25 USES FOR COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil has so many uses.
Whether you are a first time coconut oil user or already a fan and want to know some more uses, we have some ideas for you!
Here are 25 of our favourite ways to use coconut oil.
1. Cooking
Use it to sauté, stir-fry, roast, bake, or as a vegan replacement for butter.
2. Makeup Remover
Just a teaspoon is enough to remove all your makeup, even waterproof mascara.
3. Massage Oil
Massage and soothe tired, sore muscles. Add essential oils to further enhance the effects.
4. Moisturiser
Soften and hydrate all skin types, even rough and damaged skin.
5. Lip Balm
Hydrate and soothe dry and chapped lips.
6. Pet Health
Great both externally and internally. Improves breath, coat, health and joint problems. Can also be used to clean ears, get rid of fleas, etc.
7. Nappy Rash
A 100% natural solution for your baby’s bottom.
8. Shaving Oil
Keep your razor gliding smoothly while softening and soothing the skin.
9. Toothpaste
Make your own natural toothpaste by combining coconut oil, baking soda and a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
10. Conditioner
Massage into dry hair and leave for 10 minutes or more to give a deeply nourishing condition. Double shampoo with hot water to remove.
11. Furniture Polish
Coconut oil can help keep your furniture looking shiny and polished. In addition to bringing out the beauty in natural wood, it seems to act as a dust repellent.
12. Deodorant
Make your own natural deodorant by combining coconut oil, baking soda, cornflour and a few drops of essential oils.
13. Skin Conditions
May help to relieve itchiness, pain and flakiness caused by skin conditions.
14. Oil Pulling
One tablespoon swished around your mouth and through your teeth for 20 minutes a day could improve mouth, gum and tooth health.
15. Breast Feeding
Repair and soothe sore, cracked nipples or apply before feeding to ease the process.
16. Acne
Naturally antibacterial, coconut oil can be used directly on spots and pimples for immediate relief.
17. Stretch Marks
Help prevent stretch marks by applying daily during pregnancy. Or reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks by regularly massaging into the affected area.
18. Face Scrub
Combine with baking soda, oatmeal or fine sugar for a natural scrub, essential oils optional.
19. Body Scrub
Combine with sugar, salt, or coffee grounds for an exfoliating scrub.
20. Head Lice
Coconut oil can kill lice and allows for easy removal. Smear on where necessary and comb out.
21. Chewing Gum & Sticky Label Removal
Rub in and wipe off to get gum out of hair, carpets etc. or to get rid of those pesky sticky marks left after label removal.
22. Cradle Cap
Baby safe. Smooth over your baby’s head to reduce soreness.
23. Chicken Pox, Mosquito Bites & Stings
Apply topically to stop the itching and help heal the skin, reducing chances of scars. Works on all kinds of bites, stings and wounds.
24. Sunburn
Soothe and relieve the after burn and promote healing of damaged skins cells. Rub all over for instant relief.
25. Personal Lubricant
Use as a natural replacement for KY jelly or other lubricants.
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