Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil and its many uses

I've been using coconut oil for a long time now and I love it! I use it for almost everything, but my favorite is to use it as a daily lotion. I've noticed my skin is much clearer and more smooth since I've stated lathering it on. I've since used it as a hair mask, massage oil, pulling (swishing it around your mouth to help strengthen teeth and promote gum health), makeup remover base, scrub and substituting it in food. Below is a list that I either have tried, am going to try or health related topics I came across. There are a TON of other uses for coconut oil than just the ones I post. If you type in "Coconut Oil Uses" in the search box google produces more than 3,000,000 results - not to mention the millions of recipes that use coconut oil either in food or to make items such as lotion bars, lip balms, sunscreens etc. Make sure to do your research before buying just any old coconut oil. When using on skin or for diluting other oils the best one to get is wet-milling fermentation coconut oil or if you can't find that virgin cold pressed coconut oil. It all really depends on what you're going to be using it for so make sure to read up on it!

I'm really excited to start using it as a base oil and dilute the essential oils into it. My next post will be about the essential oils I just bought and how I plan to use them and then I'll come back and say how they've helped or haven't. I just recently got really into them so I'm excited to try them out.

69 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.     As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking

3.     Added to foods or drinks daily for energy

4.     As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee

5.     Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu

6.     A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat

7.     In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils

8.     Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)

9.     Can help improve sleep when taken daily

10. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold

11. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily

12. Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat

13. To support healthy thyroid function

14. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimer’s

15. Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness

16. Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms

17. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium

18. Can help improve insulin levels

19. Can help improve cholesterol ratios

20. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis

21. Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth

22. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety

23. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs

24. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production

25. Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients

26. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)

27. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream

28. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy

29. In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation

30. As a completely natural baby lotion

31. By itself as a natural deodorant

32. Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer

33.To dilute essential oils for use on skin

34. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin

35. On the skin as a basic lotion

36. In a salve for cracked heels

37. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet

38. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows

39. As a massage oil

40. As a natural personal lubricant that wont irritate

41. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning as a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen

42. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn

43. By itself as a great tanning oil

44. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically

45. In ears to help speed ear infection healing

46. Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection

47. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections

48. Naturally clears up cold sores

49. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick

50. To help soothe the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy

51. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins

52. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema

53. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite

54. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites

55. Can help resolve acne when used regularly

56. On cuticles to help nails grow

57. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms

58. To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming

59. As an eye-makeup remover

60. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion

61. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally

62. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste

63. Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health

64. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)

65. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works

66. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth

67. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz

68. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours

69. To season cast iron skillets