7 Clever Uses of Coconut Oil
- 3 years ago
Coconut oil became famous for various reasons. Some will know it for its nutriments, others to be the perfect beauty trick. But here are some new uses you probably didn't know you about.
Coconut oil can be the healthier option especially if cooked at high heat. Try it instead of butter on your toast or when you oven bake your vegetables.
It can protect your skin from UV rays. Indeed, it blocks about 20% of UV rays but be careful as it’s not enough to be fully protected from sun damages.
Coconut oil can speed up your metabolism. It contains some fatty acids that are rapidly absorbed by the body and thus increase the number of burnt calories.
It’s also a powerful antibacterial against dental plaque and tooth decay. A quick mouthwash with coconut oil and you’ll see the difference.
If you need a real energy boost, try a spoon of coconut oil in your coffee. Besides being delicious, you’ll get going all day long.
It can also be used as an insect repellent. Combine it with Thai essential oils and apply it on your skin and you’ll have a natural protection from bugs and mosquitoes’ bites.
You can use coconut oil to remove stains from furniture or carpets while combining it with baking soda. Easiest and cheapest stain remover you’ll find. A bonus for your wood furniture as it will make them shiner.
Coconut oil can be the healthier option especially if cooked at high heat. Try it instead of butter on your toast or when you oven bake your vegetables.
It can protect your skin from UV rays. Indeed, it blocks about 20% of UV rays but be careful as it’s not enough to be fully protected from sun damages.
Coconut oil can speed up your metabolism. It contains some fatty acids that are rapidly absorbed by the body and thus increase the number of burnt calories.
It’s also a powerful antibacterial against dental plaque and tooth decay. A quick mouthwash with coconut oil and you’ll see the difference.
If you need a real energy boost, try a spoon of coconut oil in your coffee. Besides being delicious, you’ll get going all day long.
It can also be used as an insect repellent. Combine it with Thai essential oils and apply it on your skin and you’ll have a natural protection from bugs and mosquitoes’ bites.
You can use coconut oil to remove stains from furniture or carpets while combining it with baking soda. Easiest and cheapest stain remover you’ll find. A bonus for your wood furniture as it will make them shiner.