Coconut oil is a wonderful multipurpose, adaptable substance that you can use around your house. It’s not only useful for baking and cooking; you can also use it on yourself and your pets. Plus, it can be used to clean a wide variety of household items!
In fact, some even believe that coconut oil is a superfood that is extremely tasty and healthy, thanks to the fatty acids it contains. In fact, according to healthline.com, the benefits of coconut oil include “fat loss, better brain function, and various other impressive benefits,” including anti-fungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Some even claim it can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Coconut oil, also known as copra oil, comes from the kernel meat of mature coconuts. And as with any food containing fatty acids, it should be consumed in moderation or in consultation with your doctor. Here are 40 genius ways you can start using coconut oil, including for things like dairy-free desserts, skincare, and even removing gum from hair.
1) Use coconut oil as a moisturizer for your skin
Coconut oil has moisturizing properties that are healthy for the skin. Plus, some oils, including coconut oil, has been found to have
UV filters, which help block out the harmful effects of the Sun. To use the oil, just warm it up by rubbing it between your palms. Then apply it directly to your skin. Doing do right after showering onto your damp skin makes application easier.
2) Ease hemorrhoid discomfort and relieve constipation
In addition to its other healthful properties, coconut oil has laxative benefits. This can be helpful if you suffer from constipation. Take 1 tablespoon of the oil in the morning before you eat. If your constipation doesn’t get better in a day or two, take 2 tablespoons.
3) Make a dairy-free dessert
If you are lactose intolerant or just want to reduce your use of regular butter, use coconut butter instead. Check out this
easy-to-make recipe to make your own coconut butter. All you’ll need is unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut and a blender or food processor.
4) Remove crayon easily from walls
The picture for this tip says it all! Your sweet little one is bound to get ahold of a crayon from time to time, and when that happens, you can use coconut oil to fix the problem. To remove crayon from a wall, rub coconut oil on the wall. This tips also works for removing scuff marks off the floor.
Coconut is a great, all-natural ingredient for your own DIY lip balm. Simply melt two tablespoons of coconut oil in the microwave, heating it for 30 seconds. Remove and add a drop or two of vanilla and stir until smooth. pour into an empty container and place in the fridge for half an hour to harden it.
6) Smooth out your split ends
Using coconut oil to help smooth split ends helps make your hair look healthier. Rub a pea-sized amount of the oil between your hands and run it through the ends of your hair. Make sure not to use too much, and make sure your hair is dry before you apply it.
7) Make your own makeup remover
Coconut oil also works great as a makeup remover. Gentle to your face, coconut oil contains none of the harsh chemicals that other makeup removers do. To use, melt the oil using the heat of your hand and gently massage it into your skin. Wring out a hot washcloth and rub your face until all the makeup has been removed.
8) Soothe your pet’s skin
Coconut oil has so many benefits that you can even use it on your pet. One way you can use it for your beloved pet is for soothing dry, itchy skin. You can let your pet consume 1 teaspoon or less or rub the oil directly on the dry skin. As soon as the oil soaks in, it should make a noticeable difference.
Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of baking soda for an all-natural DIY face scrub. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to make it smell how you want. Use it in the morning or at night, applying it using circular motions. Use a hot washcloth to remove.
10) Relieve sunburns, bug bites, and rashes
Anti-inflammatory agents help soothe and calm sensitive skin. That’s why coconut oil can help relieve bug bites, sunburns, and rashes. Keep a small jar of the oil in your fridge and apply to any skin issues that develop as necessary. Because the oil will harden in the fridge, chip off a small amount of the oil and apply it to the rash or burn.
11) Prevent chafing and soothe skin
Chafing can cause your skin to itch or burn, an annoyance to say the least. But you can easily treat sensitive skin by using a simple coconut oil recipe. You’ll need Coconut oil, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and lavender oil. See the
recipe for this DIY treatment here.
12) Minimize your cat’s hairballs
If your cat suffers from hairballs, try coconut oil. Start by putting a very small amount of the oil directly onto your cat’s paws, and when she licks them, the oil will go through her digestive system, helping to keep the hairballs from coming back up. Then give her 1/2 teaspoon or less of the oil each day. But remember that the oil is a laxative, so definitely don’t give your cat too much.
Another use for coconut oil is for oil pulling. This unconventional use for coconut oil is used in Ayurvedic medicine. The belief is that swishing a tablespoon of coconut oil for 20 minutes a day can help detoxify your mouth, killing the bacteria that lives there. This in turn cuts down on bad breath, inflammation, and helps prevent tooth decay.
14) Ease hemorrhoid discomfort
By using coconut oil, you can help ease the itchiness and inflammation caused by hemorrhoids. You can freeze a small amount of coconut oil and use them as suppositories. Or you can apply the oil directly to the inflamed area.
15) Apply to help with your pet’s ear infections
When your pet deals with painful ear infections, it’s extremely heartbreaking. So try this: Clean your pet’s ears, and then apply some melted (but make sure it’s cool) coconut oil on the inside of the ear using a Q-tip. This should help keep their ears cleaner for a longer period of time.
16) Buff and shine stainless steel
Want to clean up stainless steel items? Try coconut oil. All you need is a microfiber cleaning cloth or old T-shirt. Rub on a small amount of coconut oil onto the surface using long strokes. Then buff it out with the cloth. Your stainless steel surfaces will look like new.
Coconut makes a great natural light sunscreen to protect your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. Keep in mind that coconut oil only blocks about 20 percent of such rays, far less than the 90 percent of more conventional sunscreen. So, for more robust protection stick with store-bought sunscreens.
18) Make your own label remover
By using a little coconut oil and baking soda, you can create your own Goo Gone. This mixture can help with easier label removal and is easier to wash off.
Click here to see the easy-to-follow DIY instructions.
19) Use to increase metabolism
Coconut oil contains MCTs, a fatty acid that absorbs calories and increases the burning of calories. The increase of MCTs in your system from ingesting coconut oil has been shown to boost your body’s metabolic rate.
While this recipe looks good enough to eat, don’t! Instead, use it as shaving cream. Gather coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, and eucalyptus essential oil. Then mix them up and shave. Find the
how-to recipe here.
If you don’t have peanut butter handy or have a nut allergy, you can also use coconut oil to get gum out of your child’s hair. Apply it generously to where the gum is stuck. You’ll want to make sure to softly coat the gum and hair. Then, gently pull the hair away from the gum. With a little perseverance, this method should work.
22) Use for cooking at high temperatures
The high saturated fat content of coconut oil makes it great for cooking at high heats. This makes coconut oil safer when cooking as opposed to corn or safflower oil which turn into toxic compounds when heated.
23) Can improve brain function
The MCTs in coconut oil have also been shown to help power your brain. Broken down in the liver, the MCTs are turned into ketones, which act as an energy source for the brain. MCTs are also help fight brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy.
24) DIY ice cream magic shell
Weather you love ice cream or your kids do, spice up your next dessert with homemade magic shell. All you need is 1 to 2 cups of chocolate and 1 cup of coconut oil. Check out this
easy-to-make recipe to get started.
25) Use as a bug repellent
Keeping pesky mosquitos or other bugs away can be a royal pain. And bug repellents are pretty disgusting. So try this: Make your own bug repellent that smells lovely and moisturizes your skin at the same time. Combine coconut oil with essential oils that have bug-repellant properties, including peppermint, citronella, or lavender. Then apply a little, and you have a natural bug repellent.
26) Make your own healthy mayonnaise
Using coconut oil, you can make your own healthy mayonnaise. All you need is some coconut oil and olive oil, as found in this recipe found at
Wellness Mama.
27) Create your own personal lubricant
Yep, it’s true! You can use coconut oil as a personal lubricant. But
DO NOT ever use it with a latex condom because the oil can weaken the latex, potentially causing it to break. So if you use coconut oil as a personal lubricant, buy
latex-free condoms — polyisoprene or lambskin.
28) Can increase your good cholesterol
Coconut oil raises the levels of cholesterol in the body, especially the good , or HDL cholesterol. Keep in mind that the amount that coconut increases cholesterol depends on the person, so results may vary.
29) Can help reduce belly fat
Coconut oil has been shown to help reduce belly fat. Consumption of as little as 2 tablespoons of coconut oil a day has seen a loss of 1 inch in obese men and an increase in the decrease of the waist size of women who took part in a reduced-calorie diet.
30) Make a scrumptious ‘pupsicle’
Your dog will be extremely pleased with you if you treat him to a yummy “pupsicle.” Mix peanut butter and coconut oil (in equal parts), and then freeze a small amount in your ice cube tray. These chilled treats will help show your dog you love him lots!
31) Helps decrease hunger
The MCTs in coconut oil can also help reduce the hunger level in those who ingest it. A study shows that men who followed a diet high in MCTs tended to eat fewer calories and lose more weight than men who had diet either medium or low in MCT content.
If you or anyone in your family has dry or itchy nasal passages that sometimes bleed, use coconut oil. Use a small amount of the oil to moisturize your nostrils. This should also help prevent your nostrils from drying out if you live in cold or dry climates.
33) Can help improve wound healing
The anti-inflammatory properties of coconut oil has been shown to help promote the healing of wounds. In addition, wounds treated with coconut oil were shown to have an increase in the production of collagen, a component crucial in skin regeneration. If you have a wound apply coconut oil after cleaning it and cover with a bandage for faster healing.
34) Can increase bone health
In addition to helping you heal faster, coconut oil can keep your bones strong and healthy. The antioxidants in coconut oil help neutralize free radicals, which can damage the cells in your bones, giving your bones more volume and improving their structure..
35) Try this is your pet’s appetite is low
Whenever your pet’s appetite is low, try this: Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil on your hands and toss your dog his food. The food will smell attractive and help encourage your pet to eat. This is especially important if your dog takes medication and needs to eat at the same time.
36) Make a natural deodorant
You can also use coconut oil to make a natural deodorant. The strong antibacterial nature of coconut oil helps kill the bacteria that causes body odor. Visit
Vitacost for a great DIY natural deodorant using coconut oil.
37) Prevent and treat dandruff
Dandruff can be frustrating to treat. But coconut oil can help treat and prevent dry skin or the yeast-like fungus that causes dandruff, called malassezie. Apply coconut oil to your scalp regularly to both moisturize dry areas and allow the oil’s anti-fungal properties to help treat dandruff.
Coconut oil can help fight Candida, a fungus that is the cause of yeast infections. The fungus commonly occurs in moist areas of the human body, such as the mouth or vagina. Coconut oil has been shown to be as effective as everyday fungal medications used to combat Candida.
Coconut oil ha sbeen shown to be effective in removing stains from carpet and furniture. To make a stain cleaner, mix one part baking soda with one part coconut oil, making a paste. Apply the mixture to the stain and let sit for five minutes before wiping away.
40) Make vegan butter coffee
Unrefined coconut oil or coconut butter is a tasty substitute for your coffee or tea. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon to your beverage and drink away! You’ll enjoy the yummy taste of your vegan butter coffee or tea.
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Coconut oil has many good uses around the home. In fact, coconut oil is great for a wide variety of tasks including cleaning, improving health, and with your pet among other uses. The next time you have a problem, check and see if coconut oil is the solution.
Coconut oil is a wonderful multipurpose, adaptable substance that you can use around your house. It’s not only useful for baking and cooking; you can also use it on yourself and your pets. Plus, it can be used to clean a wide variety of household items!
In fact, some even believe that coconut oil is a superfood that is extremely tasty and healthy, thanks to the fatty acids it contains. In fact, according to healthline.com, the benefits of coconut oil include “fat loss, better brain function, and various other impressive benefits,” including anti-fungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Some even claim it can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Coconut oil, also known as copra oil, comes from the kernel meat of mature coconuts. And as with any food containing fatty acids, it should be consumed in moderation or in consultation with your doctor. Here are 40 genius ways you can start using coconut oil, including for things like dairy-free desserts, skincare, and even removing gum from hair.
