I love coconut oil. I feel like I am constantly discovering new reasons to love it too. Here are just some of the benefits I have heard about. I think the best deal is at Trader Joe’s. You can get a 16 oz. jar of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for $5.99.
- Great skin moisturizer – So much less expensive than expensive creams.
- Contains Vitamins A, B, C and E and is nourishing to your skin.
- Natural anti-oxident which can help with anti-aging.
- Makeup remover
- Anti-bacterial, can help when applied to minor cuts and scrapes.
- Anti-bacterial properties can aid in treating acne, both face and back.
- Can be used in treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
- Mix with granulated sugar for a moisturizing body scrub.
- Athletes foot and nail fungus
- Can treat ringworm when mixed with tea tree oil.
- Stys and pink eye when applied all around the eye.
- Excellent conditioning treatment for hair.
- A few drops can reduce frizzy hair.
- Natural treatment for dry scalp and dandruff.
- Some say it is a natural treatment for killing lice when mixed with cider vinegar.
- Used to stimulate metabolism and improve thyroid function.
- Excellent for massage.
- Cradle cap
- Diaper Rash
- An all natural baby lotion.
- Natural toothpaste when mixed with baking soda and peppermint oil.
- Canker sores
There are countless articles out there. Read up on any of these uses that interest you and discover even more!
I like to put coconut oil in my hair. It makes it feel so soft. Also, one of my friends is a school teacher and anytime one of her kids has lice she goes home and rubs some in her hair. She says it really works!
I’ve used it in my hair for a deep conditioning treatment before and it felt SO soft!
Thats great to know about the lice treatment! Thanks!
I have sauted onions and bell peppers with coconut oil. I have also made a vegan oatmeal cookie recipe with coconut oil. LOVE it!!
I have used it in several recipes. Some say they taste the coconut and it ruined their dish, but I never have. I even roasted veggies in the oil and someone who has a strong aversion to all things coconut couldn’t believe it. It really is incredible!
I think if you use too much coconut oil then yes, it overpowers the flavors of the veggies, etc. Little goes along way for sure!