Useful Tips for Coconut Oil Use

By David Mark


It is no wonder that the world has gone nuts over coconut oil! For the body there is nothing like using coconut oil both externally and internally. Here are some tips on using it.

How to use coconut oil- Eat It This is perhaps the most obvious use, but very important nonetheless! Coconut oil is fast becoming one of the most highly regarded health foods due to its numerous health benefits such as it's antibacterial properties, immune-enhancing, weight management & antifungal qualities. Here is how you can consume coconut oil in the right way

For the best start of a day, make coconut oil an ingredient of your breakfast smoothie

Mixing a tablespoon through warm porridge.

Even for crackers or bread it can become a lovely spread

Asian and Indian and many other recipes of curries and stir-fries can use coconut oil

Roasting vegetables with coconut oil, dried herbs & sea salt.

You can even use coconut oil in place of butter for your baking recipes

Coconut oil is a natural skin elixir- Moisturising Use Some ingredients like coconut oil really work like a natural elixir for skin. It's various properties like anti-bacterial and anti-microbial ingredients protect and cleanse the skin. It's absorbed quickly and won't leave your skin feeling greasy. This oil works as a face lotion, anti-wrinkle cream, and massage lotion. Good even for people on a budget!

Hair Mask Usage When used as a hair mask, coconut oil can do wonders for replenishing hair. Apply a mask for at least twenty minutes and then wash it off and see the results. This is a perfect remedy for smooth and shiny hair.

Makeup Remover Use This is a simple way to cleanse your face of makeup. Just take a cotton pad and dab some coconut oil on it and rub over your face and eyes or rub directly onto the face and then wash off with a flannel and warm water.

Healing Cuts and Insect Bites Coconut oil used over cuts and scrapes can protect the wound from bacteria and dust. Used after insect bites, it can also reduce itching. In order to get faster healing this is the best solution.

How to Make Foot Bath from Coconut Oil Pop your feet into a warm footbath with three tablespoons of coconut oil melted in. You can even use other essential oils. The lauric acid in coconut oil may assist with fighting fungal infections.

Use as a Body Scrub Mix some sea salt with your coconut oil and use it as a scrub for the body. You will love the way your skin feels afterwards!




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