They Said Coconut Oil Was Great For You, But This Is What They Didn’t Tell You…
The flesh of the coconut is very rich in healthy fatty acids. The composition of the fats varies depending on the type and processing of the oil. Medium-chain saturated fatty acids make up about 90% of coconut oil, with a slight contribution of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
These medium-chain saturated fatty acids are easily digested and absorbed by our body. They can provide energy and promote neurological health.
Virgin coconut oil is tasty, inexpensive and easy to obtain, yet all natural. It is very useful for our health and has the following properties:
– Antimicrobial and anti-infectious properties
– Anti-inflammatory properties
– Antioxidant properties
– It improves the absorption of nutrients
– Powerful anti-carcinogenic and human properties
Here are the uses of coconut oil:
Personal hygiene and body
1. Face Washing/Soap – A mixture of coconut oil with olive oil, avocado oil, castor oil and almond oil in equal amounts can replace your regular soap. Wash your face with this mixture instead of your soap. Leave it on your face for 2 minutes so that it can work and after that, wash your face.
2. Hair gel – Between your palms and finger comb, rub some coconut oil or if your hair is curly, rub it on the ends.
3. Baldness – A mixture of thyme, coconut oil, cedarwood, rosemary, jojoba oil, cayenne pepper and lavender should be applied at bedtime or three times during the day and to massage the affected area.
4. Age spots – Apply oil directly to the age spot to remove it.
5. Eye cream – Apply a little coconut oil on the eyelids at bedtime. Apply it under the eyes to reduce wrinkles, bags and puffiness.
6. Diaper ointment – Since it contains no chemicals, it is totally safe for cloth diapers.
7. Conditioner/Deep Hair Treatment – A teaspoon of this oil should be applied to the ends and into the hair with your fingers. If you want to use it as a deep treatment, you will need to rub a tablespoon of the oil on the dry scalp and rub some into the ends of the hair and let it sit overnight to work.
8. Deodorant – This oil can be used as a deodorant, but it works best when baking soda and cornstarch/black root powder are combined with the oil.
9. After Shave – The skin after shaving can be treated with coconut oil.
10. Chap Stick – It will soften your lips and protect them. Just rub a little coconut oil on your lips.
11. Wrinkle Prevention and Reduction – You can strengthen the connective tissues and rejuvenate the skin if you rub a little coconut oil on wrinkles and sagging skin.
12. Skin condition – In case of dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema, this oil is very good.
13. Swimmer’s ear – A few drops of a mixture of coconut oil and garlic in the ear can have a great effect. Leave it for 10 minutes and repeat the same method two or three times a day.
14. Burns – It will heal your scars faster, if you apply it on the burn immediately and until you solve the problem, you should use it.
15. Dandruff – What can be the main cause of dandruff is actually oil secretion. And coconut oil can reduce it.
16. Insect bites – It reduces the burning sensation, itching and speeds up the healing process. Just apply the oil directly on the affected area.
17. Bruises – If you apply directly to the bruise, you can reduce the redness and swelling and speed up the healing process.
18. Body Scrub – Scrub your body with a mixture of coconut oil and salt, or for a better smell with an essential oil. Wash the mixture off once you’re done, and you won’t believe the results!
19. Acne correction – To reduce the stimulation of sebaceous glands, apply a little coconut oil under makeup or on its own.
20. Toothpaste – Baking soda and coconut oil will give you the best toothpaste. Brush your teeth with this mixture.
21. Tattoo healing and moisturizing – If you want to prevent pigment fading, speed up the healing process and prevent infections, you should start using coconut oil regularly.
22. Sunburn relief – In order to relieve sunburned skin, you should rub a little coconut oil on the affected areas.
23. Moisturizer – In order to moisturize your body, you just need to apply a little coconut oil on it.
24. Stretch marks
25. Makeup remover – If you want to leave your skin soft and radiant after removing your makeup, you need to dab a little coconut oil with a cotton swab.
26. Before shaving – When you shave, you damage your skin. Using coconut oil before shaving prepares your skin for the damage to come.
27. Sunscreen
28. Nipple cream – On a cotton ball, apply a little oil and leave it on the affected areas between feedings.
29. Cradle cap – Rub a little oil on the scalp daily.
30. Lubricant – This is a 100% natural and safe personal lubricant for masturba
Coconut oil for overall health and wellness
1. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil per day will enrich the milk supply.
2. Bones and teeth – coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium, which allows for better bone and tooth development.
3. Digestion – the saturated fats in coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion-related problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fats in coconut oil also facilitate the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, making you healthier.
4. Fitness – Coconut oil has been proven to boost metabolism, improve thyroid function and increase energy levels, which helps reduce unwanted fat while increasing muscle mass.
5. Insulin Support – Improves insulin secretion and blood glucose utilization, making it an excellent product for diabetics and non-diabetics.
6. Lung function – increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.
7. Nausea – rub a little coconut oil on the inside of the wrist (PC 6) and forearm to calm an upset stomach.
8. Nosebleeds – coconut oil can prevent nosebleeds that are caused by sensitivity to weather conditions such as extreme heat and extreme cold. This condition occurs when the nasal passages become dry due to cold or dry air, which leads to burning and cracking of the mucous membranes, causing bleeding. To prevent this, simply put coconut oil in your nostrils. This will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages.
9. Gum health – exfoliating with coconut oil offers two health benefits!
10. Stress relief – relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconut is extremely soothing and thus helps reduce your stress levels.
11. Vitamin and nutrient absorption – fat-based nutrients are more easily absorbed by the body, including vitamins A, D, E and K.
12. Weight loss – saturated fats contribute to weight loss and control cravings.
13. Mental cognition and productivity – medium chain triglycerides pass the blood-brain barrier freely and provide an alternative energy source to enhance cognition.
Additional Uses:
1. Seasoning of animal skin drums
2. You can use coconut oil to moisturize and clean leather products.
3. Polishing furniture – If you want to polish the wooden furniture in your home, just make a mixture of coconut oil with lemon juice yourself.
4. Make a soup
5. Chewing gum in your hair – It can cause a lot of problems if you have stuck gum in your hair, but you can easily remove it with coconut oil. All you will have to do is rub some coconut oil on the gum, leave it for half an hour and roll the gum between your fingertips.
6. Season kitchen utensils
7. Polish bronze – In order to clean the statues in your house and deepen their bronze color, just rub a little coconut oil on a cotton towel and wipe them.
8. Bug repellent – If you have problems with bugs, coconut oil can help. Simply mix coconut oil with peppermint extract and on the exposed areas, rub the mixture.
9. Oil wooden bowls and wooden cutting boards
10. Goo Gone – In equal amounts, mix coconut oil and baking soda. Mix well until you have a paste. Apply the paste to the “sticky” area. With a sponge, scrub it off after a minute. An old toothbrush will also do.
