8 Ways We Use Coconut Oil
I bought my first jar of coconut oil a couple months ago and now I'm obsessed. I really think it is a miracle product. I've already given eight jars away as gifts, I love it so much. There are so many uses and it's so good for you!
8 Ways We Use Coconut Oil
- Baking. You can use coconut oil in any recipe that calls for oil. I use it when I make blueberry muffins! They taste the same as when I used vegetable oil, and I know it is much healthier.
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Bath. We have dropped a spoonful of coconut oil in Rooney's bath water for extra moisturizing.
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Dry, chapped cheeks. Rooney's cheeks have been so red this winter! She loves to rub the oil on her face, as you can see in this video.
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Face lotion. I've been using coconut oil for a month as my face lotion (it's even better when combined with Lemon or Frankincense essential oils). I love the glow it gives me!
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Body lotion. After Rooney's bath, we rub her whole body down with coconut oil as body lotion.
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Diaper rash. Coconut oil works great on diaper rash! Add in a drop of Lavender essential oil to clear up a really bad rash.
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Chapstick. Coconut oil can help heal dry lips (I do prefer Chapstick, but it's nice to have in a pinch).
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Popcorn. I think this is my favorite way to use it! We melt 2 Tbsp of coconut oil and pour it over air-popped popcorn (topped with Real Salt). Yum!!! Rooney asks for this almost every night.
Still to Try
- On a cotton ball to remove makeup (especially eye makeup)
- Deep conditioner for hair
- In tea or coffee
- Face wash (mixed with baking soda)
- Swish it around in your mouth before brushing your teeth as a "cure all"
- Eat it straight off a spoon
- And 50 more ways to use coconut oil