This past year, our household made the switch from using olive oils to cook with to coconut oil! I personally think food tastes better when coconut oil is used as a base (compared to other oils). Beyond the health benefits of cooking with coconut oil, did you know there’s a TON of other uses for coconut oil? Well there is…and I’m breaking down some of my favorite for you! Here they are:
- Beauty:
- Tames flyaways when used on frizzy and unmanagable hair
- When applied to lips, can be used as a lip balm/moisturizer
- Combine with dish soap for an effective brush (make up) cleaner
- Can be used as a make-up remover (my sister started this last summer and swears by it)
- apply to dry spots on your skin (elbows, knees), you’ll also smell good! (Can also be used on cracked nipples for nursing moms)
- Use as a mask on your hair to help with dandruff. Focus on the roots
- Combine with baking soda for a whitening effect on your teeth
- Apply directly to bug bits to help with the itch (I can attest that it does work!)
- Cooking:
- Use in place of other cooking oils
- Sub for butter in recipies
- Add to your favorite smoothie for extra vitamins
- Babies/Kids
- Use to treat cradle cap – rub some onto the scalp and let it absorb
- It’s been known to help calm down eczema and baby acne…natural and effective
- Rub some onto minor cuts and bruises to help speed up healing time
- Pets
- Mix into dog or cat food for extra vitamins
- Brush onto fur to help keep fleas away! (I love this one, the stuff they sell in the stores is toxic!)
- Apply to skin to help with healing cuts and ward of infection. (All pets can benefit including reptiles)
- Treat dry skin (just like humans)
- Makes them smell good! (We all love good smelling animals)
Have one to add to the list? Leave me a comment and I’ll be sure to add them in!
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