100 uses and benefits of coconut oil

Benefits of coconut oil

1. Aid digestion
2. Fight gut infection
3. Boost the immune system
4. Soothe arthritis symptoms
5. Speed recovery from the flu or a cold
6. Soothe a sore throat
7. Treat cold sores
8. Alleviate allergy symptoms
9. Help heal an ear infection
10. Fight yeast infection
11. Help heal cuts and scrapes
12. Reduce risk of infection in open wounds
13. Relieve pain from hemorrhoids
14. Improve sleep
15. Decrease anxiety
16. Increase mental function
17. Enhance focus
18. Increase energy
19. Slow progression of Alzheimer's disease
20. Support natural hormone production
21. Support weight loss
22. Increase HDL (good) cholesterol
23. Improve glucose tolerance
24. Reduce body fat
25. Maintain healthy insulin levels
26. Increase absorption of calcium
27. Increase absorption of magnesium
28. Increase circulation
29. Reduce gingivitis
30. Whiten teeth
31. Reduce signs of aging
32. Treat eczema
33. Cure skin infections
34. Moisturize skin
35. Reduce wrinkles
36. Decrease appearance of cellulite
37. Reduce appearance of varicose veins
38. Clear acne
39. Soften skin
40. Protect against chlorine exposure in the pool
41. Soothe a sunburn
42. Calm itch and irritation from a bug bite
43. Heal dry, cracked lips
44. Strengthen nails
45. Smooth dry, flaky elbows and heels
46. Nourish hair
47. Stimulate hair growth
48. Prevent hair from becoming frizzy
49. Treat dandruff
50. Kill lice

Ways to use coconut oil

1. Butter-replacement when cooking
2. Coffee creamer
3. Home-made smoothies
4. Seasoning for cast-iron skillets
5. Natural energy boost when mixed with a tablespoon of chia seeds
6. Lip balm
7. Cuticle cream for healthier nails
8. Facial moisturizer
9. Facial cleanser
10. Eye makeup remover
11. Spot treatment for acne
12. Wrinkle-reducing mask when mixed with egg white and whole milk
13. Body moisturizer
14. Cream to soothe severe itch (e.g., poison ivy, chicken pox)
15. Ointment to reduce skin inflammation from conditions like psoriasis
16. Cellulite cream
17. Lightener for age spots
18. Natural deodorant
19. Homemade soap
20. Natural sunscreen
21. Natural lubricant
22. Natural shaving cream
23. Natural after-shave lotion
24. Natural tanning oil
25. Ointment for dry, cracked feet
26. Natural hair conditioner
27. Treatment for lice when mixed with apple cider vinegar
28. Oral pulling wash to improve oral health
29. Whitening toothpaste when mixed with baking soda
30. Energy boost when ingested as a tablespoon in the morning
31. Mood booster and anxiety lessener
32. Sleep aid when ingested as a tablespoon before bed
33. Foot warmer when ingested or massaged
34. Massage oil when mixed with essential oils
35. Nutritional supplement for fetal health when ingested by pregnant mothers
36. Cream to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
37. Milk supply booster in new mothers
38. Cream to heal perineum after birth
39. Natural diaper cream
40. Baby lotion
41. Cream for baby's cradle cap
42. Homemade laundry soap
43. Natural antibacterial ointment for mild cuts
44. Homemade bug repellent
45. Allergy symptom reliever when rubbed inside the noise
46. Homemade vapor rub
47. Treatment for pet skin conditions
48. Ingredient in any number of recipes!