You're
going to need to go out and buy a few jars of coconut oil because
you'll want to start using it for cooking AND in place of many beauty
products. You'll hardly believe what this amazing oil can do!
Read more after the cut... Let's
start with the food. Coconut oil can be used almost anywhere any other
fat could be! It's a perfect oil to saute with as it has an extremely
high smoke point (when the fat starts breaking down). You can also use
it as a spread, as the base for paleo cookies and baked goods and one of
my favorites - to bake sweet potato fries! Simply toss sweet potato
wedges in coconut oil and seasonings and bake.
Here's
where things get exciting! Coconut oil can be used as a makeup remover,
lip balm and entire body moisturizer. Keep a jar of this natural beauty
product in the bathroom.
Acne
Coconut
oil is known for its antimicrobial properties so its no wonder that it
can help acne-prone skin. Simply dab some coconut oil right onto the
pimple and it will fight the bacteria that caused it.
You
may have seen hair products featuring coconut oil, but why not use the
real thing? You can put directly on hair and leave on overnight as a
conditioning treatment (don't put directly on roots) as well as rub a
VERY tiny amount in your hands and run through ends of hair to reduce
static. Bonus: your hair will smell tropical!
Toothpaste
Yes.
You can even use coconut oil as a toothpaste. Simply combine one part
coconut oil with one part baking soda and a few drops of peppermint oil
and you've got a natural toothpaste that helps to clean and whiten your
teeth without any dyes, flavors or sweeteners.
Swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 15 minutes can have some serious, positive effects on your health and appearance!
This
article outlines three reasons you should be oil pulling: whitens
teeth, clears up acne, and helps with a glowing complexion.
credit:huffingtonpost
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