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For anyone that follows natural health and beauty trends, I’m sure you have heard about the amazing benefits of coconut oil. Coconut oil is a multitasking powerhouse that can be used for beauty, cooking, household, and health. Coconut oil is definitely something that everyone should have in their homes. I’ve put together a list of 90 amazing ways to use coconut oil every day.
Where to Find Coconut Oil?
Coconut Oil, whether refined or unrefined (virgin), can be easily found at your local grocery store and on Amazon. Refined coconut oil, which is extracted from dried coconuts, is usually odorless and tasteless and can withstand higher temperatures. On the other hand, unrefined coconut oil is extracted from fresh coconuts and retains its flavor and odor.
Without a doubt, coconut oil is such an economical and practical item to have around the house. Here are some of my favorites on Amazon right now:
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90 Amazing Ways To Use Coconut Oil
Beauty & Skincare
Coconut oil is a great oil to incorporate into your daily skin, hair, and overall beauty routine. Use coconut oil to economically cater to almost all of your beauty needs!
1. Use it to make a homemade body scrub
2. Make a hair mask
3. Mix with lotion or body cream for extra moisture and glow
4. Moisturize eyebrows and eyelashes
5. Use as a hair mask or to deep condition hair
6. Use as a cuticle oil
7. Moisturize rough elbows and knees
8. Makeup/eye-makeup remover
9. Use to make a hair oil for hair growth
10. Substitute it for shaving cream
11. Apply to stretch marks and cellulite
12. Apply to scars, sunburns, and rashes
13. Clean makeup brushes
14. Add as a bath oil
15. Use to detangle hair
16. Massage oil
17. Use to fight dandruff
18. Use as a lip balm
19. Use with sugar for a DIY lip scrub
20. Cheekbone highlighter
21. Apply as an eye cream
22. Tattoo moisturizer
23. Use to soften heels
24. Use to make a soap bar
25. Combine with shea butter to make a body butter
26. Make a DIY beard balm for your boyfriend/husband
27. Use to exfoliate hands and feet
28. Use to oil cleanse your face in a two-step cleansing routine
29. Use to moisturize hands
30. Use to prevent split ends
Food & Cooking
Coconut oil is edible and is great to have around in the kitchen. In addition, coconut oil is a great alternative to butter and other cooking oils.
31. Add to coffee or tea
32. Add to scrambled eggs
33. Use as a salad dressing
34. Use as a cooking oil
35. Substitute for butter
36. Add to popcorn
37. Add on top of toast
38. Add to smoothies
39. Remove food from plates and pans.
40. Add to soups for a coconut flavor
41. Grease baking pans
Health
42. Use as a toothpaste
43. Use as a mouthwash
44. Sooth Burns, rashes, and sunburn
45. Poison ivy relief
46. Helps to soothe bee and wasp stings
47. Add to cold sores
48. Swallow a spoonful to relieve an itchy throat
49. Add to the skin to fight off insects
50. Consume to relieve constipation
51. Regular consumption can help boost the immune system
52. Use to boost energy – coconut oil is made of special fats known to boost energy
53. Use for aromatherapy to help relax and rewind
54. Consume to freshen breath.
55. Consume regularly to help curb appetite and lose weight
56. Apply to help heal cuts and wounds
57. Supports thyroid function
58. Improves bone health
59. Supports joint health
60. Helps treat fungal and yeast infections
61. Use to soothe a cough
62. Use to help lower cholesterol
63. Apply to heal bug bites
64. Apply to soothe and heal chickenpox
65. Apply to gums to relieve toothache
66. Deep condition and apply to hair to prevent lice
67. Apply a bit to your nostrils to prevent and stop nose bleeds
68. Consume 2-3 tablespoons daily to prevent heartburn/acid reflux
69. Apply a small amount to prevent toenail fungus
70. Taking and applying it can increase blood circulation
Household Tricks
71. Use it to fix a stuck zipper
72. Remove gum and candy from clothing, hair, carpet, or shoes
73. Use it to remove rust
74. Use it to shine a coffee table or furniture
75. Use it to shine dusty rainboots
76. Leather shoe shiner
77. Lubricate kitchen appliances
78. Use it to remove a ring from a finger
79. Use it to shine household plants
80. Fix squeaky facets
Pregnancy & Baby
81. Use as a nipple cream
82. Consume a tablespoon to help with morning sickness
83. Rub on the perineum
84. Use to moisturize baby’s skin
85. Apply to baby to prevent and stop diaper rash
86. Regular consumption can help with nursing and increasing milk supply
87. Apply to the body to help with stretch marks
88. Remove baby’s cradle cap
89. Consume 2-3 tablespoons daily to boost the immune system during pregnancy
90. Consume regularly for an energy boost during pregnancy
There you go guys, 90 amazing ways to use coconut oil every day! Let me know how you plan to use coconut oil!
Love,
Miracle With Grace