A few weeks ago, we published an article in which we answered the most frequently asked questions about coconut oil. In addition, you will also find information about its main properties and positive effects on our health.
Today we will look at an area where coconut oil is used very often. And if you think this article will be about cooking or the kitchen, we have to admit that it is not.
10 ways to use coconut oil, not just in the kitchen.
Recently, coconut oil has become so popular that it is now easier to find a product in stores that contains it than one that does not.
One of the main industries where coconut oil is extremely popular is the cosmetics industry. You can find coconut oil in shampoos and conditioners, various face masks, toothpastes, creams, CBD oils , lip balms, as well as lipsticks or in body scrubs and soaps.
Coconut oil is often considered one of the best, and most importantly, natural, moisturizing products.
In addition, it also has very good antibacterial effects, making it suitable for healing superficial wounds on the skin, for example.
And how can you use coconut oil?
- Regularly applying coconut oil to your skin has another great benefit, in addition to its moisturizing and antibacterial effects. According to the latest studies, it can help protect your skin from UV radiation. This study also confirms that coconut oil can block around 20% of harmful sunlight. However, it is very important to mention that coconut oil does not provide as much protection as a classic sunscreen. The latter can block up to 90% of UV radiation.
- Since coconut oil has antibacterial effects, it is suitable as a supplement to brushing your teeth. In English, this method is called "oil pulling". Just 10 minutes of brushing your teeth with coconut oil significantly reduces the risk of gingivitis, the formation and deposition of tartar. It should also be mentioned here that although coconut oil will not replace your classic toothpaste, it will complement it very well.
- We already mentioned that coconut oil has good moisturizing properties . It is suitable for applying to dry and cracked areas of the skin, such as elbows and knees. It will even help moisturize and heal cracked heels. Simply rub a thin layer of coconut oil on your heels before going to bed and put on socks. After a few nights of such, the first results should be visible.
- Coconut oil is a common ingredient in hair products. According to one study that compared coconut, mineral, and sunflower oils, only coconut oil actually protected hair from damage. Further research has confirmed that this effect is due to the lauric acid found in coconut oil, which penetrates the hair much deeper than other substances.
- Back to the antibacterial effects of coconut oil. One study on rats found that rats whose superficial wounds were treated with coconut oil healed faster and better than those whose wounds were not treated at all. Therefore, it is recommended to apply a thin layer of coconut oil to any small wounds .
- It may be hard to believe, but coconut oil can also be used as a mosquito repellent . Just mix it with some of the Thai essential oils. According to one study, such a repellent will protect you from up to 98% of mosquito species.
- Another way to use coconut oil is to make a homemade (DIY) deodorant. While this won't protect you from sweat itself, its antibacterial properties will help reduce the unpleasant odor often produced by bacteria.
- Coconut oil is also very popular as a makeup remover . Simply apply it to a cotton pad or cloth and wipe off your makeup as you would any other product.
- Since coconut oil has excellent moisturizing properties, it is also suitable as a lip balm. Coconut oil does not contain water, so it will keep your lips perfectly moisturized for a longer period of time.
- Coconut oil can be used in several different ways. Among the very popular products are various homemade scrubs and soaps. They are very popular mainly due to their very easy preparation and effectiveness. So if you are a fan of DIY products, try making such a scrub yourself.
And what to add at the end?
Finally, it should be mentioned that even though coconut oil is very healthy and there are no limits to its use, there is one thing that should not be forgotten. And that is to thoroughly check its origin and composition every time you buy it.
Some manufacturers obtain it from sources that may have a negative impact on nature, and in addition, you may also find unwanted preservatives or other ingredients in its composition that simply do not belong there.
And if you want to know where our coconut oil comes from, it's the Philippines. In addition, our coconut oil comes from hand-harvested coconuts, harvested to the most humane and ecological standards.
