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Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular and it’s really hard to find a product that has so many uses. We offer you 20 tips and we believe you’ll find them useful right away!
Coconut oil consists of specific fatty acids that are broken down differently than other fats.
At lower temperatures the oil solidifies and conversely at warmth it becomes liquid. That doesn’t change the fact that the oil’s properties remain the same.
Coconut oil for beauty:
Moisturizing cream – Especially in this cold season, in the evening after cleansing your skin apply coconut oil as the final step using a cotton pad. Apply it to your face in circular motions, but be careful not to stretch your skin. After an hour pat your skin dry with a paper towel.
Eye cream – Instead of your usual cream, apply oil to the eye area before going to bed and your skin will, over time, look younger and be free of dark circles under the eyes.
Remedy for dandruff – Apply the oil to the scalp, wrap your hair and leave it on overnight. In the morning wash your hair as usual.
Aftershave cream – Probably the most natural and most effective product.
Lip balm – Coconut oil moisturizes
Body scrub, even for heels – Melt 2-4 tablespoons of coconut oil, add 1 tablespoon of ground coffee to it, pour the mixture into a suitable container, for example a silicone cake mold, and put it in the refrigerator. Before washing your face cut off a piece of the solidified mass and massage it into your skin.
Make-up remover – The oil doesn’t irritate the eyes and effectively dissolves make-up.
Coconut oil for cooking:
Smoothies – pour into a blender 500ml of coconut milk, 20g of coconut oil, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa, 1/2 cup of strawberries and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Blend and to your health!
In mayonnaise – When making mayonnaise you can replace regular oil with coconut oil and the taste will pleasantly surprise you!
For eggs – It has been shown that eggs rubbed with coconut oil last longer.
For health:
Fresh breath – Unpleasant mouth odor can be due to bacteria present in the oral cavity. Coconut oil can tackle this right away and effectively whiten your teeth.
Immunity – People who frequently consume coconut oil have a stronger immune system.
Tonsillitis and sore throat – Take 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and swallow it to soothe your inflamed throat
Arthritis – By regularly massaging inflamed joints you can reduce pain.
Thyroid – Studies show that regular consumption of coconut oil supports healthy thyroid function.
Coconut oil for children and during pregnancy:
Stretch marks – If you regularly rub your belly with it during pregnancy, you will prevent the formation of stretch marks.
Under the diaper – Rub the baby’s skin with a wipe soaked in coconut oil at every diaper change to prevent chafing.
Chest – Coconut oil helps heal cracked nipples during breastfeeding; besides, it won’t harm your baby.Starostlivosť o domácnost:
Shiny furniture – Your furniture will shine with a product that is effective and gentle on the environment. Rub it with coconut oil and you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics.
Footwear – Coconut oil can perfectly replace expensive creams for leather shoes and provides the right care for your shoes, wallets, handbags or gloves.
Impressive, isn’t it? And just think how much you can save in your family budget!
