An ideal addition to your favorite foods, coconut oil offers a surprising number of health, beauty and wellness benefits, too. Since coconut is high in the “good” saturated fats and fatty acids your body needs, it is a natural health supplement and a nutritional powerhouse.
Incorporating this powerful health booster into your daily diet can benefit your skin, hair and personal hygiene, too. Consider using coconut oil for any or all the following uses; in many cases, you’ll be replacing an expensive, synthetic based product for an affordable, natural one. Below are the 15 purposes you could try using coconut oil for.
1. Lose Weight
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Coconut oil is a potent fat burner and aids in the reduction of appetite. If you’ve been trying to lose weight, replacing the fats you eat with coconut oil instead can help you increase the amount of calories you burn, thanks to the Medium Chain Triglycerides that make up this healthy oil. Researchers have found that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can even help protect your brain function; older adults with dementia who were fed a diet rich in coconut oil saw immediate brain function improvement.
2. Moisturize Dry Skin
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Coconut oil is a powerful moisturizer and leaves behind a protective layer that can reduce dryness and prevent chafing or chapped skin. Simply apply a small amount of coconut oil to your skin and rub in; you can use it on your face or body for instant results. Repeat as needed to enjoy smoother, more hydrated skin.
3. Shave with Natural Oil
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According to Prevention magazine, you can toss those commercial, chemical filled shaving oils or creams and use coconut oil instead for a silky-smooth shave. Apply a small amount of coconut oil in place of your normal soap or shaving cream, then shave as usual – you’ll love the silky smooth results!
4. Remove Makeup
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Leftover makeup not only looks awful, it can harbor bacteria that can damage your skin and eyes. Coconut oil can sweep away leftover makeup in an instant and works on even the toughest lip stains and waterproof eye makeup. Add coconut oil to your lashes and face, let sit for several minutes then sweep away. Follow up with your favorite cleanser and moisturizer for a complete beauty routine.
5. Use for Massage
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Add a few drops of your favorite skin friendly essential oil to a tablespoon of coconut oil and you have a smooth and silky massage oil. Coconut oil is a solid at room temperature but rapidly liquefies when exposed to the heat of your hands, making it an ideal massage product. Use less than you think you need; a little coconut oil goes a long way.
6. Fight Back against Stretch Marks
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Whether they came from pregnancy, weight loss or genetics, stretch marks can be helped with coconut oil; just massage in a few times a day and expect to see improvements in a few weeks. Massage stretch marks with coconut oil after you shower to seal in hydration. You can also use it during pregnancy, it is baby safe and can help prevent marks from appearing in the first place.
7. Reduce Pores
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You can temporarily reduce the size of the pores on your nose, chin and forehead (or anywhere else) by applying coconut oil before your regular makeup. Add coconut oil, allow it to sit for a few minutes, then wipe away and apply makeup as usual.
8. Aid Healing after a Tattoo
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Coconut oil can help promote healing without fading out the pigment. You’ll feel better faster and will be able to see and enjoy your new body art sooner, too. Coconut oil’s natural bacteria fighting properties can help you avoid infection and prevent fading, too.
9. Condition Eyelashes
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Forget those fancy chemical creams and use all natural coconut oil to condition your lashes overnight. You’ll wake up with soft, lush lashes that are ready to enhance with your favorite makeup. Use for a few weeks to get the full effect – you’ll love the lash boost and get the same effect as with a chemical based product.
10. Use as Deodorant
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Coconut oil’s natural anti-bacterial properties help kill the bacteria and yeast that produce body odor – this natural alternative to commercial deodorant can also cut your exposure to harmful chemical ingredients. Slick on after the shower or combine with baking soda to freshen up.
11. Use as Natural Toothpaste
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Combine coconut oil and baking soda for a natural tooth polish that cleans, whitens and brightens your teeth without using fluoride. Coconut oil can help break down the bacteria that causes tooth decay and ensures that your teeth are truly clean.
12. Prevent Hair Damage
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The same fatty acids that make coconut oil so beneficial for your health allow it to work as a powerful restorative for your hair as well. Lauric acid can bond with hair and strengthen individual hairs. Your hair will feel fuller and thicker after you switch to coconut oil as a conditioner. Coconut oil also helps attract moisture, ensuring your hair stays silky and lush and not overly dry.
13. Naturally Condition your Hair
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Use coconut oil in place of your regular conditioner; warmed up and liquified, coconut oil works as a powerful detangle and can condition and soften your hair. Add warm coconut oil to your hair and place a plastic shower cap on top – then go to bed. When you wake up, wash as usual to enjoy thicker, stronger, healthier hair.
14. Treat your Scalp
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If your head or scalp is itchy or you have dry, flaky dandruff, coconut oil can help. Your scalp is skin, just like the rest of your body and coconut oil can help moisturize and soothe away the dryness. Before you resort to a chemical shampoo with a bad odor, try coconut oil instead to rejuvenate your scalp and hair.
15. Remove Lice
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If you have kids or work with kids, you’ll encounter lice eventually. Coconut oil can help you remove lice without using the harsh chemical products sold in stores. Apply a thick layer of coconut oil on your hair and all over your scalp then comb through with a metal lice treatment comb. You’ll remove the lice without breaking your hair or using chemicals. Repeat as needed to remain pest free.
16. Bonus Point: Style your hair
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A small amount of coconut oil can help you style your hair with heat without experiencing breakage or damage. Add to the ends of your hair to protect your strands, then curl or straighten as usual. Coconut oil works best for taming ends and for styling short cuts.
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