97 Surprising Coconut Oil Uses To Better Your Life

There are a ton of different coconut oil uses for just about every area of your body. Coconut oil is an extremely versatile product and has antibacterial and antifungal properties that work inside and outside the body. It can boost metabolism, heal a variety of ailments, and it tastes great and feels good on the skin. Here are 97 coconut oil uses that anyone can try at home.

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Coconut Oil Can be Used in the Kitchen

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1. Use it to fry foods at any temperature – it can handle high heat
2. “Butter” your toast with coconut oil
3. Substitute coconut oil for butter or other oils in recipes
4. Add a small amount to recipes for health benefits
5. Use it as a coffee creamer (be sure to whip the oil in a blender before adding coffee)
6. Make your own flavoured “butter” by adding honey or maple syrup to coconut oil
7. Use it to make salad dressing
8. Add a tablespoon to a smoothie to make it healthier
9. Use it to grease your baking pans
10. Put it on popcorn for a sweet and salty treat
11. Make homemade, vegan mayo with coconut oil
12. Eat a teaspoon of it straight – for an easy dose of the health benefits!
13. Use it to season cast iron pots and pans
14. Use it instead of dairy as a thickening agent
15. Substitute coconut oil for eggs in baking recipes
16. Coat eggs with it to pro-long shelf life
17. Use it to make healthy, dark chocolate

Coconut Oil Uses for Skin & Beauty

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18. Put a small amount on a cotton pad to cleanse your face (for those with dry skin)
19. Use it as a moisturizer for your face and body
20. Apply coconut oil to your underarms as a healthier, safer deodorant
21. Mix coconut oil with baking soda for a more powerful, natural deodorant
22. Apply to your face to prevent acne – it will stop your skin from overcompensating with its own oils
23. Apply it to your eyes before bed to eliminate under-eye bags
24. Use coconut oil as shaving cream
25. Mix coconut oil and baking soda to exfoliate your skin
26. Use it as a lip balm
27. Add it to your bath
28. Remove your makeup with coconut oil
29. Clean your make-up brushes with coconut oil and soap
30. Brush your teeth with coconut oil to whiten them
31. Rub it on your eyelashes to help them grow
32. Coconut oil will remove excess wax after hair removal
33. Moisturize your nail beds with coconut oil
34. Get rid of stretch marks
35. Coconut oil will reduce varicose veins, cellulite and age spots
36. Whip it into a body butter
37. Use it as a natural sunscreen
38. Get a massage with coconut oil
39. Remove earwax with a Q-tip and coconut oil
40. Apply to forehead before bed to reduce wrinkles
41. Add cinnamon to coconut oil for a tinted lip balm

Healthy Hair and Scalp with Coconut Oil

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42. Use it as a hair mask
43. Deep condition your hair with it
44. Make a spray with coconut oil and water for a leave-in conditioner
45. Apply to your roots to get rid of dandruff
46. Massage into scalp to moisturize
47. Apply to dry ends
48. Add to conditioner bottle for added moisture
49. Apply a small amount to dry hair before applying heat to fight frizz
50. Using coconut oil before shampooing gives hair added shine
51. Apply to ends of hair while wet to prevent split ends
52. Add to shampoo for extra cleansing and moisturizing
53. Brush a tiny amount of coconut oil through your hair to eliminate hair static
54. Use it as a hair texturizer
55. Clean your hairbrush with coconut oil

Practical Coconut Oil Uses

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56. Make a natural bug spray with it
57. Use it to shine your shoes
58. Clean stubborn soap scum out of the shower with coconut oil
59. Oil a squeaky hinge
60. Use it to get rust off of metal
61. Oil your wooden cutting boards and spoons to make them last longer
62. Polish your furniture with coconut oil
63. Use it to remove stickers from new dishes
64. Apply a thin coating of coconut oil on ceiling fan blades to prevent dust
65. Coat your garbage can with it to eliminate flies and maggots
66. Apply it to your car for easy removal of dead bugs
67. Coat a candle with coconut oil to prevent wax drippings
68. Clean and disinfect dentures with coconut oil
69. Lubricate guitar strings with it
70. Rub it on a stuck zipper to fix the problem
71. Add coconut oil to your pet’s food to eliminate hairballs
72. Rub on stuck-on gum for easy removal
73. Apply to inner thighs to prevent chaffing on a long walk
74. Use it to clean and shine leather furniture
75. Rub coconut oil on dishes to get rid of stuck-on food
76. Spray coconut oil and vinegar on bugs to get rid of them quickly

Coconut Oil Health Uses

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77. Swallow a teaspoon to stabilize blood sugar
78. Apply to cold and canker sores for faster healing
79. Use it to soothe a sore throat
80. Rub on cuts and wounds for faster healing
81. Apply it to soothe bug bites
82. Add coconut oil to a foot bath to soften an ingrown toenail
83. Add essential oils to coconut oil for aromatherapy
84. Use it to remedy eczema
85. Gargle with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for a clean mouth
86. Apply it to a sunburn to speed up the healing process
87. Use it as a natural diaper rash cream
88. Massage your baby with coconut oil for a safe and natural moisturizer
89. Rub the inside of your nostrils with it to prevent nosebleeds
90. Use coconut oil to eliminate cradle cap on your infant
91. Make an antibacterial cream with coconut oil and tea tree oil
92. Heal cavities by rinsing your mouth for 15 minutes with coconut oil
93. Add honey and lemon to coconut oil for a natural cough syrup
94. Take a tablespoon of coconut oil to ease constipation
95. Rub it on a bruise to help it heal faster
96. Take a teaspoon of coconut oil with your calcium pill to help your body absorb the calcium
97. Swallow 3 tablespoons per day to help treat a bladder infection

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