20 uses For Coconut Oil You Should Know About Now

Make your own vapor rub

Mix coconut oil and eucalyptus oil together and run all over your chest and or feet to clear up congestion.

Clean your mascara brush

Soak your brush in coconut oil for about 5 minutes and then use your fingers to clean and remove clumps.

Nursing moms; use to prevent cracking amd irritation on nipples

To make your own whitening toothpaste

Mix one part coconut oil with one part baking soda. Add your favorite essential oil like Peppermint and mix well. Store in an airtight container with lid. And you're all set. All natural toothpaste. No need to worry about artificial ingredients.

Make your own magic shell icecream topping

To do:

just use your chocolate of choice . Mix equal parts chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt in microwave and pour over your favorite Ice cream

As a "shaving cream"

Warm a small amount of coconut in your hands and rub over your legs, under arm's or face. Shave, rinse and pat dry. Helps to prevent razor burn, ingrown hairs and skin irritation.

Make your own DIY insect repellent

The most common essential oils that make insect repellents include: citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, spearmint, geranium, thyme and clove. Use 1 ½ cups of coconut oil and add 20-30 drops of citronella oil. Mix well and store in the fridge until firm.

Make your own natural deodorant

You’ll need ⅓ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup baking soda, ¼ cup arrowroot powder, 4 tablespoons cornstarch and 5-10 drops of essential oils (completely optional). First, heat the coconut oil in the microwave until liquid. Then, mix the baking soda, arrowroot powder and cornstarch in a bowl. Add the coconut oil and essential oils of your choice to the dry ingredients; blend. Store in an old, cleaned out deodorant tube or jar.

Make your own "Goo Gone"

Just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda. Store in a glass jar with lid. And use as needed.

Cradle cap, diaper rash and eczema

Use about a tablespoon of coconut oil. Rin into skin as needed.

Condition your cutting boards

Use a teaspoon of coconut oil. Rub into cutting board in the same direction as the grain. Apply up to 3 to 4 coats and let dry for 6 hours.

Soothe a sore throat or cough

Swallow a 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil up to 3 times a day. To sooth a sore throat or cough.

To soothe chicken pox, shingles or skin irritations

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Rub into skin as needed.

Extend the life of your eggs

Use coconut oil to seal an egg’s pores and prolong the life of eggs in your refrigerator. This should extend the life of your eggs for 1-2 weeks.

Makeup remover

Soothe and prevent sunburn

Coconut oil is surprisingly an all natural sunscreen AND sunburn remedy. If you happen to get too much sun, use coconut oil to soothe the pain and promote healing.

To prevent or get rid of stretch marks

To prevent stretch marks, apply coconut oil to your growing baby belly as soon as you start growing. If you already have stretch marks, still use coconut oil to prevent them from getting worse. You may be able to reduce the appearance over time. Coconut oil helps fade dark marks, skin discoloration and redness as it hydrates the skin and promotes healing.

Prevent hair balls

Put half a teaspoon of coconut oil onto your cat’s paws, or let them lick a spoonful to keep their coat shiny and prevent hair balls.

Brush your dogs teeth

Use to brush your dogs teeth to promote overall dental health.

Treat lice and dandruff

If your child is battling lice — rinse their hair with apple cider vinegar, let dry, and apply coconut oil to the scalp. Coat the hair clear to the ends, and let sit for 12-24 hours. Brush through with a fine comb, then wash hair. Or, if you suffer from dandruff and dry scalp, apply coconut oil to your roots and massage into your scalp to moisturize. Let sit, then wash hair and style as usual.

Clean makeup brushes

Get a spoonful of coconut oil and microwave. Dip and swirl the brush in the warmed coconut oil before swirling onto a paper towel. Keep doing this until any residual color is gone.

Remove gum from hair or furniture

Apply coconut oil to the gum and the area surrounding. If it’s in your hair, gently pull the hair away from the gum, and use more coconut oil if needed.

Polish stainless steel

With a microfiber cloth, use a small amount of coconut oil on stainless steel appliances to polish and get that shine back.

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