Coconut Oil Beauty Uses

The same properties that make it beneficial in cooking and recipes make coconut oil beneficial for hair and skin:

1. On the skin as a basic lotion
2. With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin
3. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm
4. In homemade lotion bars with other beneficial ingredients like shea butter
5. In homemade deodorant– its natural antibacterial properties make it helpful in fighting odor.
6. Coconut oil makes an excellent eye-makeup remover on its own
7. It may help lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
8. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning when used internally
9. As a naturally low SPF sunscreen on its own when used topically
10. In basic homemade lotion recipes
11. Add a couple drops of a favorite essential oil to make a delicious massage oil
12. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
13. Rubbed on lips as a natural lip balm or used in lip balm recipes
14. In homemade slow cooker soap
15. To make natural Homemade Sunscreen recipes with other protective ingredients
16. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora
17. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
18. Use it alone as a great tanning oil
19. Mix with seal salt to remove dry skin on feet
20. In natural homemade diaper cream
21. Use it alone or with baking soda as a natural deodorant
22. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste
23. Make homemade peppermint lip balm
24. Or make magnesium body butter
25. Rub on cuticles to help nails grow
26. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
27. To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming
28. As a completely natural baby lotion

Coconut Oil For Hair

1. Rub into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
2. Or use in homemade shampoo bars
3. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair makes a great anti-frizz treatment
4. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours before washing out with several rounds of shampoo

Coconut Oil Uses Around the Home

1. In homemade soap for laundry
2. In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars
3. To make a simple homemade soap
4. Or make a clay and charcoal soothing soap
5. Rub a small amount into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)
6. And use a small amount to dilute essential oils for use on skin
7. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally
8. In coconut oil dog treats
9. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin
10. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent