| 101 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 to butter. |
51. To make a simple homemade soap |
| 2. Added to foods or drinks daily for energy |
52. In natural homemade diaper cream |
| 3. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee |
53. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion |
| 4. On the skin as a basic lotion (or coconut oil lotion bar) |
54. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite |
| 5. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin |
55. To season cast iron skillets |
| 6. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars |
56. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis |
| 7. As an eye-makeup remover |
57. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites |
| 8. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom) |
58. Can help resolve acne when used regularly |
| 9. In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste |
59. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth |
| 10. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin |
60. I’ve used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing |
| 11. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy |
61. In clay and charcoal soothing soap |
| 12. To support healthy thyroid function |
62. A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first) |
| 13. In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils |
63. By itself as a great tanning oil |
| 14. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning |
64. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet |
| 15. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen |
65. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily |
| 16. In homemade lotion recipes |
66. Can help improve sleep when taken daily |
| 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 |
67. To dilute essential oils for use on skin |
| 18. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections |
68. A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat |
| 19. As a delicious tropical massage oil |
69. To help soothe the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy |
| 20. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism |
70. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium |
| 21. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz |
71. Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth |
| 22. In homemade soap for laundry |
72. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety |
| 23. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower) |
73. By itself as a natural deodorant |
| 24. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick |
74. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste |
| 25. Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection |
75. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally |
| 26. Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth |
76. In coconut oil pulling chews |
| 27. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours |
77. In homemade vapor rub |
| 28. In homemade slow cooker soap |
78. In homemade peppermint lip balm |
| 29. In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!) |
79. In magnesium body butter |
| 30. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema |
80. In coconut oil dog treats |
| 31. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent Alzheimers |
81. As a completely natural baby lotion |
| 32. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works |
82. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin |
| 33. In natural Homemade Sunscreen |
83. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent |
| 34. In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters |
84. In homemade meltaways (like candy) |
| 35. In a filling and energy boosting Brain Power Smoothie |
85. Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer |
| 36. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms |
86. Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack |
| 37. Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients |
87. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs |
| 38. In homemade shampoo bars |
88. In a salve for cracked heels |
| 39. Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!) |
89. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production |
| 40. Can help improve insulin levels |
90. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically |
| 41. Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health |
91. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold |
| 42. Can help improve cholesterol ratios |
92. On cuticles to help nails grow |
| 43. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu |
93. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows |
| 44. In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars |
94. To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming |
| 45. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking |
95. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil) |
| 46. In coconut based grain free granola |
96. With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin |
| 47. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins |
97. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm |
| 48. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn |
98. 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. |
| 49. Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat |
99. Naturally clears up cold sores |
| 50. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora |
100.Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms |
