Things to do with Coconut Oil

Coconut Cove by Essie

Coconut Cove is the name of our nail polish this week and we thought that we’d explore the uses for coconut oil. Coconut oil is a multi-purpose item. You can cook with it and also use it on your body and in your body to keep it healthy. We’re going to break the blog down into three sections this week, food uses, internal uses, and topical uses.

First of all here are some types of coconut oil:

They break coconut oil down into 6 types, depending on what you use them for. There is pure, refined, virgin, organic, fractionated, and extra virgin. I read that if you plan on ingesting the oil then refined is best but if you just use topical on your skin and hair then unrefined is alright.

Internal Uses:

I’ve read that coconut oil helps with digestions, hormones, and it helps keep support your immune system. Here are some other health benefits:

It heals infections inside and out

Strengthens the immune system

Helps get rid of yeast infections

Relieves stress

Helps soothes itches

Can help with acne

Helps with cradle cap

Can help get rid of varicose veins

Aids in the relief of pancreatitis symptoms

Helps with calcium absorption

When used topically

Rub inside your nose to help with allergy symptoms

Helps improve gum and mouth health

Speeds sunburn healing

Can help arthritis symptoms

If you take internally, it may help with cold and flu symptoms.

 

Topical Uses:

Coconut oil is a great moisturizer that is why you will find in many makeup products, hair products, soaps, sunscreens, medicinal creams, and lotions that you may use. Here are some topical coconut oil uses...

Makeup remover

Moisturizer especially if you have dry cracked skin prone to psoriasis and eczema

Facial cleanser

Dark spot lightener

Massage on stretch marks and cellulite to help fade over time

Lip balm

Massage oil

Use as a shaving oil or for after shaving

Make a sugar or salt scrub with it

Use in a homemade diaper cream

Brush your teeth with it

Make your own deodorant with it

Rub it on your cuticles

Use it as a hair conditioner

Use it to calm down the frizz in your hair

Food Uses:

 

Coconut oil can also be used in all kinds of recipes. Either in a recipe of it's own, or as a substitute for butter or other oils. Here are some different food uses we have come across:

Coffee Creamer

Smoothies

Soups

Granola

Cookies

Pies

Brownies

Spiced Popcorn

Fried Chicken

Quinoa

Cupcakes

Chili

Waffles

Roasted Vegetables

Oat Bars

Date Bars

Muffins