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8 Interesting Uses of Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil can be used in a wide variety of areas including cooking, gardening, personal use, and even in engines! It’s a great tool to have in your preparedness aresenal. Since it has so many uses, it can save you money and contribute to your overall natural health.
One of the great things about coconut oil is that it’s slow to oxidize. That means that it’s slower to turn rancid. This is due to the high content of saturated fats contained in it but also makes it very stable at high temperatures for cooking.
Below, we’ve listed some great things that you can do with coconut oil. Take a look and let us know what you think:
PLEASE NOTE: Many organizations including the FDA, World Health Organization, American Dietetic Association, and others have recommended against the consumption of significant amounts of coconut oil due to its high levels of saturated fats.
Natural Lotion
Coconut oil is antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. That is great for your skin as a lotion! Rub it on your skin or face to prevent breakouts and keep things healthy and well-moisturized.
Natural Deodorant
Coconut oil can also be used as a natural deodorant. While it’s a little harder to apply than a stick of deodorant, it’s just as effective.
Mix ⅓ cup Baking Soda and ½ cup Arrowroot powder. Next add 5 tbsp unrefined coconut oil and 15 drops of grapefruit oil. Continue to mix and pour into a clean jar. If the mixture seems too oily, add little bits of baking soda and continue to mix until it comes to the desired consistency.
Furniture Wood Polish
Many people even use coconut oil to polish their wood furniture. But overall, coconut oil adds can add moisture and protection to your wood.
Now, before you whip out the rag and oil, test it out on a hidden surface first and make sure that it has the right effect on your wood surface. Different woods are affected differently.
Make-up Remover
Apparently, coconut oil can be used as a makeup remover. Just locate a cotton ball and dab it in the coconut oil. Wipe away makeup on your face and eyes.
Sooth Skin & Treat Infections
If you rub coconut oil on your skin, it can help treat athlete’s foot, ringworm, or other fungal or yeast infections. You can also prevent infections in a burn on your skin.
Natural Sunscreen
It might seem counterintuitive to use oil as a sunscreen but it works! Just apply a thin layer of coconut oil to your skin and you’re set to go.
Homemade Vapor Rub
A self-made vapor rub can save you some money and keep you home instead of running to the store. Simply combine 3 tbsp melted Coconut Oil with 3-5 drops of Tea Tree Oil and 6-10 drops of Rosemary Oil. Mix it all together in a container and apply to the chest and nose carefully.
Baking of Course
Lastly, coconut oil can be used as a baking substitute for butter or oil. Just use it as a 1 to 1 ratio substitute. Many people swear by the great taste it adds as a pan greaser.
How do you use it?
What do you use it for? Comment below to tell us what you’ve used coconut oil for and share your knowledge to help others.
Back in the day, people in India would use coconut oil for lighting. They would export it as cochin oil. I’d be interested to see how well it burns.
January 4th, 2013 at 3:14 pmRecently saw a newly released ebook on Amazon.com called “The Coconut Oil Health and Beauty Book” by M.D. Fry, PhD. It is one of the more simple and complete books on coconut oil uses we’ve seen.
January 6th, 2013 at 3:36 pmIn winter, especially if you have a cold house, coconut oil can be too hard to use easily, you can whip it using a mixer, once air is whipped into it, it will be soft and easy to use in winter.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:17 amI use it on my face and body everyday. Also brush my teeth with it, makes them whiter and smoother.
It is great for eyelashes also, and any thing that needs healing, it speeds it up, on your feet is to die for, smooth and silky. And you can fry eggs in it, haha.
January 7th, 2013 at 4:43 amI am 60 and people say i look younger, this stuff is wonderful. Hands look youthful and seems to also help lips look youthful.
In addition to help me tolerate cold better, I have noticed that the arthritis in my hands and fingers is less painful. Most of the time it is gone for hours.
January 7th, 2013 at 5:18 amCoconut is also used to prevent or slow down altzeimers. It dorsnt cure it but your less likely to get it at a younger age or at all of you eat coconut oil with your food
January 7th, 2013 at 5:47 amPossible Alzheimer’s Prevention http://blogs.cbn.com/healthyliving/archive/2012/09/04/coconut-oil-recipes.aspx
January 7th, 2013 at 5:51 amUse coconut oil to pop popcorn. It smells like popcorn at the movie theater, and tastes fantastic. And if you pop more than you can eat, just put the leftovers in a plastic bag & seal it. The coconut oil keeps the popcorn tasting just as good as fresh for about a week.
January 7th, 2013 at 6:15 amA lady on Youtube used Coconut Oil and Butter Buds to make a Butter substitute. I tried it and it was pretty good. She purchased the Butter Buds from Myspicer.com. I didn’t try it with Butter powder..
January 7th, 2013 at 6:44 amI use it to soften my hair. I apply it after washing and rinsing with apple cider vinegar. It’s great!!!!
January 7th, 2013 at 7:14 amWe use it for everything! Lol. If your nose is stuffed up put a tablespoon of the cold pressed coconut oil in your mouth and hold it there for as long as possible. I don’t k ow why it works but it does. We also use it after brushing our teeth. We brush and rinse then get a little glob and rub it on our teeth. We have noticed no new cavities in our kids and you wake up with clean teeth. Would love to learn how to make it myself. Great article guys!!!
January 7th, 2013 at 7:47 amOil pulling is a great way to use the anti-viral/microbial properties of coconut oil. Put a tablespoon in your mouth, let it melt and swish in back and forth, pulling it through your teeth for 5 minutes. Spit out the oil, do not swallow when through. You will be amazed how clean your mouth feels.
January 7th, 2013 at 7:48 amI use coconut oil for so many things. It has a natural SPF factor of 4 (you mentioned the sunscreen protection above, so I thought I would point out the SPF factor so people would know). It also works on sunburns.
IT is a natural weight loss aid, too. It is filled with medium chain fatty acids, and one of the only foods that contains lauric acid. It boosts your metabolism and really targets stomach fat.
It also can help Alzheimer’s patients and is considered a brain food.
Many people still use olive oil to sautee veggies or fry things in. YIKES!! Olive oil does not have a high cooking point, it oxidizes and becomes toxic. Stop doing that,,,, for your health! Use coconut oil instead!!!!
I use it in place of butter when I make grilled cheese sandwiches. I use it as fry oil when I am frying something. Either that, or my homemade tallow (lard) that is from grassfed beef, that is super healthy with tons of omega 3s.
I use it on my face every night. It is a main ingredient in my homemade toothpaste. I put it in my smoothies. I also feed a teeny bit to my dogs and cats as a snack/treat.
I use Nutiva, or Tropical Traditions. I buy it by the gallon and that lasts me about 3-4 months per gallon, depending on how many beauty products I make with it and give out as gifts. I have an amazing recipe for whipped body butter, oh my it is so awesome. I don’t put any of the toxic chemicals in my body anymore via lotion, shampoo, makeup etc. No thanks! (It also works as a great deep conditioning treatment for your hair, a couple times a month).
January 7th, 2013 at 7:59 amRebecca,
would you care to share your wonderful recipes with us? Especially the toothpaste and deodorant sound awesome. Thanks in advance for anything you are willing to share with us. I know I would be grateful and would love to try some…..
January 7th, 2013 at 8:14 amRebecca, I would be interested in your recipes for toothpaste & your other ideas on how to use coconut oil. Thanks!
January 7th, 2013 at 8:22 amNot to mention that it makes the best popcorn ever! I buy the expeller expressed in 5 gallon buckets, melt and store in 1/2 gallon mason jars taht I have heated in the oven. The lids seal and into storage they go.
January 7th, 2013 at 8:42 amI use coconut oil on my feet to clam them at night so I can sleep. My dog loves it too so it’s a fight to keep it on my feet before the socks get on. I also use it as a night lotion on my arms, elbows and hands to keep them very soft without chemicals. I love to bake with it and when I am making any kind of tropical meal (sweet or savory) I use coconut oil.
January 7th, 2013 at 8:43 amPlus a tablespoon a day of coconut oil is showing signs of being able to combat memory loss.
I love using coconut oil. I use it as an eye makeup remover. I put some on my feet after getting out of the shower. I have it in my homemade toothpaste, I’ve made a body cream with it. I give a teaspoon of it to my dog and he loves it! I cook with it, and sometimes, I just take a spoonful of it myself. It tastes great!
January 7th, 2013 at 11:08 amAfter being diagnosed with brain cancer 1yr 1/2 ago I started using it at the recommendation of a dietician, it helps with my memory. I am amazed at the uses I continue to learn about. God provided us with everything that we truly need in nature.
January 7th, 2013 at 11:41 amI use it to make our own toothpaste using this recipe, which is the best if several I’ve tried. I even piped it into travel squeeze tubes so it can be applied just as easily: http://j.mp/XYmmni
And I’m fixing to make our own deodorant, too. Here’s a recipe that adds bees wax to make it firm and uses old stick deodorant cartridges so it’s just as easy to apply! http://j.mp/MQaBo0
January 7th, 2013 at 12:52 pmIt is too expensive to use for some of those things. I just cook with it. New research says it is actually very good for you.
January 7th, 2013 at 7:50 pmI just saw a doctor on the Dr. Oz show recommend it as a vaginal lubricant. She said you shouldn’t put anything in your vagina that you wouldn’t put in your mouth.
January 7th, 2013 at 7:55 pmI’ve used coconut oil for homemade deodorant by mixing equal parts coconut oil, shea butter and baking soda. That was a little too soft so I added more baking soda until it was siff enough to pack into an old stick deodorant container and use it that way. Worked great! I also made my own shaving oil using 3 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 tablespoon each of castor oil, shea butter and coconut oil. Put them in a small container and warm it using hot water and shake to mix. Once melted and mixed the coconut oil and shea butter will stay liquid. Warm it with hot water before using for a great shave!
January 7th, 2013 at 8:24 pmGayle (LMT} wrote:
I sometime use it for massage, clients love it!
January 7th, 2013 at 10:32 pmI give it to cancer patients as protein nutrition and anti-cancer therapy against parasites, candida etc..sometimes they drop their pain meds after taking coconut oil orally.
January 10th, 2013 at 1:53 amCathi
I’ve just discovered the delights of coconut popcorn!
Quick and easy to make and is a healthy snack everyone can enjoy.
Just add a teaspoon or 2 of coconut oil to a pan of popcorn seeds.
January 13th, 2013 at 2:20 amCan anyone tell me if you use it in solid form when applying on your skin or do you have to warm it up first? I am trying to use all natural products on my skin and this information is very helpful. Thank you all.
January 14th, 2013 at 5:41 pmWhat does coconut oil do to your cholestrol?
January 20th, 2013 at 1:55 pmI put solid in my hands then rub together to liquefy, then rub all over myself or now my doggie. Great lip gloss! Helping my skin! But I ate almost 1 full teaspoon and too much. Woke me up queezy, hence too much for my gallbladder. So little is better for me daily.
January 26th, 2013 at 12:22 amI am so happy to find this site! I have some from Wal Mart but going to Coscto since they have a great deal on it.. I would love to know how to make the toothpaste and different things with it.
March 28th, 2013 at 8:10 pmSomeone mentioned that it was really expensive and it is- in the supermarket. Online, we get a pail full of it (16 oz) for $8. We use Bulk Apothecary, but I’m sure there’s lots of other sources.
April 8th, 2013 at 5:27 amI would like the recipes that Rebecca was talking about.
June 1st, 2013 at 11:00 am