101 Uses for Coconut Oil
1. In cooking.
Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
2. Taken
supplementally for daily energy
3. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee
(The only way I’ll drink coffee)
4. On the skin
as a basic lotion
5. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin
6. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars
7. As an
eye-makeup remover
8. As a cloth
diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)
9. In making
your own Remineralizing Toothpaste
10.
To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
11.
To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
12.
To support healthy thyroid function
13.
In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable
oils
14.
To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning
15.
As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen
16.
In homemade lotion recipes
17.
To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to head,
leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth
18.
Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
19.
As a delicious tropical massage oil
20.
It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost
metaboism
21.
A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will
help get rid of friz
22.
As an intensive nighttime facial moisturizer
23.
Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
24.
Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick
25.
Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or
infection
26.
Directly on the perineum to help heal after
birth
27.
As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into
dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours
28.
On feet to fight athlete’s foot or tor fungus
29.
In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth
irritation (also great for baby!)
30.
Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
31.
There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or
reverse Alzheimers
32.
With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works
33.
In natural Homemade Sunscreen
34.
In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters
35.
In a filling and energy boosting Brain Powder Smoothie
36.
Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help
alleviate allergy symptoms
37.
Nursing moms can take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin
D) to increase milk supply and nutrients
38.
There is some evidence that coconut oil helps digestion
and may even kill intestinal parasites or yeast
39.
Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds
for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)
40.
Can help improve insulin levels
41.
Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil
helps improve gum health
42.
Can help improve cholesterol ratios
43.
Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery
from cold or flu
45.
As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe
46.
Better for high-temperature cooking than olive or
vegetable oils
47.
Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins
48.
After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of
sunburn
49.
Is an immediate source of energy when eaten and isn’t
stored as fat
50.
As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal
flora
51.
As a naturally antibacterial skin cream
53.
As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
54.
When used consistently on skin it can help get
rid of cellulite
55.
To season cast iron skillets
56.
It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen
arthritis
57.
Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites
58.
Can help resolve acne when used regularly
59.
Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
60.
I’ve used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing
61.
On split ends to de-frizz
62.
A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften
and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)
63.
By itself as a great tanning oil
64.
Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet
65.
Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily
66.
Can help improve sleep when taken daily
67.
Can be used to speed healing of fungal infections when
taken internally and used externally
68.
A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth
a sore throat
69.
To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy
70.
It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium
71.
Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth
72.
Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in
coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety
73.
By itself as a natural deodorant
74.
By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening
toothpaste
75.
For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally
76.
Some evidence suggests that the beneficial fats in coconut
oil are helpful for those with Autism
77.
In homemade
vapor rub
78.
As a safe cooking oil for deep frying
79.
A tablespoon taken before each meal can help improve
digestion
80.
Can be taken in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or
nausea
81.
As a completely natural baby lotion
82.
On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin
83.
Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential
oils as a natural bug repellent
84.
Can be used on mom’s nipple and baby’s mouth to help treat
thrush
85.
Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer
86.
Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting
snack
87.
Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery
from UTIs
88.
When taken regularly, it can help fight candida
89.
When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production
90.
Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used
topically
91.
Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold
92.
On cuticles to help nails grow
93.
Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
94.
Add to smoothies to give them a nutritional boost
95.
Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary
fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)
96.
In any recipes where vegetable oils are used
97.
Whipped with shea
butter for a soothing body balm
98.
One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast
infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a
few hours.
99.
Naturally clears up cold sores
100.
Ingesting coconut
oil daily can help with allergy symptoms
101. Ingesting coconut
oil daily can increase mental alertness
