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IL FOR HAIR GROWTH: Deluxe Organics coconut is rich in antioxidants, and has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. When used on hair, it helps improve scalp health, fights infections and fungus, and supports hair growth, all while adding volume and shine without the common harmful chemicals. DILUTING ESSENTIAL OILS requires a carrier oil such as Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, etc... Since essential oils are so potent, they must be diluted before being applied to the skin. Digestive Help– Coconut oil’s concentration of beneficial fats in coconut oil makes it helpful for digestion. Its antimicrobial properties can help fight irritation and infection in the gut from Candida. Great Source of Healthy Fats– Over 50% of the fat in coconut oil is lauric acid. In fact, coconut oil is the richest source of lauric acid after breastmilk. Mental Boost– Studies show MCTs may contribute to focus and mental performance. Hormone Support– Getting the wrong kinds of fats can create havoc on hormones. Coconut oil contains specific fats that support the body’s natural hormone production. Immune Support– The MCTs (including lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid) have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties that make them beneficial for immune support. Great fat for cooking: Coconut oil is a stable oil that doesn’t break down easily at high temperatures like other oils do. It doesn’t go rancid easily and has amazing nutritional properties. It is great for cooking eggs, stir-fries, grain-free baked goods, and practically any other cooking use. Coconut oil is a superfood with a powerhouse of uses in cooking, beauty recipes, natural remedies, and around the home. Such as:
Coconut Oil Uses
This versatile oil has hundreds of uses in the home, beauty recipes, and cooking. My favorite uses are:
Uses for Coconut Oil in Cooking and Recipes
Coconut Macaroons recipe great cooking oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-fry, or as a dairy-free replacement to butter. Try adding to foods or smoothies daily for energy
Or emulsify into coffee for a homemade coffee creamer (The only way I’ll drink coffee)
In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils
To season cast iron skillets
Its high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism when used in foods
In healthy brain boosting snacks for kids like Coconut Clusters
Add to a filling and energy-boosting Brain Power Smoothie
Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)
Use as a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking
Or try your hand at making coconut based grain free granola recipes
My kid loves these homemade meltaways (like candy)
Use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer
Or make coconut cream concentrate for a brain-boosting snack
101 Uses for Coconut Oil - Wellness Mama
Coconut Oil Health Benefits and Uses
It has been shown to increase the absorption of calcium and magnesium
Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth
Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat
Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily
It can help improve sleep when taken daily
When used in food, it may support healthy thyroid function
Some studies show that it can help improve insulin levels when consumed regularly
Topically, it helps skin heal faster after injury or infection because of its beneficial fats
When used consistently on the skin it can help get rid of cellulite
Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety
When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production
Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically
Some studies show it can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold
Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)
There are entire books dedicated to the potential of saturated fats like coconut oil to help avoid Alzheimer’s

Coconut Oil Beauty Uses
The same properties that make it beneficial in cooking and recipes make coconut oil benefits for hair and skin:
On the skin as a basic lotion
With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin
Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm
In homemade lotion bars with other beneficial ingredients like shea butter
In homemade deodorant– its natural antibacterial properties make it helpful in fighting odor. Coconut oil makes an excellent eye-makeup remover on its own
It may help lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning when used internally
As a naturally low SPF sunscreen on its own when used topically
In basic homemade lotion recipes
Add a couple drops of a favorite essential oil to make a delicious massage oil
Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
Rubbed on lips as a natural lip balm or used in lip balm recipes
In homemade slow cooker soap
To make natural Homemade Sunscreen recipes with other protective ingredients
As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora
As a natural shave cream and after-shave lotion
Use it alone as a great tanning oil
Mix with sea salt to remove dry skin on feet
In natural homemade diaper cream
Use it alone or with baking soda as a natural deodorant
By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste
Make homemade peppermint lip balm
Or make magnesium body butter
Rub on cuticles to help nails grow
Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming
As a completely natural baby lotion

Coconut Oil For Hair
Coconut oil for hairRub into the scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
Or use it in homemade shampoo bars
A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through your hair makes a great anti-frizz treatment
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
How to make sea salt soap homemade soap for laundry
In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars
To make a simple homemade soap
Or make clay and charcoal soothing soap
Rub a small amount into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)
And use a small amount to dilute essential oils for use on the skin
For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally
In coconut oil dog treats
On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin
Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent
Natural Remedies for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil - oil pulling chews with essential oils coconut oil pulling chews and oil pulling for oral health
Rubbed on the inside of your nose it may help alleviate allergy symptoms
The antimicrobial and antibacterial properties make it helpful topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
The antimicrobial properties and beneficial fats make coconut oil a powerhouse in Remineralizing Toothpaste
Can help soothe psoriasis or eczema
Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health
Can help improve cholesterol ratios? Can help reduce the appearance of varicose veins when used topically
After the initial heat is gone, can help speed the healing of sunburn
Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu
Its anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis
Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites
Can help resolve acne when used regularly
A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help soothe a sore throat
In homemade vapor rub
Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs
In a salve for cracked heels
One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours. Naturally clears up cold sores
Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms
Some people say ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness
Coconut Oil for Pregnancies, Babies, and Children
As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)
I’ve used it in kids' ears to help speed ear infection healing
In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to soothe irritation (also great for baby!)
Nursing moms can take a couple tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients
To help soothe the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy
Use on skin to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy
Used directly on the perineum to help heal after birth
To get rid of the cradle cap on the baby- just massage it to the head, leave it on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm washcloth
With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works.