Coconut oil is a hot superfood with health benefits. Known for its oily consistency, coconut oil has been a saviour the the field of hair products for a long time too!
But did you know that coconut oil has some other super powers that are rarely spoken of?
1. Use instead of WD-40
Forget that chemical spray! Rub some coconut oil on squeaky door hinges and they’ll be as good as new.
2. Use as a furniture polish
Apply coconut oil to wood or metal and then buff with a soft cloth to get your household surfaces shiny again without the awful smell of artificial polishes.
3. Use as a Coffee creamer to make bulletproof coffee
In the way that some cultures put butter in their coffee instead of cream, coconut oil is also a great alternative! It’s a fantastic option for those of you wanting to keep your caffeine fix dairy and sugar free.
4. Use for Stain prevention
For almost any process that involves stain or dye, you can apply coconut oil around the edges to create a barrier. When complete, simply wipe or wash the oil away. This technique works especially well for colouring your own hair.
5. Use if for Oral Hygiene to do Oil pulling
Oil pulling is a process used to improve teeth and gums. Swish it in your mouth each morning before toothbrushing, for 5-10 minutes then spit it in the toilet.
6. Use it as a Makeup brush cleaner
Makeup brushes can get dirty and filled with things we don’t want to think about. They have to be cleaned on a regular basis, so why not clean them with something that will be gentle on the bristles and gentle on your skin? To clean your brushes with coconut oil, melt the oil down in a small glass, swish the brushes around, and rinse under warm water.
7. Use it in place of Vicks Vapor rub with essential oils
This is something you should always have on hand for when you’re feeling under the weather or congested. To really get back to full health, your body needs rest, and you can’t rest if you are having a hard time breathing at night.
Simply mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil with 1 few drops of wintergreen essential oil and you have your own healthier, natural vapor rub. Rub into the bottoms of feet and put on socks before bed to really get the benefits through those nerve receptors in your feet.
It’s simple and quick to make; give it a go and let me know what you think!
