80 Uses of Virgin Coconut Oil

1.) Moisturizer - simply scoop some out of jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.

2.) Eye Cream - apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags, and wrinkles. You can use it on your lids in the evening.

3.) Pre-shave - VCO will prep your skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.

4.) Aftershave - VCO will help to heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.

5.) Deodorant - Coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch, arrow pot powder, and baking soda.

6.) Hair Conditioner or Deep Treatment - use a leave in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your finger through your hair to distribute the rest.

For a deeper treatment, the edge in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave overnight.

7.) Hair Gel or Defrizzer - Rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy or straight hair).

8.) Toothpaste - there are numerous recipes out there but you can just mix coconut oil, baking soda, and a dab of a little mix on your toothbrush.

9.) Make-up remover - use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil.

10.) Chapstick - you can apply it to your lips, it has softening agent.

11.) Massage Oil - apply it to your body or hands.

12. Lubricant - perfectly safe personal lubricant. (not compatible with latex)

13.) Sunscreen

14.) Stretch Screen Mark - Coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin.

l5.) Nipple Cream - Works great to nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples.

16.) Diaper salve - Very comforting on a rashy bum with no has chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.

17.) Cradle cap - Having issues with dry skin on your baby's scalp? Virgin Coconut Oil will not only nourish your baby's skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just the edge of a teaspoon onto scalp daily.

18.) Body scrub - Mix coconut oil and sugar together and all over the edge. Rinse off and your skin will be super soft. You can add in essential oils if you would like specific smell.

19.) Healing - When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria, and viruses. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus it smells a heck of a lot better than anything from the pharmacy.

20.) Bug bites - When applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.

21.) Skin problems - coconut oil relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.

22.) Swimmers Ear - Mix garlic oil and Virgin Coconut oil and put a few drops in the affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within 1-2 days.

23.) Stress Relief - Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconut is extremely soothing, thus it helps to lower your stress level.

24.) Digestion - The saturated fats coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems.

25.) Fitness - VCO has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while becoming muscle.

26.) Nose Bleeds - Coconut oil can prevent bleeding that is worn, caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme hotness and extreme dry because of cold or dry air; resulting it burns and cracks in the mucus membrane so bleeding happens.

To prevent this, just put VCO in your nostrils. Coat your finger with VCO then lie down and put your coated finger in your nostrils. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages. A vitamin C supplement will also help prevent your bleeding.

27.) For breastfeeding moms - Consuming 3 ½ tbsp of VCO daily will enrich your milk supply.

28.) Helps with weight loss and controlling cravings

29.) Helps keep blood sugar levels stable and or helps with cravings with those with diabetes.

30.) Eczema - in addition to taking it internally, many have success applying it externally; some do not.

31.) Skin Problems

33.) Hot Flashes

34.) Bleeding Hemorrhoids ( can also be applies externally twice a day)

35.) HIV

36.) Head Lice

37.) Improvement in menstruation (regarding pain or cramps and heavy blood flow)

38.) Mononucleosis

39.) Migraines (with regular use)

40.) Parasites

41.) Thrush

42.) Relieve Gallbladder Pain

43.) Has helped some people improve symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, results have shown subsequent thyroid blood becoming normal.

44.) Energy Boost

45.) May relieve acid reflux and indigestion when taken with each meal.

46.) Adrenal Fatigue

47.) Alzheimer's

48.) H. pylori

49.) Candida Albicans

50.) Asthma, even in children

51.) Autism

52.) Cholesterol improves HDL (good cholesterol) from LDL (bad cholesterol)

53.) Chronic Fatigue

54.) Circulation or feeling cold all the time

55.) Stronger Immune System

56.) Mental Clarity

57.) Depression

58.) Helps with inflammation in Crhons

60.) Athlete's Foot

61.) Back Pain or Sore muscles

62.) Cancer Sores

63.) Acne

64.) Cellulite

65.) Herpes ( applied topically and taken internally)

66.) Genital Warts ( through topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending on the location of the warts)

67.) Circumstition Healing

68.) Use 1:1 cup ratio when replacing other oils or butter in recipes with VCO

69.) Replacement for butter, Lard, Crisco and, PAM in its sold form - greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.

70.) Replacement for various oils in liquid form - baking, cooking, sauteing, etc.

71.) Nutritional Supplement - melt and add to smoothies.

72.) Insect repellent - mix VCO with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with Deet.

73.) Great for dogs and cats for general wellness - just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.

74.) Goo Gone- just mix equal parts of coconut oil and baking soda into paste. Apply to the "sticky" area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.

75.) Chewing Gum in Hair Remover - just the edge of some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave it for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum between your finger.

76.) Polish Furniture - coconut oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture.

However, we recommend you to test it first on a very small piece of your wood.

77.) Polishing Bronze - all you have to do is hem a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.

78.) Seasoning animal hide drums

79.) Seasoning cookware

80.) Moisturizing and cleaning leather product