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Toothpaste
- Combine coconut oil with baking soda to create a healthy toothpaste that can be used for either humans or animals.
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Conditioner
- You can either condition your hair with coconut oil by leaving it on overnight, or make a hair conditioning spray with coconut oil and hot water.
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Lubricant
- Yes, coconut oil is even safe enough to be used as lube. If you are planning on using condoms while using coconut oil lube, ensure that they are made from polyurethane rather than latex.
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Moisturizer
- A simple way to make a moisturizer is to combine coconut oil with vitamin E oil and an essential oil.
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Shaving cream
- Coconut oil can be used as a shaving cream, or as a moisturizing aftershave lotion.
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Coffee creamer
- Coconut oil can be used in place of milk as a kind of coffee creamer.
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Paw treatment for dogs or cats
- If your dog or cat has dry or cracked paws, the moisturizing qualities of coconut oil can help.
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Food supplement for dogs or cats
- Coconut oil can be added to your dog or cat's food, which can help to both keep them hydrated and give their fur a healthy shine.
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Face or body scrub
- Combining coconut oil with sea salt, organic sugar, and lemon juice is a great way to make a face or body scrub.
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Lip balm
- Coconut oil makes a great a lip balm, helping your lips stay soft and protected.
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Cooking oil
- Frying with coconut oil is a healthier alternative to sunflower or vegetable oils.
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Deodorant
- Coconut oil can be used on its own as a deodorant, or it can be combined with baking soda and essential oils.
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Furniture polish
- Coconut oil is also natural way to add a pleasant sheen to your wooden surfaces.
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Cold sores
- As it has great anti-bacterial properties and can help in the cell healing process, coconut oil can assist in healing cold sores.
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Mosquito bites
- Due to its natural healing qualities, coconut oil can also be used as a treatment for mosquito bites.
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Makeup remover
- Applying coconut oil with a cotton pad is a great way to effectively remove makeup.
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Chocolate covered frozen fruit
- A great way to get coconut oil into your diet is to add it to melted chocolate, which you can then use to cover your fruit pieces. Freeze for a great snack!
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Cookies
- If you are a fan of baking cookies, why not add some coconut oil into the melted chocolate before baking for a fantastic result?
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Grease
- Coconut oil is also very effective for greasing baking dishes.
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Baby lotion
- Coconut oil is perfectly safe and natural, therefore it is also a good way to keep your baby's skin very soft.
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Yeast infection
- Whether the infection is in humans or animals, the aprylic acid found in coconut oil is great for treating yeast infections, both internally and externally.
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Baking
- Coconut oil is a great substitute for butter, and far healthier!
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Butter popcorn
- Use coconut oil as a healthier alternative to butter when making popcorn.
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Sunburn
- Coconut oil is a great substitute to Aloe vera for soothing sunburned skin.
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Salad dressing
- Using coconut oil in salad dressing instead of olive oil can be a delicious alternative.
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Shampoo
- Human or animal shampoo can be made by combining coconut oil with castile soap, water, and essential oils.
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Moisturizing face mask
- Why not try an overnight coconut oil face mask? Just remember to cover your pillow with a towel.
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Makeup brush cleaner
- Just combining coconut oil with warm water is a great way to clean your makeup brushes. Leave them soaking overnight for even better results.
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Shoe polish
- Coconut oil can even be used as shoe polish, offering a healthy looking sheen.
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Cuticle oil
- Coconut oil can be used as cuticle oil the next time you feel like saving on a manicure! Click here to check out some creative nail designs to inspire your next manicure!
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Toothpaste
- Combine coconut oil with baking soda to create a healthy toothpaste that can be used for either humans or animals.
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Conditioner
- You can either condition your hair with coconut oil by leaving it on overnight, or make a hair conditioning spray with coconut oil and hot water.
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Lubricant
- Yes, coconut oil is even safe enough to be used as lube. If you are planning on using condoms while using coconut oil lube, ensure that they are made from polyurethane rather than latex.
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Moisturizer
- A simple way to make a moisturizer is to combine coconut oil with vitamin E oil and an essential oil.
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Shaving cream
- Coconut oil can be used as a shaving cream, or as a moisturizing aftershave lotion.
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Coffee creamer
- Coconut oil can be used in place of milk as a kind of coffee creamer.
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Paw treatment for dogs or cats
- If your dog or cat has dry or cracked paws, the moisturizing qualities of coconut oil can help.
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Food supplement for dogs or cats
- Coconut oil can be added to your dog or cat's food, which can help to both keep them hydrated and give their fur a healthy shine.
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Face or body scrub
- Combining coconut oil with sea salt, organic sugar, and lemon juice is a great way to make a face or body scrub.
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Lip balm
- Coconut oil makes a great a lip balm, helping your lips stay soft and protected.
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Cooking oil
- Frying with coconut oil is a healthier alternative to sunflower or vegetable oils.
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Deodorant
- Coconut oil can be used on its own as a deodorant, or it can be combined with baking soda and essential oils.
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Furniture polish
- Coconut oil is also natural way to add a pleasant sheen to your wooden surfaces.
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Cold sores
- As it has great anti-bacterial properties and can help in the cell healing process, coconut oil can assist in healing cold sores.
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Mosquito bites
- Due to its natural healing qualities, coconut oil can also be used as a treatment for mosquito bites.
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Makeup remover
- Applying coconut oil with a cotton pad is a great way to effectively remove makeup.
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Chocolate covered frozen fruit
- A great way to get coconut oil into your diet is to add it to melted chocolate, which you can then use to cover your fruit pieces. Freeze for a great snack!
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Cookies
- If you are a fan of baking cookies, why not add some coconut oil into the melted chocolate before baking for a fantastic result?
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Grease
- Coconut oil is also very effective for greasing baking dishes.
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Baby lotion
- Coconut oil is perfectly safe and natural, therefore it is also a good way to keep your baby's skin very soft.
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Yeast infection
- Whether the infection is in humans or animals, the aprylic acid found in coconut oil is great for treating yeast infections, both internally and externally.
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Baking
- Coconut oil is a great substitute for butter, and far healthier!
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Butter popcorn
- Use coconut oil as a healthier alternative to butter when making popcorn.
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Sunburn
- Coconut oil is a great substitute to Aloe vera for soothing sunburned skin.
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Salad dressing
- Using coconut oil in salad dressing instead of olive oil can be a delicious alternative.
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Shampoo
- Human or animal shampoo can be made by combining coconut oil with castile soap, water, and essential oils.
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Moisturizing face mask
- Why not try an overnight coconut oil face mask? Just remember to cover your pillow with a towel.
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Makeup brush cleaner
- Just combining coconut oil with warm water is a great way to clean your makeup brushes. Leave them soaking overnight for even better results.
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Shoe polish
- Coconut oil can even be used as shoe polish, offering a healthy looking sheen.
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Cuticle oil
- Coconut oil can be used as cuticle oil the next time you feel like saving on a manicure! Click here to check out some creative nail designs to inspire your next manicure!
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30 unexpected ways to use coconut oil
You won't believe the things you can do with this kitchen staple
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Coconut oil is truly versatile stuff! Extremely good for you, both to consume and to apply topically, it's a great travesty that this special oil is so widely underused. With greater attention being paid to environmental and health concerns these days, and the huge rise in popularity of plant-based diets, it makes perfect sense to get the most out of coconut oil as possible.
Take a look through the gallery, based on information by PETA, for some wallet-friendly inspiration.
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