102 Uses for coconut oil

1. Remove earwax from ears. warm up some coconut oil, add a half a dropper of coconut oil into ear, then add the same amount of water, and let site for a minute then tilt head to drain out wax. 
2. In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
3. Added to foods or drinks daily for energy
4. As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee (The only way I’ll drink coffee)
5. On the skin as a basic lotion (or coconut oil lotion bar)
6. In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin
7. In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars
8. As an eye-makeup remover
9. As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)
10. In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste
11. To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
12. To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
13. To support healthy thyroid function
14. In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils
15. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning
16. As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen
17. In homemade lotion recipes
18. To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth
19. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
20. As a delicious tropical massage oil
21. It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism
22. A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz
23. In homemade soap for laundry
24. Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
25. Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick
26. Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection
27. Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth
28. As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours
29. In homemade slow cooker soap
30. In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!)
31. Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
32. There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers
33.  With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works
34. In natural Homemade Sunscreen
35. In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters
36. In a filling and energy boosting Brain Power Smoothie
37. Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms
38. Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients
39. In homemade shampoo bars
40. Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)
41. Can help improve insulin levels
42. Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health
43. Can help improve cholesterol ratios
44. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu
45. In Homemade Natural Bug-Off Lotion Bars
46. As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking
47. In coconut based grain free granola
48. Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins
49. After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn
50. Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat
51. As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora
52. To make a simple homemade soap
53. In natural homemade diaper cream
54. As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
55. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite
56. To season cast iron skillets
57. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis
58. Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites
59. Can help resolve acne when used regularly
60. Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
61. I’ve used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing
62. In clay and charcoal soothing soap
63. A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first)
64. By itself as a great tanning oil
65. Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet
66. Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily
67. Can help improve sleep when taken daily
68. To dilute essential oils for use on skin
69. A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat
70. To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy
71. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium
72. Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth
73.  Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety
74. By itself as a natural deodorant
75. By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste
76. For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally
77. In coconut oil pulling chews
78. In homemade vapor rub
79. In homemade peppermint lip balm
80. In magnesium body butter
81. In coconut oil dog treats
82. As a completely natural baby lotion
83. On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin
84. Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent
85. In homemade meltaways (like candy)
86. Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer
87. Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack
88. Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs
89. In a salve for cracked heels
90. When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production
91. Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically
92. Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold
93. On cuticles to help nails grow
94. Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
95. To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming
96. Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)
97. With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin
98. Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm
99. One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours.
100. Naturally clears up cold sores
101. Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms
102. Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness