101 Mind Blowing Uses for Coconut Oil!

1. In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter;
2. Added to foods or drinks daily for energy;
3. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee
4. On the skin as a basic lotion (or coconut oil lotion bar);
5. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin;
6. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars;
7. As an eye-makeup remover
8. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom);
9. In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste;
10. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin;
11. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy;
12. To support healthy thyroid function;
13. In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils;
14. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning;
15. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen;
16. In homemade lotion recipes;
17. To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth;
18. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections;
19. As a delicious tropical massage oil;
20. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism;
21. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz;
22. In homemade soap for laundry;
23. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower);
24. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick;
25. Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection;
26. Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth;
27. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours;
28. In homemade slow cooker soap;
29. In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!);
30. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema;
31. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers;
32. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works;
33. In natural Homemade Sunscreen;
34. In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters;
35. In a filling and energy boosting Brain Power Smoothie;
36. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms;
37. Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients;
38. In homemade shampoo bars;
39. Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!);
40. Can help improve insulin levels
41. Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health;
42. Can help improve cholesterol ratios;
43. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu;
44. In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars;
45. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking;
46. In coconut based grain free granola;
47. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins;
48. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn;
49. It’s an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat;
50. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora;
51. To make a simple homemade soap
52. In natural homemade diaper cream;
53. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion;
54. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite;
55. To season cast iron skillets;
56. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis;
57. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites;
58. Can help resolve acne when used regularly;
59. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth;
60. In ears to help speed ear infection healing;
61. In clay and charcoal soothing soap;
62. A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first);
63. By itself as a great tanning oil;
64. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet;
65. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily;
66. Can help improve sleep when taken daily;
67. To dilute essential oils for use on skin;
68. A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat;
69. To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy;
70. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium;
71. Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth;
72. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety;
73. By itself as a natural deodorant;
74. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste;
75. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally;
76. In coconut oil pulling chews;
77. In homemade vapor rub;
78. In homemade peppermint lip balm;
79. In magnesium body butter;
80. In coconut oil dog treats;
81. As a completely natural baby lotion;
82. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin;
83. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent;
84. In home made meltaways (like candy);
85. Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer;
86. Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack;
87. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs;
88. In a salve for cracked heels;
89. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production;
90. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically;
91. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold;
92. On cuticles to help nails grow;
93. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows;
94. To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming;
95. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil);
96. With other oils as part ofan oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin;
97. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm;
98. Soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours to treat yeast infection;
99. Naturally clears up cold sores;
100. Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms;
101. Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness;

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