101 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil

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70. For sore throats or a dry throat with a nagging cough, swallow a teaspoon of coconut oil.

71.  Don’t sweat ink spills ever again! Rub some coconut oil over the ink and let it sit for about 3 minutes. Wipe off the ink with a dry, clean cloth.

72. If you have goats or cows, a bit of coconut oil on their teats can go a long way toward healing them when they are dry or cracked.

73. Coconut oil will give a lustrous sheen to the inside of your car. Apply just a dab to the dashboard or leather seats and rub it in well.

74. Remove ear mites and dirt from your dog’s ears by rubbing them with a cotton ball soaked in coconut oil.

75. Rubbing a bit of coconut oil into the skin and areas on the sides of your fingernails will help prevent those annoying and painful hangnails.

76.  Super hair detangler. If you or your daughter gets one of those killer tangles in your hair, don’t grab for a pair of scissors, grab some coconut oil instead. Works out tangles like a charm!

77.  If you want soft, supple feet and hate those cracked heels, use a pumice stone to remove as much dry skin as you can, then rub coconut oil on your feet, paying special attention to your heels.

78. Consuming coconut oil can help improve the blood circulation, which will keep you from feeling cold all the time!

79. Coconut oil makes a great breath freshener.  Simply swish a teaspoon around in your mouth and your breath will smell like the tropics!

80. Put a few drops of coconut oil in your baby’s bathwater to help keep their skin soft and smooth, as well as stop any minor irritations they might have.

81. If you have a pug, Pomeranian, or any other squish-faced dog, you know how their noses can get dry and cracked. Put a touch of coconut oil on their nose to keep it soft and kissable.

82.  Coconut oil encourages the body to make collagen. Rub a bit of coconut oil on your face at night and it should help stop those fine lines from forming as we age.

83. Coconut oil helps the body absorb calcium from the foods you eat. Regular consumption of coconut oil can help keep your bones strong and health, helping your avoid osteoporosis.

84. If you feel chained to the “porcelain bus” with a bout of food poisoning, try a mix of 3 tablespoons of coconut oil mixed in juice every morning. Its antibacterial compounds can help put an end to the symptoms of food poisoning.

85.  To remove rust, spread a thin layer of coconut oil over the rusty area of a knife or pair of scissors, and then allow to sit for a few hours. Remove by running hot water over the oil, then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

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One Comment

  1. Todd

    Dec 14, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    amazing!