Coconut oil is known for its many uses in the kitchen but did you know you can use it on your skin, around the home, and in the bathroom? There are hundreds of coconut oil uses! I use coconut oil from head to toe in my homemade beauty products and cook with it daily for it's health benefits. We use coconut oil so much we purchase it by the gallon! Here is a list of over 100 everyday coconut oil uses!
100+ Coconut Oil Uses
1. Cooking with Coconut Oil (Learn how to cook with coconut oil here)
2. Replace with Crisco/butter in baked goods
3. Add to smoothies for energy boost
4. Add to coffee or tea to boost metabolism
5. To promote thyroid health
6. Oil Pulling
7. Skin Moisturizer (check out my whipped coconut oil body butter recipe here)
8. Used to make Lotion Bars
9. Homemade Toothpaste (recipe here)
10. Deodorant (recipe here)
11. Moisturizing Body Scrub (recipe here)
12. Natural Lip Balm (recipe here)
13. Used in Magnesium body Butter (recipe here)
14. Polish Furniture
15. Season Cast Iron Cookware
16. Hair Treatment
17. Makeup remover
18. Boost Immune System
19. Shaving
20. Carrier oil when using essential oils
21. Frizz tamer
22. Use in place of Cuticle Cream
23. Use to make healthy Coconut Oil Chocolate
24. Use in Homemade Cough Syrup
25. Use in Homemade Cough Drops
26. Sunscreen (natural SPF of 4-6)
27. Homemade Coconut Oil Soap
28. Aids Weight Loss
29. Add 1 Teaspoon to Bath Water to Moisturize your Skin
30. Wood Polish
31. Helps with Alzheimer's
32. Massage Oil
33. Diaper Rash
34. Improves Digestion
35. Popping Popcorn (recipe here)
36. Natural Lubricant (should not be used with latex)
37. Soothes Cracked Skin
38. Belly Balm (helps to increase elasticity of skin during pregnancy)
39. Hair Detangler
40. Fight Parasites
41. Treat Dandruff
42. Oil Cleansing (for some skin types)
43. Use to make Homemade Magic Shell for ice cream and treats
44. Use to help remove sticky stuff off furniture or household items
45. Grease pans
46. Use to make Natural Mascara
47. Use to make Natural Eye Liner
48. The occupational health fried food like Coconut Oil French Fries
49. Healthy Chips (buy here or make your self)
50. Mix into Coconut Oatmeal - It tastes amazing!
51. Mix into Homemade Coconut Butter to make it creamier
52. Use in Homemade Mayonnaise
53. Rub on cuts and scrapes to help heal
54. Helps lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL)
55. Used as leave in hair conditioner
56. Soothes bug bites
57. Treat Lice
58. Leather polish
59. Replace the creamer in your coffee for a health alternative
60. Consumed for constipation relief
61. Use on scalp to reduce flakes or dandruff
62. Removes rust
63. Helps to fight acne
64. Soothes cradle cap
65. Consuming can minimize heartburn symptoms
66. Clean excess make-up from make-up brushes
67. Prevents and fixes split ends
68. Can be used to sooth a dry dog's nose
69. Reduce cracked heels
70. Can be used on dry, sore nostrils for relief
71. Reduces the swelling and inflammation of rashes
72. Removes chewing gum
73. Use on cracked dogs paws to help them heal
74. Dust repellant when used on household items
75. Applying to eyelashes encourages growth
76. Grease a bike chain
77. Bath Oil
78. Lubricate zippers to help get them unstuck
79. Can be used on horses as a mane and tail conditioner
80. Applying to dry elbows can soften them
81. Get rid of soap scum in the bathroom
82. Soothes bee stings
83. Use in Homemade Hand Scrub for soft hands
84. When put on an eggshell, it preserves egg quality and shelf life
85. Prevent hangnail
86. Feeding it to your dog can give them a shiny coat
87. Used in Sunscreen Bars
88. Reduce dandruff
89. Can be used as an anti-aging cream to reduce fine lines
90. Helps ease symptoms of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
91. Lubricates kitchen appliances
92. Lubricates snow shovels to ensure snow slides off
93. Tattoo healer or moisturizer
94. Breath freshener (add a drop of peppermint oil with coconut oil and swish in mouth!)
95. Treat athlete's foot
96. Can be used to sooth a chapped nose or lip
97. Applying under the eyes can help reduce dark circles or "bags"
98. Used in Beach Body Polish
99. Helps to fade age or sun spots
100. Main ingredient in homemade Vapor Rub
101. To help kill yeast infections
102. Helps to inhibit cold sores
103. Fix squeaky and sticky hinges
104. Use to make Coconut Oil Fudge
105. For EVERYTHING!
About the author
Tiffany is a real food mama who lives in Oregon. She is a stay at home mom of three coconut babies. She is passionate about traditional and healing foods. As a true believer in the health benefits of coconut, she uses coconut products in almost all her cooking.
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