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CooCoo for Coconut Oil: 10 Uses For This Essential Oil

A spoonful of coconut oil helps... everything!

Maeve Cutts
Apr 25, 2016
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CooCoo for Coconut Oil: 10 Uses For This Essential Oil
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I was skeptical at first to dig my hand into a jar of solid white substance. For whatever convoluted reason, I was scared of using a product that had a vegan label. But as my back started to peel ferociously from the California sun I knew I had to brave the odd consistency. I’ve now fallen head over heels in love with coconut oil and I can’t imagine going back. I’m an avid supporter of coconut oil and all of its uses. Make sure to buy the extra virgin coconut oil to gain access to all its goodness!

1. Moisturizer

Coconut oil can be used as an alternative to Aloe Vera. Regular application prevents peeling and gives your skin a gleaming glow.

2. Eye Makeup Remover

A little goes a long way. Just dab your finger and rub it on your eyelids to remove eye makeup. It also can be used to remove temporary tattoos.

3. Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

If your scalp is dry or if you suffer from dandruff a before shower hair mask treatment can help! Just massage some coconut oil into your roots and let it sit for 20-30 minutes before you shower.

4. De-Frizzer

If you're like me and have thick and frizzy hair, then apply some coconut oil to a comb and gently comb through damp hair to stop the frizz!

5. Sunscreen/ Tanning Oil

Coconut oil can be used as an alternative to various name brand sunscreens that create toxic waste. Coconut oil has a natural SPF of 4 which protects 75 percent off UV radiation. Also, consuming coconut oil can strengthen the skin to protect against sunburn.

6. Baking

Coconut oil can be used as an alternative to vegetable oil, butter or margarine. Coconut oil has a high smoke temperature and includes healthy fats such as lauric acid which includes antibiotic and antioxidant properties. Here are some recipes that use coconut oil.

7. Chapstick

You can simply rub some coconut oil on your lips or there are fancy ways to make scented lip balms. Here's one example.

8. Shaving Cream

This one is pretty self-explanatory but apply coconut oil to your legs towards the end of your bath or shower and shave!

9. Oil Pulling

This term was completely new to me so don't be scared. All you do is swish coconut oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. This method naturally cleans and detoxifies teeth and gums. The term pulling refers to pulling out of bacteria. Read more about it here.

10. Sore Throat Reliever

Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to tea to help sooth your sore throat!

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