Beauty Finds

5 Decadent & Eco-Friendly Coconut Beauty Picks

We already chug its wonder water, and now, coconut is the comeback elixir to fix our skin, eco-style

By Carlene Higgins and Caitlin Kenny March 28, 2013

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She Put The Lime In The Coconut

Shedding its association with '70s sun worshippers, the great white pulp is propelling a skin care revolution. Ginnifer Goodwin is the latest celeb to cop to using food-grade, extra-virgin coconut oil to cook—and wash her face. Model Lindsey Wixson is also a fan. Now, Toronto-based organic body care company Shoosha features coconut as the star of its kitchen-made soap bars, which were gift-bagged at the Golden Globes. With skin-protecting antioxidants and healing lauric acid, the tropical treasure makes us nutty—in a good way.