100 uses and benefits of coconut oil
Benefits of coconut oil
- Aid digestion
- Fight gut infection
- Boost the immune system
- Soothe arthritis symptoms
- Speed recovery from the flu or a cold
- Soothe a sore throat
- Treat cold sores
- Alleviate allergy symptoms
- Help heal an ear infection
- Fight yeast infection
- Help heal cuts and scrapes
- Reduce risk of infection in open wounds
- Relieve pain from hemorrhoids
- Improve sleep
- Decrease anxiety
- Increase mental function
- Enhance focus
- Increase energy
- Slow progression of Alzheimer's disease
- Support natural hormone production
- Support weight loss
- Increase HDL (good) cholesterol
- Improve glucose tolerance
- Reduce body fat
- Maintain healthy insulin levels
- Increase absorption of calcium
- Increase absorption of magnesium
- Increase circulation
- Reduce gingivitis
- Whiten teeth
- Reduce signs of aging
- Treat eczema
- Cure skin infections
- Moisturize skin
- Reduce wrinkles
- Decrease appearance of cellulite
- Reduce appearance of varicose veins
- Clear acne
- Soften skin
- Protect against chlorine exposure in the pool
- Soothe a sunburn
- Calm itch and irritation from a bug bite
- Heal dry, cracked lips
- Strengthen nails
- Smooth dry, flaky elbows and heels
- Nourish hair
- Stimulate hair growth
- Prevent hair from becoming frizzy
- Treat dandruff
- Kill lice
Ways to use coconut oil
- Butter-replacement when cooking
- Coffee creamer
- Home-made smoothies
- Seasoning for cast-iron skillets
- Natural energy boost when mixed with a tablespoon of chia seeds
- Lip balm
- Cuticle cream for healthier nails
- Facial moisturizer
- Facial cleanser
- Eye makeup remover
- Spot treatment for acne
- Wrinkle-reducing mask when mixed with egg white and whole milk
- Body moisturizer
- Cream to soothe severe itch (e.g., poison ivy, chicken pox)
- Ointment to reduce skin inflammation from conditions like psoriasis
- Cellulite cream
- Lightener for age spots
- Natural deodorant
- Homemade soap
- Natural sunscreen
- Natural lubricant
- Natural shaving cream
- Natural after-shave lotion
- Natural tanning oil
- Ointment for dry, cracked feet
- Natural hair conditioner
- Treatment for lice when mixed with apple cider vinegar
- Oral pulling wash to improve oral health
- Whitening toothpaste when mixed with baking soda
- Energy boost when ingested as a tablespoon in the morning
- Mood booster and anxiety lessener
- Sleep aid when ingested as a tablespoon before bed
- Foot warmer when ingested or massaged
- Massage oil when mixed with essential oils
- Nutritional supplement for fetal health when ingested by pregnant mothers
- Cream to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
- Milk supply booster in new mothers
- Cream to heal perineum after birth
- Natural diaper cream
- Baby lotion
- Cream for baby's cradle cap
- Homemade laundry soap
- Natural antibacterial ointment for mild cuts
- Homemade bug repellent
- Allergy symptom reliever when rubbed inside the noise
- Homemade vapor rub
- Treatment for pet skin conditions
- Ingredient in any number of recipes!