5 Reasons Why You Need Coconut Oil In Your Home

Have you ever wished there was a button you could push that would solve all your problems? Well, there doesn’t seem to be one, but there is an elixir that can solve most day-to-day issues in a healthy way: coconut oil. This stuff is the nectar of the gods.

As I have noticed my life change since I started using coconut oil, I feel compelled to share the benefits it provides. The list is practically never ending, so I’ve boiled it down to my top five favorite daily uses.

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1. Haircare

Coconut oil can replace any anti-frizz, chemical-filled serum at a fraction of the cost with added benefits. Rub a pea-sized amount between your hands and massage into frizz.

Use coconut oil for the ultimate deep condition. Start off with a generous-sized dollop and massage into the scalp. For thick hair, work in sections. Once the scalp is covered, massage more coconut oil into hair strands, all the way to the ends. Use as much coconut oil as necessary to achieve full submersion. Tie your hair in a bun and place a plastic bag over your hair and leave it in for at least one hour (overnight is ideal!) before washing your hair normally. Enjoy your luscious hair!

2. Cooking

Coconut oil can replace any cooking oil or butter, while having ideal effects on your metabolism and adding delicious flavor to your food. According to Authority Nutrition, coconut oil comprised of medium-chain fatty acids converts your meals into energy faster, compared to most oils that are comprised of long-chain fatty acids and take longer to metabolize. It’s excellent for stir frying vegetables, sautéing chicken or pork, stirring into quinoa for a silky texture, spreading on toast, and so much more.

3. Skincare

Frustrated with dry skin, acne, and rashes such as eczema or dermatitis? No problem: use coconut daily on any of these, watch them disappear, and notice how soft and smooth your skin looks and feels. I’ve always battled acne and tried countless different facial washes and spot treatments, but the healing properties of coconut oil have diminished my breakouts unlike anything else I’ve tried, without drying the skin.

I also developed dermatitis recently, and nothing stops the itchiness and dryness like this perfect serum. Coconut oil will even soothe and moisturize sunburns to avoid peeling.

4. Nail care 

Say goodbye to painful hangnails and expensive cuticle treatments. Rub coconut oil on your nail beds every night before sleep and wake up to gorgeous, shiny nails. Watch your nails grow, too!

5. Makeup remover

Coconut oil removes makeup better than any expensive pad that claims to remove even waterproof mascara. At the end of the day, rub some onto the eyes and face and wipe away with a gentle cloth or tissue. This can even improve the strength and volume of your eyelashes if used over time!

It’s important to buy organic, unrefined coconut oil. Any other type will not carry the sweet aroma, the silky texture, or provide the benefits listed above. The best deal I have found is at Costco, where you can buy a 84 FL OZ tub to serve all your needs for $40. If you’re interested in something smaller, Thrive Market online has smaller bottles for less than $10 and even provides deals from time to time where you can get free coconut oil.

Want luscious hair, soft skin, a fast metabolism, and a simple ingredient to make all that and more happen? Two words: coconut oil.