Coconut Oil Rocks!

It's true. We love coconut oil. It's fantastic. We use it to cook with. We use it as a moisturizer. We use it as natural lip balm. not only does it work, but it smells delicious and we already have it in our pantries. Got dry scalp? Instead of looking for a new shampoo that might contain sulfates that will damage your color, reach for the coconut oil. Melt a bit by leaving it on your counter for an hour or so and then work it into your scalp before bedtime. It really works! It's great for hard water that makes your skin itchy or when the summer or winter have sapped the moisture and causes your skin to get all dry and flaky. Think that's cool? Here are some other ways coconut oil rocks:

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Your Summer Beauty Bag

Summer's here and the sun is officially out and shining. This means you probably want to change up your beauty routine to keep your skin looking dewy (not sweaty) and fresh. One place you may need to do this is for your vacation. Everyone's talking about packing up and heading on a getaway. Pare down on your beauty products and get everything you need in your carry-on bag and then you won't have to worry about lost luggage. 

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3-1-1 bags aren't that big, especially when you're flying during the summer and have to squeeze sunscreen in there, too. While you can buy it once you get there, many resorts, theme parks and grocery stores have outrageous prices on these items. I have ways you can find room in your travel bag for sunscreen and still look great in all your pictures.

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Tinted Moisturizer - You may be used to taking your foundation wherever you go, but a tinted moisturizer can do double-duty as a foundation and a moisturizer. Most have built-in SPF, so you don't have to bring a second sunscreen specifically for your face.

Powder Foundation - Avoid taking two products and opt for just one with a powder foundation. Not only does it save space, but a good one, like Philosophy Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas, will be long-lasting and give you a flawless finish over your moisturizer. This can be paired with tinted moisturizer to give you more coverage.

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Tinted Lip Gloss - Get a fresh summery look by bringing along a tinted lip gloss that also moisturizes. Leave your heavy lipstick at home and you also won't have to tote around a tube of lip balm. SmashboxO-Gloss brings out the natural hue of your lips, plus it gives you a slight shine and locks in moisture.

Trial Sizes - Those fun trial sizes that you get with makeup purchases are your best friend on vacation. Save those tiny tubes of mascara, lip glosses, and eye shadows, and pack them in your travel bag. 

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Shampoo bars - Shampoo and conditioner can take up a lot of room and also contribute the most to spillage in your bag. There's nothing worse than getting to your destination and having to wash off everything in your 3-1-1 bag because your shampoo or conditioner exploded. Shampoo bars don't ever have to go in your liquids bag, they never spill and are super easy to use. They work just like a bar of soap and have all the benefits of a great shampoo. You can even get solid conditioners which will leave your hair silky and manageable.

If you have favorite products that don't come in smaller sizes, decant into empty vials, bottles or jars, so you can keep them in your travel bag. You'll feel at home and look your best, too!