An alternative to shaving cream.

Get a smooth shave and prevent razor burn by mixing coconut oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil together.

Facial scrub.

Slough off dead skin cells and get rid of blackheads with a simple mix of equal parts coconut oil and brown sugar.

Makeup remover.

Using your hands or a washcloth, rub a little coconut oil onto your skin. Let sit for a minute and rinse off with warm water. It can even remove that last bit of waterproof mascara — just be careful not to get directly into your eyes, or it could sting.

Cuticle oil.

Skip the lotion and just rub a little coconut onto your hands and cuticles to lock in moisture.

Lip gloss.

Favorite tube of lipstick just about done? Scoop out the last bit of color with a Q-tip and combine with about a teaspoon of coconut oil in a new container, and you should have just enough for an extra swipe or two of lipstick.

Makeup brush shampoo.

Mix two parts anti-bacterial soap with one part coconut oil and work through brush bristles. Rinse under lukewarm water. Let dry completely before using your brushes again.

To fake long lashes.

Simply dab a little bit on with a Q-tip or cotton ball. Less is more though — too much can cause minor eye irritation.

To soothe eczema flare-ups.

Coconut oil is one of the few things that can actually restore damaged or diseased skin, due to the small molecular structure of it, which allows for easy absorption.

To fight dandruff.

Dandruff is caused by a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia, and coconut oil has natural antifungal properties that can work to eliminate it.

To moisturize dry hair. Bonus to treating dandruff:

Coconut oil seeps deep into the hair shaft, which means it's also great as a longer conditioning treatment. If you have thin or fine hair, work a dime-size amount of coconut oil through slightly damp hair; if you have thicker, more coarse hair, feel free to use more. Wait an hour and then shampoo and condition as normal.

To fight frizz.

Oil and water don't mix, so when you need to tame flyaways fast, scoop half a teaspoon of coconut oil into your hands (in this case, you only need a very small amount; too much can make your hair look greasy), rub through your hands very quickly to warm it up, and then work through your hair. Style as desired.

Toothpaste.

Mix one part coconut oil with one part baking soda for a natural toothpaste (you can also add a couple of drops of mint oil if you really miss the minty-fresh taste) that will leave you with a pearly white smile.