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100 Uses for Coconut Oil

100 Uses for Coconut Oil1. In cooking, as a great oil with a high smoke point. 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.
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. 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 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 natural SPF 4 sunscreen.
16. In homemade lotion recipes.
17. To get rid of cradle cap on baby–just massage into 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 tropical massage oil.
20. It’s high lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism.
21. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands an then through hair will get rid of frizz.
22. As an intensive nighttime facial moisturizer.
23. Mixed with equal parts sugar for 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 after birth.
27. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner. Rub onto dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours.
28. On feet to fight athlete’s foot or fungus.
29. In place of lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!).
30. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema.
32. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works.
33. In natural homemade sunscreen.
34. In healthy, brain boosting snacks flor kids–like Coconut Clusters.
35. In a filling and energy boosting smoothie.
36. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms.
40. Can help improve insulin levels.
42. Can help improve cholesterol ratios.
43. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu.
44. In homemade natural bug-off lotion bars.
45. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe.
46. Better for high-temperature cooking than olive oil 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 natural antibacterial skin cream.
52. In natural homemade diaper 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 to stimulate hair growth.
60. Can be 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 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 weightloss when consumed daily.
66. Can help improve sleep when taken daily.
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.
73. By itself as a natural deodorant.
75. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally.
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 with warm ginger tea to soothe 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 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 brain boosting snack.
87. Can be used internally and externally to help speed recovery from UTIs.
88. When taken regularly, it can help fight candida.
89. When taken regulary, it can boost hormone production.
90. Can remove pain of hemorrhoids when used topically.
91. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold.
92. On cuticles to help nails grow.
94. Add to smoothies to give them a natural boost.
96. In any recipes where vegetable oils are used.
97. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm.
98. Naturally clears up cold sores.
99. Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms.
100. Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness.

What kind of coconut oil?
For external uses, expeller pressed or other types of refined coconut oil will work. But for internal use, an unrefined virgin coconut oil is best.