20 AMAZING USES FOR COCONUT OIL THAT MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE
There is literally hundreds of amazing uses for this product. When I first heard about it I though it was just a oil and butter substitute for cooking and baking ect. But doing some research it is much more than that.
I am going to share with you some of the uses of this amazing product but for those of you that don't know much about it let me inform you first.
Why is coconut oil so incredible?
Coconut oil is anti bacterial, anti inflammatory and anti fungal. It can kill off various infections and may also help your body get rid of parasites eg. Tape worm. It can kill off certain virsuss and you body can easily digest it to absorb nutrients and of course it's natural so side effect free!
There's are two main types of coconut oil on the market.
Refined
This type of coconut oil doesn't smell or taste like coconut oil. The refining process takes out some of its nutrition so while it is useful it isn't as effective as unrefined.
Unrefined
This hasn't gone through the refining process so it still tastes and smells like coconut oil. Even through cooking you will taste a hint of coconut. It retains all its nutrition so is better than refined for nutritional content.
This is also called extra virgin.
Where can you buy it??
You can buy coconut oil in most supermarkets. Dunnes stores, Tesco, Aldi and Marks and Sparks.
Holland and Barrett also sell it and have their one cent sale on at the moment. Two 453g jars are only €20.
You can also buy it online.
Now time to find out what it can do for you.
1. As subtitute for butter or oil in your receipes:
This works great for sautéing in your frying pan. Plus it's healthier than butter or cooking oil.
2. Grease your pans:
It works wonders for greasing pans wether it's for roast potatoes or even an egg. And again it's healthier for you.
3. Smoothies:
It boosts the nutritional content and improves the consitency of smoothies and juices.
4.Homemade mayonnaise:
If you enjoy mayonnaise then you can make a healthier version using coconut oil. 2/3 of a cup of coconut oil, 2/3 of a cup of olive oil, a teaspoon of mustard, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and four egg whites.
5.Mouthwash:
Yes it's true! It makes a great mouthwash. Just take a tablespoon full of it and swish it in your mouth every morning. 10 to 15 seconds usually does the trick. When all is said and done rinse your mouth with water and your good to go.
6.Shaving Cream:
Coconut oil can be used as a substitute for shaving cream. It's naturally thicker and has a moisturising component to it which makes it easy to shave leaving a soft feel afterwords.
7.Leather cleaner and protector:
It's a great leather protector. Whether you use it on your leather jacket, boots or sofa it really does work like a charm
8.Household lubricant:
Forget the WD40, rub some coconut oil on those squeky hinges.
9.Moisturise your hair and scalp:
If you have dry thin hair that its prone to breakage or you suffer from bad dandruff you have just met your new best friend. Coconut oil will help revive the natural oils in your hair. All you have to do is take a handful of it and rub it into your hair and scalp. It will make your hair silky smooth and also tame frizz. I usually do mine at night time and leave it over night and wash it out the next morning. Be careful not to overdo it however because it can make your hair greesy.
10.Moisturise your skin:
Just as it works for your hair and scalp it is a great moisturiser for your skin also. Feet, face, legs, arms it works anywhere you need it. It may feel greesy at first but it will soon skin into your skin and leave it silky smooth.
11. Puffy eyes
Do you suffer with puffy eyes? They can make you look older, tired and drained. Pat some coconut oil on them before you go to bed at night. In the morning you should see the reduction in redness.
12. Face wash
Want a natural face wash that would irritate your skin. Mix coconut oil with castor oil for a deep cleansing face wash.
13. Prevent and minimise stretch marks and scars
I used to use bio oil for my scar from getting my appendix out. However coconut oil seems to do the same job! It definitely reduces them. For people who have stretch marks from having babies its a cheaper alternative from Bio Oil.
14. Replacement for Chapstick
If you suffer from dry lips in this cold irish weather I bet you go through Vaseline by the bucket loads. However coconut oil will moisturised your lips and keep the cracks and dryness away.
15. Clean you mascara brush
Mascara sometimes tends to clump up on the brush from time to time. Soak it in coconut oil for ten minutes, te soak makes it easy to pull all the stuff if and you will have a clump free brush in no time.
16. Make your own mascara
The mascara you buy in chemists is full of chemicals which some people prefer not to use. Why not make your own natural mascara with coconut oil, aloe Vera gel, bees wax and cocoa powder.
17. Make up primer
If you have trouble applying your foundation evenly apply a layer of coconut oil as a primer give it five minutes to soak in and then apply your make up.
18.Make up remover
Not only can it be used as a primer but it can help remove make up too, especially waterproof eyeliner. Grab some cotton wool and apply sone coconut oil to it. You make up will just wipe right off.
19. Sunburn relief
When your irish sometimes it's hard to avoid sunburn if you go on holidays, even if you are wearing factor 59. Always carry some coconut oil as a relief. It soothes and relieves pain and redness.
20. Get rid of cold sores or prevent them
Some people unfortunately have that virus in their body that they are prone to cold sores. If you feel one coming on rub some coconut oil on the spot it will prevent it and if you already have one if definitely speeds up the healing process.
So there you have it. Some great uses for this product. It is amazing and changed my life. Hope you found it useful. If you have any uses that I havnt metioned make sure to let me know. Until next time
Riadh X
