Just the name of coconut oil makes it sound like a pretty nice product, doesn’t it? You can read about the health benefits of coconut oil here. It gives off a very tropical, easy going, breezy vibe. Well coconut oil is just that, an easy going, simple, and stress free product that can be used around the home in a number of ways. If your curiosity is peeked when it comes to coconut oil and its uses, look no further. Below you will find 20 ways to use coconut oil around the home to make your life a little “sweeter.” Take a look!
20 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
1. Clean off that mascara.
Coconut oil is a soothing and easy to use eye make-up remover. Dab some on a cotton ball and brush it gently around the eyes so stubborn make up slides off.
2. Banish bottom redness.
Many moms swear by coconut oil when it comes to keeping their baby’s bottoms from getting red and irritated. Just rub a dab of coconut oil on baby’s bum with each diaper change. How to make homemade diaper cream using coconut oil.
3. Prevent stretch marks.
Keep skin supple and stretch mark free by rubbing a few drops of coconut oil onto your belly and sides.
4. Make emergency sunscreen.
Studies have shown that coconut oil is a natural SPF 5. Put a few dabs on your skin and rub in if there is ever an event where you don’t have sunscreen on hand.
5. Get rid of cradle cap.
Get rid of the dry scaly skin on baby’s scalp when you place a few drops of coconut oil on it and rub it in.
6. Have a magical massage.
Use a few drops of coconut oil when giving a massage. It will keep your hands gliding smoothly and smell great.
7. Say so long to frizz.
A few drops of coconut oil combed through your hair will keep it frizz free all day.
8. Give your metabolism a boost.
A few drops of coconut oil in your morning shake can give your metabolism a boost to make it work hard all day.
9. Sweeten your body scrub.
Use coconut oil to make a body scrub and not only make will it smell great but it will also give it some moisturizing properties.
10. Show your lips some love.
Coconut oil will leave your lips soft and moisture rich. Apply some to dry chapped lips and feel the difference. How to use coconut oil to make a lip balm.
11. Use as instant first aid.
Coconut oil is ideal to have on hand when treating burns or minor cuts. It can help protect the wound and even help it heal faster.
12. Soothe skin irritations.
Even with severe skin irritations like psoriasis, coconut oil rubbed on daily can help alleviate some symptoms.
13. Give your brain a boost.
If you are in search of mental clarity, a few drops of coconut oil on the tongue can do the trick.
14. Keep allergies at bay.
Swab some coconut oil inside your nose to help alleviate some allergy symptoms.
15. Kill stomach bugs.
Literally! Coconut oil can soothe an upset stomach and kill any internal parasites that may be causing digestion issues. Just add a few drops to your favorite beverages daily.
16. Treat sunburns.
You can ease the pain of sunburns and prevent peeling when you apply coconut oil to the affected area daily until the burn is gone.
17. Prevent lice.
Comb some coconut oil through your child’s hair each morning before school and it will make it less desirable for lice.
18. Liven up your lotions.
Use coconut oil to make hand or body lotion and it will improve its moisturizing abilities and smell fabulous.
19. Don’t forget the pets.
A few drops of coconut oil can help soothe itchy and dry skin in pets. It can also be swabbed in the ears to help treat parasites.
20. A teaspoon a day…
A teaspoon of coconut oil before a meal can help aid digestion, prevent infections, and lesson many symptoms of common ailments.
So now the only question is, why WOULDN’T you use coconut oil on a daily basis? You can find it at your local drug or retail store, and the price is actually quite affordable. Grab a bottle and give some of these uses a try. You won’t be disappointed.
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If your baby has tree nut allergies that haven’t been diagnosed yet, rubbing coconut oil on your baby could send the child to the emergency room.
What kind of coconut oil to you use? All coconut oil I’ve seen come in a jar, has to be melted for use, and is both odorless and tasteless.
I have purchased several coconut oils. Only one came without smell or Taste (refined) . the others that have smell and taste are Unrefined. I didn’t think a coconut was a nut, kind of like a peanut is not a nut.
I don’t really know abut coconuts’ relationship to other tree nuts, but peanuts aren’t nuts because they are legumes — related more to peas & beans than to walnuts & almonds.