturally Coiled Curls.  Each of these textures has different moisture and protein needs.

With this hair texture understanding, Philip Kingsley examined his client’s hair and devised a remedy on the spot. His celebrity clients included Audrey Hepburn. He created a custom hair masque when her tresses were too unruly to hold a style in humid weather. That product is Elasticizer.  Today it is still a cult classic pre-shampoo treatment for rejuvenating hair.

Summer sun exposure depletes hair elastin, so there’s no time like the present to try Elasticizer.

Elasticizer 75ml size is ideal for travel or beach bag

ABOUT Philip Kingsley ELASTICIZER

You may swear by a hair treatment, bond builder, or masque. Elasticizer won’t replace your Holy Grail products. But it will likely become part of your Hair Holy Grail arsenal.

Elasticizer benefits are cumulative. The results look exponentially better after a few weeks of use. 

Elasticizer does something that conditioners, masques, and even Olaplex cannot. Elasticizer makes hair look lush and lively like it looked before I colored. If you have colored for some time, you likely noticed a hair texture change, it can feel dry and even crunchy. What impresses me the most about Elasticizer is hair looks healthy and acts YOUNGER.

Elasticizer by Philip Kingsley

What Makes Elasticizer Special: Ingredients

A key ingredient overview helps deconstruct the elusive je ne sais quoi of Elasticizer.

Olive Oil nourishes hair

Olive Oil

Olive Oil moisturizes with Omega-3s and polyphenols. Omegas nourish the hair follicle, maintains scalp health and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong. Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.

You may wonder: What is so special about that? Won’t regular Olive Oil from the pantry work as a DIY hair masque?

Kingsley found Olive Oil works best not as a direct oil application, but within a creamy formula base.  It aids in the penetration of the precious vitamins and fatty acids. A creamy formula also makes it easier to wash out without oily residue after use.

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Elastin is key to the Elasticizer treatment, as the name implies.

Elastin gives hair tensile strength. This gives hair the ability to stretch. Hydrolyzed Elastin adds body and elasticity to hair. It improves hair’s resistance to breakage and aids moisture retention.

Unlike protein treatments, you cannot over-do elastin. Elastin returns a youthful look to the hair. Elastin is often a missing element in hair maintenance routines, but it is important to keep hair looking vibrant, lush, bouncy and healthy.

Many hair masques counteract a specific type of hair damage, such as from coloring. No matter what your hair has experienced, it likely has lost some Elastin along the way.

Castor seed oil is a humectant

Castor seed oil is a humectant

Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a humectant. It draws moisture into the hair shaft making it plumper and hydrated. It softens hair with high Vitamin E content. Castor Oil thickens thinning hair and calms the appearance of frizzy hair.

Castor Oil is typically too thick and sticky to apply directly to the hair, but in this formulation, it washes out easily.

Glycerin

Glycerin helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair. These hair types have a wider diameter, which means more surface to lose moisture and feel dry. Glycerin keeps hydration in the hair.

 

“I like to treat any split or brittle hair with perhaps a teaspoonful, gently worked into my hair and then left overnight. Very economical and a quick and easy boost when I don’t have time for the full works.”

 – Jennifer Dye
Philip Kingsley Head Trichotherapist

A thick creamy texture that absorbs into the hair

A thick creamy texture that absorbs into the hair

ELASTICIZER OPTIONS

Elasticizer comes in a 2.5-ounce tube, a 5-ounce tub, 16.9-ounce, and 34-ounce sizes.

Elasticizer Extreme is for naturally curly, coiled, coarse or damaged hair. Elasticizer Extreme contains more of the active ingredients to address the unique needs of coarse and damaged hair require extra hydration.  Learn more about Elasticizer Extreme in a future SC post.

Elasticizer comes in various scents. Scents include Coconut Breeze, and Pomegranate & Cassis. There are also seasonal and limited edition scents. A recent one is Philip Kingsley’s Rose & Lychee Elasticizer.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Elasticizer is one of our holy grail products, a pre-poo treatment we alternate off with Olaplex or an oil treatment.  Many factors can give hair a dull, lifeless appearance including cold weather, wind, sun, sea, chlorine, hair coloring, and hot tool use, or just general over-processing. Regular Elasticizer use keeps hair looking healthy and youthful.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Philip Kingsley Elasticizer at PhilipKingsley.com, Neiman Marcus, and BlueMercury

Questions? Comments?

Have any questions about Philip Kingsley Elasticizer?

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Beauty: Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

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Coconut Oil is a multi-purpose, go-to remedy for many beauty, health, cooking and household uses. Finding a quality grade coconut oil is a worthwhile investment. A brand we like is Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil because 1) it is a food grade, cold-pressed, extra virgin oil 2) it has an appealing flavor and scent 3) it absorbs into the skin with a non-greasy finish, and 4) it makes our hair soft and shiny without dull residue.

 

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

 

COCONUT OIL USES
Coconut Oil is a fabulous hair and skin conditioner. It removes makeup. It locks moisture into skin after a shower. Coconut Oil can clean makeup brushes and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. There are also numerous health benefits to consuming Coconut Oil.

FINDING A QUALITY COCONUT OIL
For all that Coconut Oil does, it makes sense to use only a quality Coconut Oil for topical application and cooking use. Not every Coconut Oil brand is created equal. There is a wide variety of price points for Coconut Oil. Some brands are not as suitable for eating, and even some of the food grade Coconut Oils are not very tasty or lack an appetizing aroma.

While most Coconut Oil brands will provide some benefits (serving as a shaving cream or moisturizing cuticles), few Coconut Oils are truly food quality. Fewer have USDA Certification. Coconut Oil must be pure, fresh, free of additives, and, of course, be tasty to be used in cooking and baking.

 

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

 

ABOUT ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil is a USDA Certified Organic 100% raw, cold-pressed (first press only), extra virgin coconut oil that has a wonderful flavor and scent. Made from pesticide and insecticide free coconuts, with no additives such as salt, sugar, yeast, gluten, eggs, shellfish or preservatives.

PACKAGING
Island’s Miracle uses PBA-Free Plastic packaging to prevent toxins from getting into their pure coconut oil. The container comes sealed, as you can see in the video below. I had to loosen it before I did the video, because it came quite tightly sealed!

 

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

TASTE
I was impressed by the light, natural smell of coconut and the cold pressed texture resulting in a densely packed, emollient oil.

It is a quality food grade, making it suitable for use in cooking, baking and included in energy drinks, smoothies, and in coffee. There is no strange aftertaste to the Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil. It is fresh, light and natural tasting.

USING ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL ON MY HAIR & SKIN

I’ve used several brands of Coconut Oil on my hair and skin, and do like the results. What I don’t like is how greasy it can be on the skin, and how the residue can make hair dull. I didn’t have that experience with this Coconut Oil. It’s not greasy and absorbed into the skin well. It is suitable for use on the skin (even on the face and around the delicate eye area) and hair, as well as used as a baby skin ointment. I also used it on the ends of my hair; it left it a soft sheen and my hair felt thicker and softer. There was no dulling film after I shampooed it out.

 

Island's Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil

 

TEST: HOW TO INCORPORATE ISLAND’S MIRACLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL INTO MY DIET FOR EASY & HEALTHIER EATING HABITS

I haven’t found the taste of a Coconut Oil very appealing in other brands I tried, but since Island’s Miracle Oil is pure, cold pressed and virgin oil, it has so many health benefits it’s worth trying. I was pleased to find it to be a pleasant taste with no aftertaste or strange texture.

Since Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil is tasty and smells delicious, it is easier to make some healthy dietary changes, such as opting for using the healthier Coconut Oil over less healthy fats like butter, cream or cooking sprays.

I tested a few Coconut Oil substitute ideas using the Island’s Miracles Coconut Oil. These little calorie-saving tricks add up and still give me more energy without sacrificing taste.

1. One substitute I tried was spreading Coconut Oil on my toast instead of butter. This gave me more energy before a workout or long day. The taste was light and sweet, and Coconut Oil still melted into a warm consistency on my toast like butter does, and with the Coconut Oil, my toast was not dry or bland, so I didn’t miss the butter much, and it is an easy switch while watching calories.

2. Another substitute is stirring the Coconut Oil into my coffee instead of milk or creamer. If hot coffee and Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil are mixed in the blender, it makes a creamy cappuccino kind of texture. Coconut Oil is used in Bulletproof coffee recipes, which gives an energy boost and helps curbs the munchies, making it easier to stick to a diet. Coconut Oil in a smoothie makes for a surprisingly good texture, adds some sweetness and gives energy because of Coconut Oils’ fast acting MCFA fats.

3. A fun way we found to incorporate the Island’s Coconut Oil as a healthy fat substitute is for making popcorn! It smells just like movie theater popcorn! To make Popcorn with Coconut Oil, we melted a few tablespoons of Island’s Miracle Coconut Oil in a pot on the stove. Then we popped the kernels the old fashioned way with a tin foil “lid.” Once popped, drizzle the popped kernels lightly with some more melted Coconut Oil add toppings to taste such as sea salt, spices, or cinnamon. Yum! Much tastier than microwave popcorn and without the chemicals.

OTHER COCONUT OIL USES IN COOKING:

1. High-heat cooking, such as Sauteing and Frying, can be done with Coconut Oil because of its high smoke point from its’ heat-stable, healthy saturated fats.
2. A teaspoon of Coconut Oil can substitute for a non-stick cooking spray.
3. To bake with Coconut Oil, exchange the same amount of coconut oil as the butter or vegetable oil that is called for in the recipe.

CONCLUSION: A quality Coconut Oil is a must for every household, it serves so many purposes! A worthwhile investment is a USDA Certified Organic, cold pressed, virgin oil like the Island’s Miracles Organic Coconut Oil, a tasty oil suitable for cooking, baking and a host of beauty purposes. An excellent price for a pure, additive-free Coconut Oil!

Find Island’s Miracle Organic Coconut Oil at https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C79Y0EO

 

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