Things you never knew about coconut oil

Coconut oil has many unique uses most of us will be amazed to know about. You will find it so interesting to learn many new things you coulf actually do with your coconut oil.

It has been proven that coconut oil can be used in the following ways: 

1. Hair softner: 

Coconut oil can be used as a DIY hair mask which softens the hair and also adds moisture to the hair. 

2. Skin moisturiser: 

Coconut oil has fatty acids which helps to bring moisture to the skin. It penetrates into the skin and provides a refreshing effect to the skin making it feel soft and smooth.

3. As cuticle oil: 

Dab some coconut oil on your nail beds. Rub into the cuticles until it has been absorbed. You could do this before going to bed at night and put on gloves, by morning your nails will be smooth and soft.

4. As body scrub: 

Mix coconut oil with brown sugar and use as body scrub.

5. As eye cream: 

Coconut oil is great for hydrating the skin around your eyes and this helps to reduce wrinkles. 

6. Makeup remover: 

Place some coconut oil on a piece of cotton swab and rub gently in circles to get rid of makeup. Be sure to rinse it off later. 

7. As defrizzer: 

Use a small quantity of coconut oil to smooth down fly aways and also add shine to your locks. 

8. Shaving cream: 

If you want to have a smooth and clean shave replace your norma shaving cream with coconut oil.

9. Deodorant: 

Coconut oil can serve as natural deodorant. It can be very good especially when added corn starch.

10. Toothpaste: 

Mix coconut oil with little amount of baking soda and use as toothpaste. You will only br amazed at how good it works

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11. Stretch marks control: 

Coconut oil works great at helping to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. It has to be applied many times each day to help moisturize the skin.

12. Cheekbone highlighter: 

It helps to highlight the cheekbones. Just apply a small amount on the cheekbones over makeup. Gives you a naturally beautiful glow! 

13. Diaper salve: 

Apply regularly on baby's bottom to prevent rashes and make the baby's skin supple and smooth. 

14. Heals wounds: 

When coconut oil is applied to scars or wounds it helps to repair the tissues thereby speeding up the healing process. 

15. Digestion: 

It aids in digestion because of the saturated fat present in coconut oil which have anti-bacterial properties. 

16. Relieves sunburns: 

It helps to prevent itching and peeling. It is a great moisturiser to use after being under the sun for a long time.

17. Reduces heartburn: 

It helps to ease the painful feeling of heartburn. All you have to do is to swallow 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil and feel relieved.

18. As energizer: 

Just one teaspoon of coconut oil can give you a boost of energy.

19. Reduces seizures: 

The fatty acids contained in coconut oil are converted into ketones which reduces seizures such as epilepsy. 

20. As coffee creamer: 

Add a little coconut oil to your coffee and stir well. Before doing so make sure the coffee is hot.

     

   Coconut oil is great for most beauty and health purposes. The best type of coconut oil to use is "the unrefined virgin coconut oil".

There are many other ways coconut oil can be used, please do share how you use your coconut oil with us. Thanks