Extra Uses of Coconut Oil

Health benefits include:

- May help promote weight loss

- Provides an immediate source of energy

- Supplies fewer calories than other fats

- Supplies important nutrients necessary for good health

- Is highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life)

- Is heat resistant (the healthiest oil for cooking)

- Protects against heart disease, cancer & diabetes

- Acts as an antioxidant in its resistance to attack by free radicals,

protecting against degenerative diseases, in general.

- Protects from a range of infectious diseases.

Moisturizer/Lotion – For problems with dry skin and coconut oil has been a great solution!

Aftershave – do you have sensitive skin? Coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving.

Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!

Hair Conditioner -use as a leave in hair conditioner!

Hair Gel– both my husband and I use coconut oil as a hair gel. It works amazingly well to scrunch and preserve my curls for the day and to keep his hair in line.

Toothpaste -try our homemade toothpaste recipe!

Make up remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works! I use it mainly to remove my mascara, and it not only removes my make-up, but also moisturizes my eyes and skin at the same time.

Chapstick - I have real problems with chapped lips and coconut oil is the only thing that truly helps without peeling my lips. Love it!

Lubricant

Sunscreen

Pregnant/Nursing

Belly Balm - I cannot guarantee that this will solve stretch marks, but it is very comforting to a stretching belly!

Nipple Cream - what better solution to nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples

Baby,Diaper Salve

Cradle cap – having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap

Lotion – rub it all over that baby’s body!

Some Other Uses Are:

Skin Care: Coconut oil works wonders as a moisturizer for all skin types, especially dry skin and aging skin, leaving you refreshed and looking wide-awake. No headstand required! The fat in the oil helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles without any irritation. Coconut oil can also help with skin problems like psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin conditions. In fact, the oil is frequently used in expensive skin care products. Try our easy, inexpensive recipe for a great honey and coconut oil moisturizer.

Stress Relief: Long day at the office, kids won’t stop screaming and your dog left a little “present” on your vintage bedspread? Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.

Digestion: The saturated fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control, parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around. Try this delicious vegan, creamed spinach recipe.

Fitness: Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while increasing muscle. Because of this, coconut oil has shot to popularity by being the world’s only natural low-calorie fat. Sign me up!

Healing: When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.

Hair Care: Coconut oil is one of the most nutritious products you can put on your hair. Massage a bit of the oil onto your scalp and presto – no more dandruff. Since it provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair, it’s used in a ton of over-the-counter hair products anyway. 


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