Everyone has heard about coconut oil, but how exactly do you use it? Shockingly, there are literally hundreds of uses for coconut oil. Because of the good fats, vitamins, and antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, this is an oil that’s actually good for you. Therefore, it’s acceptable to use on even pets or babies! Below is a list of twenty-five ways to use coconut oil.

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  1. As a diaper cream for baby, just rub on their bottom for a safe and effective cream!
  2. Rub on your lips for a natural chap stick.
  3. Deep condition your hair by applying coconut oil to wet hair, adding a shower cap, and rinsing well after an hour or so.
  4. As a vegetable oil replacement in any recipe.
  5. To season cast iron skillets.
  6. To flavor grilled vegetables.
  7. To soothe itching from chicken pox, eczema, sun burns, or poison ivy. If you are looking for effective products to deal with your eczema, you may visit the Soteri Skin website.
  8. To get rid of cradle cap on baby’s scalp, apply a small amount and wash off with a warm wash cloth.
  9. As a healthy oil for deep frying f00d.
  10. To remove makeup safely and without burning your eyes.
  11. On pets with dry skin.
  12. With brown sugar as an all natural body scrub.
  13. To shine patent leather.
  14. As an oil for squeaky hinges.
  15. Rub a teeny, tiny amount on your face before bed to help treat acne.
  16. As a nipple cream for nursing mothers.
  17. To remove gum residue off surfaces.
  18. To condition your pet’s fur, but remember, you only need a tiny bit!
  19. As a oil replacement in homemade salad dresses.
  20. To make popcorn.
  21. Use a drop to soothe bug bites.
  22. To remove scum from your shower.
  23. As a moisturizer after shaving.
  24. To grease baking dishes.
  25. Rub a bit on frizzy hair to help tame the wild beast.

How do you use coconut oil?