Coconut Oil Uses

There are many benefits of using coconut oil. It’s known to help boost the immune system, nourish the skin and increase energy. Here are over 100 everyday coconut oil uses. Coconut oil is known for its many uses in the kitchen but did you know you can use it on your skin, around the home, and in the bathroom? There are hundreds of coconut oil uses! I use coconut oil from head to toe in my homemade beauty products and cook with it daily for it’s health benefits. We use coconut oil so much we purchase it by the gallon! Here is a list of over 100 everyday coconut oil uses! 100+ COCONUT OIL USES 1. Cooking with Coconut Oil (Learn how to cook with coconut oil here) 2. Replace with Crisco/butter in baked goods 3. Add to smoothies for energy boost 4. Add to coffee or tea to boost metabolism 5. To promote thyroid health 6. Oil Pulling 7. Skin Moisturizer (check out my whipped coconut oil body butter recipe here) 8. Used to make Lotion Bars 9. Homemade Toothpaste (recipe here) 10. Deodorant (recipe here) 11. Moisturizing Body Scrub (recipe here) 12. Natural Lip Balm (recipe here) 13. Used in Magnesium body Butter (recipe here) 14. Polish Furniture 15. Season Cast Iron Cookware 16. Hair Treatment 17. Makeup remover 18. Boost Immune System 19. Shaving 20. Carrier oil when using essential oils 21. Frizz tamer 22. Use in place of Cuticle Cream 23. Use to make healthy Coconut Oil Chocolate 24. Use in Homemade Cough Syrup 25. Use in Homemade Cough Drops 26. Sunscreen (natural SPF of 4-6) 27. Homemade Coconut Oil Soap 28. Aids Weight Loss 29. Add 1 Teaspoon to Bath Water to Moisturize your Skin 30. Wood Polish 31. Helps with Alzheimer’s 32. Massage Oil 33. Diaper Rash 34. Improves Digestion 35. Popping Popcorn (recipe here) 36. Natural Lubricant (should not be used with latex) 37. Soothes Cracked Skin 38. Belly Balm (helps to increase elasticity of skin during pregnancy) 39. Hair Detangler 40. Fight Parasites 41. Treat Dandruff 42. Oil Cleansing (for some skin types) 43. Use to make Homemade Magic Shell for ice cream and treats 44. Use to help remove sticky stuff off furniture or household items 45. Grease pans 46. Use to make Natural Mascara 47. Use to make Natural Eye Liner 48.The occupational health fried food like Coconut Oil French Fries 49. Healthy Chips (buy here or make your self) 50.Mix into Coconut Oatmeal – It tastes amazing! 51. Mix into Homemade Coconut Butter to make it creamier 52. Use in Homemade Mayonnaise 53. Rub on cuts and scrapes to help heal 54. Helps lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL) 55. Used as leave in hair conditioner 56. Soothes bug bites 57. Treat Lice 58. Leather polish 59. Use coconut oil in your coffee instead of creamer. 60. Consumed for constipation relief 61. Use on scalp to reduce flakes or dandruff 62. Removes rust 63. Helps to fight acne 64. Soothes cradle cap 65. Consuming can minimize heartburn symptoms 66. Clean excess make-up from make-up brushes 67. Prevents and fixes split ends 68. Can be used to sooth a dry dog’s nose 69. Reduce cracked heels 70. Can be used on dry, sore nostrils for relief 71. Reduces the swelling and inflammation of rashes 72. Removes chewing gum 73. Use on cracked dogs paws to help them heal 74. Dust repellant when used on household items 75. Applying to eyelashes encourages growth 76. Grease a bike chain 77. Bath Oil 78. Lubricate zippers to help get them unstuck 79. Can be used on horses as a mane and tail conditioner 80. Applying to dry elbows can soften them 81. Get rid of soap scum in the bathroom 82. Soothes bee stings 83. Use in Homemade Hand Scrub for soft hands 84. When put on an eggshell, it preserves egg quality and shelf life 85. Prevent hangnail 86. Feeding it to your dog can give them a shiny coat 87. Used in homemade Coconut Oil Sunscreen 88. Reduce dandruff 89. Can be used as an anti-aging cream to reduce fine lines 90. Helps ease symptoms of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema 91. Lubricates kitchen appliances 92. Lubricates snow shovels to ensure snow slides off 93. Tattoo healer or moisturizer 94. Breath freshener (add a drop of peppermint oil with coconut oil and swish in mouth!) 95. Treat athlete’s foot 96. Can be used to sooth a chapped nose or lip 97. Applying under the eyes can help reduce dark circles or “bags” 98. Used in Beach Body Polish 99. Helps to fade age or sun spots 100. Main ingredient in homemade Vapor Rub 101. To help kill yeast infections 102. Helps to inhibit cold sores 103. Fix squeaky and sticky hinges 104. Use to make Coconut Oil Fudge 105. For EVERYTHING