Coconut oil can be used for just about anything. Literally. A little over a year ago, I kept hearing about people using coconut oil, so I ventured to Costco to get a big tub of it. The result? Instant obsession. Check out these top 25 uses for coconut oil, especially great for the summer months!
For Mommies:
1. Eyes! Not only does coconut oil work great as an eye make up remover, but it also removes puffiness, bags and wrinkles.
2. Body scrub. Mix with equal parts sugar and you have a home-made, natural, smoothing body scrub.
3. Hair Growth: New mamas, is your not as thick post-baby? Totally normal. Coconut oil can help stimulate hair growth by supporting cell regeneration when rubbed into the scalp daily.
4. Tired Mama? Coconut oil can help improve sleep when taken daily.
5. Nursing Moms: use in place of Lanolin cream on nipples to sooth irritation.
6. Thrush: Coconut oil can be used on both mom and inside baby’s mouth to help treat thrush.
7. Breast Milk: Consuming enough coconut oil helps to increase the lauric acid already present in your breastmilk!
8. Mix in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or nausea (pregnancy-safe!).
9. A serious natural hair conditioner: Especially during the summer months when our hair is often suffering from the harsh pool water, just apply into dry hair and leave on for several hours to bring your hair back to feeling silky smooth.
10. Looking for a great nighttime facial moisturizer? You found it!
For your littles:
1. Diaper Cream: Coconut oil serves as a super comforting diaper cream, and is cloth diaper safe!
2. Swimmers Ear: Mix with garlic oil and put a few drops in ear (10 minutes, 2-3 times a day) to clear it up!
3. Nursing Moms: Take 3-4 tablespoons a day to help increase milk supply.
4. Teething Babies: Add coconut oil to teething toys for extra relief.
5. Cradle Cap: Massage onto babies head, let sit, and use soft brush to help resolve cradle cap in newborns.
For everyone:
1. Sunscreen: Coconut oil is a natural SPF 4 sunscreen.
2. Body Lotion: Seriously, I’ll never buy regular lotion again.
3. SHAVING: This one was life changing. Holy smooth legs!
4. Lip Balm: Just a dab will do. Put a small amount directly onto your lips as a chapstick!
5. Cook with it! Coconut oil is great for baking, frying or as a replacement for butter (and dairy free!). It serves as a great coffee creamer, replaces vegetable oil in any recipe, seasons cast iron skillets, etc.
6. Sunburn Relief: This really works to soothe and heal sunburn.
7. Energy Boost: Busy summer days have you lagging? Add a tablespoon to your smoothie to give yourself a boost of nutrition and energy.
8. Allergy Relief: When taken internally or rubbed on the inside of your nose, coconut oil can help aleviate the symptoms of allergies.
9. Mosquito Bites: For faster healing and relief, rub on some coconut oil!
10. Oil Pulling: Add a drop or oregano oil and improve the health of your gums!
Tip: Not necessarily this brand, but we recommend organic, cold-pressed, extra-virgin coconut oil! Check your local Costco, Sam’s Club, or warehouse store to buy in bulk and save your money!
Love this! Great info.
This is a great list on the use of coconut oil benefits.