Coconut oil: 101+ ways to use it best

How to use coconut oil in cooking:

1. Used in cooking, it is an excellent oil with a high smoke point (around 178°) which makes it ideal for long cooking and frying.
2. Fantastic butter substitute in the preparation of desserts.
3. Instead of eggs to mix for those who follow a vegan diet.
4. Added to food or drink daily.
5. As a cream for coffee, the first drop of coffee that comes out of the moka emulsified with coconut oil will become an exceptional cream to add directly into the cup to make it creamier.
6. The presence of saturated fatty acids, such as lauric acid, and medium chain triglycerides support the metabolism se used in the preparation of food or drinks!
7. Fantastic in preparing delicious Pancakes, for a hearty breakfast or Sunday brunch.
8. In healthy snacks for your children , such as Muffins with coconut oil and chocolate banana.
9. In satiating and energizing Smoothies.
10. To prepare tasty biscuits with dark chocolate.
11. Mix a spoonful of it with a spoonful of chia seeds for an all-day boost of energy.
12. In replacement for butter or vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking.
13. It gives a tropical and exotic flavour even in your savory recipes, enhanced by the use of spices.
14. Excellent in the preparation of typical oriental cuisine recipes such as rice spaghetti.
15. On toast instead of butter with the jam you like best for a healthy and tasty breakfast.
16. To dress legume and mixed grain salads,but it can be used to dress any type of vegetable.
17. To prepare a fragrant shortcrust pastry, ideal for tarts and biscuits.

How to use it for cosmetic use:

1. On the skin of the body as a lotion or natural moisturizer.
2. How to facial cleanser and moisturizer.
3. In homemade soaps for soft and smooth skin.
4. Nei homemade deodorants mixed with baking soda.
5. In recipes of lotions homemade for cosmetic use.
6. How to natural eye make-up remover, eliminates all types of make-up, even waterproof ones.
7. Mixed with equal parts of cane sugar and other ingredients for a smoothing body peeling for use in the shower.
8. Rubbed on lips like natural cocoa butter.
9. It can help to resolve acne if used regularly, thanks to its properties antibacterial.
10. Mixed with coarse salt to remove dry skin on the feet, especially on cracked heels.
11. With the addition of essential oilsfor cosmetic use on the skin. Adding a few drops of your favorite aroma will give the finishing touch, essences of lavender, chamomile or rose are more relaxing, mint and rosemary are more invigorating.
12. For hair removal and aftershave lotion in men.
13. Pure as natural deodorant.
14. How anti-aging facial moisturizer, prevents wrinkles and signs of aging.
15. With other essential oils as treatments cleansers for beautiful skin.
16. Due to its antifungal properties, it is useful in the treatment of nail mycosis.

In oral hygiene:

1. When making your own toothpaste mixed with baking soda.
2. Fantastic for oral hygiene, with the practice of oil pulling.
3. Cleaning your teeth with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve the gum health.
4. Internally as part of treatment to prevent tooth decay.
5. By itself or with baking soda as natural whitening toothpaste.

Coconut oil for aesthetic use:

1. Lightens age spots when rubbed directly into the skin.
2. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy or on the hips and breasts in case of weight loss.
3. How to after-sun cream.
4. For a delicious tropical massage with the scent of coconut.
5. To eliminate traces of wax after hair removal and prevent annoying redness.
6. Natural emollient after hair removal with depilatory creams or razors.
7. If used consistently on the skin it can help to get rid of cellulite.
8. In lip balm homemade with peppermint mixed with shea butter and beeswax.
9. In an ointment for chapped heels.
10. Daily rubbing on the elbows can alleviate dry and flabby elbows.
11. It may help to reduce the appearance of varicose veins when used topically.
12. As an ingredient for facial masks.

How to use coconut oil to improve health:

1. It can help soothe symptoms related to psoriasis ed eczema.
2. Rub on the inside of your nose to help relieve symptoms related to allergies or colds.
3. After the initial heat goes away, it can help speed up recovery from sunburn.
4. It is a immediate resource of energy which, when ingested, is not stored as fat.
5. It can help improve sleep.
6. A spoonful dissolved in a cup of hot tea can help soothe a sore throat.
7. Stimulates the absorption of minerals.
8. Dries naturally cold sores.
9. May help with symptoms of allergies.
10. May increase concentration.
11. It has a powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial action.
12. Natural product used as a personal lubricant natural that does not alter the vaginal flora.
13. Helps fight the damage caused by free radicals, preventing the signs of aging
14. It promotes healing and healing processes, thanks to its chemical composition.
15. It can relieve symptoms related to the presence of hemorrhoids if applied topically.
16. Mix a spoonful into hot tea to help speed recovery from a cold or flu.

On the hair:

1. As a compress on the hair during prolonged exposure to the sun, protects it and keeps it healthy and shiny!
2. A small portion passed through your hair will help get rid of frizz.
3. As incredibly intense natural conditioner, apply after shampooing to the lengths and rinse thoroughly.
4. In homemade shampoos.
5. How pre-shampoo pack or hair mask, to be applied to damp hair, leave to act for 30-60 minutes and then wash the hair thoroughly, it will leave it soft and shiny.
6. Strengthens hair and prevents hair loss.
7. How to natural detangler for those with long or curly hair, it helps to untie annoying knots without breaking the hair.
8. Excellent for curly hair, defines the curl and makes it shinier.
9. How anti-dandruff in hair care.

Coconut oil for home use:

1. Nel homemade soap.
2. In natural, homemade lotions of insect repellent.
3. In homemade laundry soap.
4. To clean iron pans!
5. It can help reduce the itchy mosquito bites.
6. On the hands after washing the dishes to avoid dry skin.
7. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, mint or essential oils as a natural insect repellent.
8. Helps to avoid exposure to chlorine when swimming.
9. Removes chewing gum from hair.
10. To polish the interior of the car (not the upholstery).
11. To clean and polish wooden furniture.
12. Helps lubricate the zippers of the trousers.
13. To polish and clean plant leaves indoors.

How to use coconut oil in children and babies:

1. With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment against lice.
2. Ideal for the care of newborns, as a cream for diaper rash, but also for relaxing massages!
3. During breastfeeding placed on the nipples prevents the formation of fissures and relieves their symptoms. Contains mainly lauric acid, which is present in breast milk, making it safe for newborns.
4. To eliminate the cradle cap on the newborn, massage the head with coconut oil and leave on for a few minutes, then rinse gently with a warm towel.
5. A few tablespoons of coconut oil in the bath water for a emollient and disinfectant effect.
6. Apply in the case of skin rashes such as eczema, hair keratosis or baby acne, by applying coconut oil every day the disorder will regress, and will havea soothing and anti-inflammatory.
7. Applied directly to the wheal, accelerates healing and alleviates the child's discomfort.

Coconut oil in pets:

1. For pets struggling with skin problems if used externally.
2. Homemade biscuits for dogs based on coconut oil.
3. How to natural repellent for ticks and fleas in your 4-legged friends!
4. As a food supplement, it would facilitate digestion and strengthen the immune system.
5. In animals used directly on the fur, it makes it shinier and healthier, calms itching in case of dermatitis. Moisturizes dry skin and promotes wound healing.
6. To remove traces of resin from your pet's skin or fur.
7. Forcleaning the ears of your 4-legged friend, with the help of a cotton ball.
8. Added to shampoo when washing your pet it makes the fur shiny and the skin moisturizes.
9. Applied to the fur makes brushing of your long-haired pet easier.