30 Spring & Summer Uses for Coconut Oil!
It is so important to remember to protect your skin from skin cancer when you are spending time out in the sun! I was compiling this article about the great spring and summer uses for coconut oil and decided to also share another great organic sunscreen. This product is a great alternative if you don’t have time to make your own.
It is naturally SPF 4 for a homemade sunscreen ingredient. You can add a 1/2 oz or ounce of coconut oil to Nurse Anne’s recipe for organic sunscreen to make it.
After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn
Topically it can help skin heal faster after injury or infection
Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
On the skin as a basic lotion
As an eye-makeup remover
Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick
To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins
When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite. (Proper dry brushing can also help with this issue immensely!)
Allergy Sufferers the next two could be especially for you: Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms
A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat
Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms and increase mental alertness!
Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu
Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema
Naturally clears up cold sores
Teeth Care: In making your own Remineralizing Toothpaste – here is a great recipe for one at draxe.com : Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste
Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health. (Oil pulling is an ancient dental care technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. This action supposedly draws out toxins in your mouth, primarily to improve oral health but also to improve your overall health.)
Hair Care: As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours
A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz
Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections
As delicious tropical massage oil
Its anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis.
Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet
Can help improve sleep when taken daily
Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent
To support healthy thyroid function
Can help improve cholesterol ratios
Can help improve insulin levels
It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium.
