DIY – Even More Uses for Coconut Oil
Ok, so here is a little secret – I love coconut oil. What? Did you know that already?
I was able to pick up this “Value” size coconut oil from Fairway for $13.99. Score, since these are a few of the new uses I have for it:
Make Up Remover
Yes, it takes off makeup like no one’s business – even my mascara.
All I do is rub a little bit between my fingers and it almost instantly begins to melt. Then I rub it on my eyes and rinse off.
Everything should be this simple.
Face Wash
I guess this is almost the same as above. Maybe I should have lumped these two together. It is the exact same directions as above except (wait for it) across your whole face.
Shaving Crème
Hum… almost the same directions….. Rub the coconut oil on the area you want to shave and then – shave! I get a nice, close shave and my legs are so soft when I am done! I also noticed I have not nicked my legs since using the coconut oil. Although there is a chance I am just paying more attention to the process.
Eczema
I have had a terrible patch of skin on my chest for quite a while. I have used powders, lotions, scratching and could not get rid of the scaly, yucky skin. Last week I decided to try this miracle oil. Guess what – it has finally begun to clear. I am in utter disbelief.
Mosquito Repellent
I read online that Coconut Oil is an excellent mosquito repellent- which is incredibly exciting to me. I am the mosquito’s favorite delicacy. I get bit multiple times just taking the dogs out. Dizee is on their menu at any time of the day.
So, I lathered myself up, called the dogs and somehow made it out the door. While I did not get bit by a single mosquito I was licked almost to the point of paralysis by three hungry beagles. So much for using this around scent hounds.
I hope to test it out again sometime….
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Silly question….can you cook with it or does everything taste like you should be on a beach with a pina colada in hand?
Yes!
Funny you should say that – I just made chicken fajita’s using coconut oil. Total Heaven. And it did not taste like a mixed drink!!! I was utterly impressed.
PS – I was going to post that next week sometime – but I can send you the recipe earlier!
I just bought some coconut oil, because I read that it works wonders for damaged hair. My hair is so brittle and dry thanks to all the dying and blow drying. Hopefully it works!
That is on my list to try!!! Let me know how it goes for you!
I never would have thought to use coconut oil for shaving cream. I’m always looking for products that help create a close shave; I’ll have to try this one out.
Let me know if you like it!!
I took your wise advice and tried to buy this weekend but my grocery store only carried the unrefined (?) kind…it was goopy in a jar so didn’t buy.
My Stop & Shop isn’t all hippy like yours though.
Any other suggestions on where to get? Don’t tell me BJ’s b/c I don’t want a vat of it (at first anyway).
Thanks!
Hmmmmm…. interesting. My Stop N Shop is kick butt…. You can get it at Fairway (which I don’t think you shop at) or Trader Joe’s as well. I heard the Trader Joe’s brand is very affordable ($5-6 range).
Do you want me to give you some to try? Let me know if you need me to hook you up!!!!!