6 Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a must-have in every home. Why? Because you can use it for so many things. It’s really magic in a jar. However, not every coconut oil is the same, so make sure to choose organic, unrefined virgin raw coconut oil.
So, ready to learn how you can use this must-have oil? Here are 6 ideas to help you get started.
1. Cooking
This is probably the most evident one, but you can use coconut oil to substitute for butter when scrambling eggs or sauteing veggies. You can even add coconut oil into a fruit smoothie for a magnesium boost! Other health benefits include killing harmful bacteria, decreasing cravings, and lowering the risk of heart disease.
2. Oil Pulling
Using coconut oil as a mouthwash has fantastic benefits. Oil pulling can freshen your breath, help prevent cavities, and strengthen gums.
The challenge here is to swish this oil in your mouth for about 15-20 minutes. Yes, it sounds weird. And it probably tastes weird?! If you’d prefer, you can break up that amount of time into a couple of increments.
3. Hair Treatment
Coconut oil works wonders on fine or curly hair that needs a boost of moisture. Use it as a leave-in conditioner, a detangler, or to kill lice. But keep in mind: coconut oil isn’t meant for your scalp since it can clog your pores and lead to issues like dandruff.
4. DIY Toothpaste
It’s possible to make your very own all-natural toothpaste by mixing coconut oil, baking soda, and peppermint essential oil for that minty, fresh taste. That’s a zero-waste alternative to traditional toothpaste, and it’s super easy to make!
5. Face & Body Moisturizer
Yes, it’s true, you can use coconut oil on the face and body to help moisturize and nourish the skin. It’s anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. Whip it up into a body butter or use it as-is for soft, glowing skin. But, if your skin tends to be on the oily side, this may not be the best facial moisturizer for your needs. It could make you to break out.
6. DIY Lip Balm
Use coconut oil to help soothe chapped lips. You can also mix coconut oil with other oils, such as olive and avocado, for a more rich balm. You can find so many different lip balm recipes online, so we’ll let you choose your favorite.