Coconut oil is said to be one of the healthiest oils and can be used for cooking, for beauty and hair etc. It has multiple benefits and must be included in the daily routine life for better health.
But there are many things that you probably did not know about coconut oil.
1. You can use it as a styling agent for really dry hair, just dab a bit of it on hair and style them to perfection.
2. It is used for oil pulling. Oil pulling is a process of squishing oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes. This draws out toxins from body and maintains health.
3. Must be added to cat or dog food.
4. Can be taken with vitamins for better absorption.
5. Nursing mother can use it on their nipples to avoid cracking and irritation.
6. Eat spoonful after each meal to improve digestion.
7. Reduces visibility of stretch mark and prevents them too.
8. You can use it to remove gum stuck on hair.
9. Use on delicate skin around eyes to prevent wrinkles and sagging.
10. Coat the insides of your nostrils and nose bleeding will stop.
11. Helps to soothe and heel hemorrhoids.
12. Use as a good metal polish but test a small area first.
13. Can be used as a natural sunscreen.
14. Dab a tiny amount on underarms to prevent sweating and odour.
15. Works best as a makeup remover.
16. Add to smoothies for extra flavour and energy.
17. 5 spoonfuls per day can improve thyroid condition.
18. Nursing mother can take coconut oil to increase milk flow.
19. Use o baby diaper rashes.
20. Apply thin layer on burn or chicken pox or small pox to get relief and cure.