Coconut oil. If you don’t use it, you should. If you don’t have any in your house, stop what you’re doing and go get some. Seriously, you can use that sh*t on anything- it can effectively replace countless items in your home. Here is a list of 31 ways you can use coconut oil.
- Makeup remover.
- Replace your shaving cream.
- Moisturizer.
- Carrier oil for essential oil application.
- Hair masks.
- Leave in conditioner.
- Lip balm.
- Wrinkle reducer.
- Personal lubricant (note: don’t combine coconut oil as a lubricant with latex condoms, as the oil can erode the latex, increasing the chance of the contraceptive breaking).
- Deodorant.
- Sunscreen (coconut oil has a natural spf of 4).
- Sunburn relief.
- Massage oil.
- Cuticle oil.
- Foot rub for cracked skin.
- Makeup- use in place of an illuminator for a NATURAL glow. 😉
- Hair gel replacement.
- Stretch mark reducer.
- Insect repellent- mix with a few drops each of peppermint, rosemary and tea tree oil to keep those bugs away.
- Coffee creamer.
- Replace cooking spray.
- Oil pulling (a great way to improve oral hygiene!).
- Carrier oil for homemade candles or for diffusing.
- Dust preventer.
- Shoe shiner.
- Furniture polish.
- Dairy-free butter replacement.
- Topical treatment for yeast infections.
- Mix a tablespoon of coconut oil with a tablespoon of chia seeds for a long lasting energy.
- Reduces cellulite.
- Can boost circulation.
In what ways do you use coconut oil? Let me know in the comments! Until next time, namasté… ❤
Stephanie Jean 