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101 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil
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31. Makes terrific homemade soap. Using coconut oil in your recipes for soap will not only moisturize the skin naturally, it will also make your soap have lots of large bubbles when used.
32. Naturally cures cold sores. Just apply a bit of coconut oil directly to the sore using a Q-tip several times per day.
33. Beautifully natural wood polish. Instead of using those commercial aerosols that have toxic synthetic chemicals that coat your wood, give your wood furniture what it really wants, OIL! Rub a bit of coconut oil directly onto your furniture with a clean cloth, let sit for 20 or 30 minutes, and then rub again with another clean, dry cloth.
34. Helps bruises heal faster. Rub some coconut oil gently over a bruise twice per day.
35. If you have horses, coconut oil can make their manes and tails look great. Wash their mane/tail thoroughly, and then rub a liberal amount of coconut oil through the hair. It will look greasy, but it’s only temporary. Do this every day for 7 days, and on the 8th day, just wash with shampoo, don’t add more coconut oil. Be prepared for a beautifully silky mane and tail.
36. Stops dandruff. Rub coconut oil into your scalp and let sit for about 15 minutes before you shampoo. Read more about using coconut oil for your beauty.
37. Encourages longer, thicker, healthy eyelashes. Don’t use that expensive lash enhancer that can cause blindness; use coconut oil instead. Rub just a dab of coconut oil on your eyelashes every night before bed. In about 4 weeks, you should notice longer, less brittle eyelashes.
38. Stops ringworm. It’s really not a worm, but a fungus. Wash and dry the affected area, then rub in a bit of coconut oil. Wash your hands afterwards to avoid spreading this fungus.
39. Lube your bike chain. If you want to use an environmentally friendly grease, try running a bit of coconut oil over your bike chain. Just a little bit goes a long way.
40. Use coconut oil to grease baking pans so your cakes and muffins won’t stick to the pan.
41. Putting a dab of coconut oil on door hinges gets rid of that annoying squeak naturally.
42. Removes tree sap from your hands. Simply rub some coconut oil over your hands first, and then wash as normal. This trick works like magic!
43. Makes snow removal a bit easier. Before you start, rub a bit of coconut oil over your shovel to keep the snow sliding off. Reapply as needed.
44. Consuming coconut oil daily can lower your cholesterol levels and thus lower your risk of heart disease.
45. Make your own great, exfoliating, yet moisturizing, body scrub. Melt half a cup of coconut oil and put in a container, then add 4 tablespoons of either white or brown sugar. If you like a stronger, coarser scrub, add a bit more sugar. Dampen your skin in the shower, then rub all over for terrifically soft, smooth skin. Use once a week.
46. Removes make-up naturally. Simply scoop some onto your fingers and rub over your face, then rinse with water. This even works with waterproof make-up.
47. Makes a great massage oil. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a beautiful scent.
48. Works great as a leather polish. Use a cloth or soft brush to remove any dirt, and then rub in a bit of coconut oil in a circular motion. Let sit for a few minutes, and then rub with a clean, dry cloth.
49. Removes chewing gum from hair, clothes, or rugs. Put a liberal amount over the gum and let sit for a minute or two, and then rub until it the gum comes off. You will need to wash the item with soap to remove the oily residue, but at least it’s not ruined from the gum!
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Todd
Dec 14, 2014 at 8:46 pm
amazing!