There are two reasons why I’ve taken procrastination to new levels when attempting to pen this post. One, the product in question is almost too epic, which leads us to – Two, I fear it’s going to be a long post which rivals my dissertation in length. Sit comfortable and grab a refreshment. Sorted? So, coconut cream, coconut oil – whatever you want to call it; after months of various people pointing me in the direction of it I finally threw a tub of the RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream into my Cult Beauty basket. High in levels of the anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial Lauric Acid and a known natural anti-oxidant it’s a little bit of unrefined heaven in a pot. Now really any unrefined, 100% organic, extra virgin, cold-pressed (so it’s still got all the goodies in it!) coconut oil will do, which when picked up from any health food shop turns out to be a much better deal – heads up for next time. But let the ode begin…
My prime use for it is as a mask – it may sound a little strange to load up what is essentially an oil as leave-on, wash-off thang – but it really does the ticket. After cleansing, I layer a thick slick of this on which is a very entertaining experience that mimics the feeling of what I can only imagine your face being melted off is like. I then busy myself for 10 minutes trying not to drip anywhere, rinse off with the help of a flannel, and pat dry. Nourished, happy skin is revealed – dry patches seen to and oily areas balanced. It reminds me of a quick fix  (and stripped back, obviously) version of Origins Drink Up Intensive. I go ahead with my usual routine and finish off with another, thinner, layer of the stuff as a moisturiser.
You ready for the list of other beauty tasks this gets roped in to cover? A waterproof eye makeup remover (not as tough as the Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover, but much cheaper), as a conditioning mask on the ends of my hair, or applied post-wash über sparingly as an oil, it makes a great little lubricant for shaving, mixed with a spoonful of sugar can be whipped into a scrub in minutes *inhales* gives a shimmer-free glow to the face when dapped along the high points in a Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream-kinda way, it’s a nice mixer to use with the RMS ‘Un’ Cover-Up to sheer out its application, melted into a bath it works as an oil and makes the water smell of coconut oh and you can use it in the kitchen.
I’m sold – can you tell? Now for an evening of pampering courtesy of one little tub of the good stuff…
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