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99 Other Uses for Coconut Oil

1. In cooking, as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement for butter

2. Taken supplementally for daily energy

3. Ingested for ease of digestion

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. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)

9. In making your own Remineralising Toothpaste

10. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin

11. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy

12. To support healthy thyroid function

13. To boost immune system

14. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning

15. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen

16. In homemade lotion recipes

17. To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to 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 delicious tropical massage oil

20. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism

21. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz

22. As an intensive nighttime facial moisturiser

23. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a 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 heal after birth

27. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into 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

31. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers

32. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works

33. In natural Homemade Sunscreen

34. In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters

35. In a filling and energy boosting Brain Powder Smoothie

36. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms

37. Nursing moms can take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients

38. There is some evidence that coconut oil helps digestion and may even kill intestinal parasites or yeast

39. Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)

40. Can help improve insulin levels

41. Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health

42. Can help improve cholesterol ratios

43. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu

44. Better for high-temperature cooking than olive or vegetable oils

45. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins

46. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn

47. Is an immediate source of energy when eaten and isn’t stored as fat

48. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora

49. As a naturally antibacterial skin cream

50. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion

51. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite

52. To season cast iron skillets

53. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis

54. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites

55. Can help resolve acne when used regularly

56. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth

57. A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)

58. By itself as a great tanning oil

59. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet

60. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily

61. Can help improve sleep when taken daily

62. Can be used to speed healing of fungal infections when taken internally and used externally

63. A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat

64. To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy

65. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium

66. Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth

67. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety

68. By itself as a natural deodorant

69. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste

70. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally

71. Some evidence suggests that the beneficial fats in coconut oil are helpful for those with Autism

72. As a safe cooking oil for deep frying

73. A tablespoon taken before each meal can help improve digestion

74. Can be taken in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or nausea

75. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin

76. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent

77. Can be used on mom’s nipple and baby’s mouth to help treat thrush

78. Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturiser

79. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs

80. When taken regularly, it can help fight candida

81. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production

82. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically

83. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold

84. On cuticles to help nails grow

85. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows

86. Add to smoothies to give them a nutritional boost

87. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)

88. In any recipes where vegetable oils are used

89. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm

90. One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours.