A popular addition to many cosmetic and hair care products, coconut oil has earned a reputation as an effective moisturizer thanks to its ability to seal hydration into the skin. It can be layered with other skin lotions and moisturizers and may provide additional nourishment due to the antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins found in the oil.

If you want to apply coconut oil as a face moisturizer, take a small amount of the oil and massage it into the skin on your face. Do this in the morning or at night, and consider using coconut oil as the last step in a full skincare regime to benefit from its skin-softening and nourishing benefits.