Coconut Oil Unveiled: 50 Benefits & 50 Ways to Use It

Coconut oil is one of life’s little miracle substances that has a big range of benefits and uses you can apply to all areas of your health and wellbeing.

Whether on the skin or in the tum, coconut oil is usable in the kitchen to the bathroom and beyond. Here are 50 benefits and 50 uses of coconut oil to get you started:

Benefits of Using Coconut Oil

1. Improves digestion
2. Aids absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients like calcium, magnesium and amino acids
3. Improves insulin secretion and blood glucose utilization
4. Acts as an anti-oxidant
5. Improves utilization of essential fatty acids
6. Reduces the body’s need for vitamin E
7. Supports bodily organs and systems
8. Supports thyroid function
9. Supports immune system
10. Helps prevent liver and kidney disease
11. Helps dissolve kidney stones
12. Improves bowel function
13. Improves cholesterol ratio, reducing risk of heart disease
14. Helps protect the body against certain cancers including breast and colon
15. Prevents ageing issues like osteoporosis, periodontal disease and tooth decay
16. Reduces symptoms of pancreatitis, Crohn’s disease, and stomach ulcers
17. Reduces inflammation, malabsorption syndrome, and cystic fibrosis symptoms
18. Is lower in calories than other oils
19. Increases thyroid function and metabolic rate
20. Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin
21. Reduces symptoms of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
22. Softens and moisturizes skin
23. Reduces wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots
24. Nourishes dry hair and reduces dandruff
25. Helps treat bladder infections
26. Treats frizzy, fly-away hair
27. Increase good (HDL) cholesterol levels
28. Support hormone balance
29. Boost immune system
30. Burn energy more efficiently
31. Conditions and moisturizes hair
32. Treats sunburns and other skin irritations
33. Treat stress with aromatherapy
34. Soothe eczema and dermatitis
35. Lower blood pressure
36. Suppress appetite
37. Strengthen bones and teeth
38. Enrich and increase milk supply of breastfeeding moms
39. Control parasites and fungi that lead to digestion issues
40. Increase fluidity of cell surfaces
41. Help prevent gestational diabetes
42. Keep morning sickness in check during pregnancy
43. Aide bronchial infections
44. Reduce epileptic seizures
45. Protect arteries from injury that causes heart disease
46. Soothe irritable bowel syndrome
47. Reduce hot flashes
48. Support cell regeneration
49. Help scarring
50. Speed healing and reduce chance of wound infection

Uses for Coconut Oil

1. Use coconut oil as a healthier, dairy-free replacement for butter
2. Take as a daily supplement for energy
3. Create a coconut latte by adding it to your coffee
4. Use as a lotion for dry skin
5. Make your own deodorant
6. Use as an eye make-up remover
7. Make your own toothpaste
8. Lighten age spots
9. Prevent stretch marks during pregnancy
10. Use as a topical yeast killer
11. Use as a massage oil
12. Boost your metabolism with a daily dose in your diet
13. Treat hair frizz with a tiny dab
14. Use as an intensive nighttime facial moisturizer
15. Mix with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub
16. Treat lips by using it as chap stick
17. Use as intensive hair conditioner
18. Fight athlete’s foot
19. Mix with apple cider vinegar to treat lice naturally
20. Ease allergies by rubbing oil on the inside of your nose
21. Improve insulin levels by ingesting
22. Improve gum health by mixing with a drop of oregano oil
23. Improve cholesterol ratios with regular ingestion
24. Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu
25. Use for cooking in place of other oils
26. Reduce appearance of varicose veins
27. Use as a naturally antibacterial skin cream
28. Use as a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
29. Reduce the appearance of cellulite
30. Lessen arthritis pains
31. Help resolve acne
32. Soften and condition leather
33. Use as a tanning oil
34. Mix with equal parts salt to remove dry skin on feet
35. Take a tablespoon before each meal to improve digestion
36. Include in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or nausea
37. Use as a natural baby lotion
38. Use as a cuticle moisturizer
39. Clear up cold sores
40. Use as a safe oil for cooking in high temperatures
41. Add a tablespoon to your favourite smoothie recipe
42. Eat on toast instead of butter
43. Create delicious salad dressings
44. Top your popcorn with coconut oil
45. Coat skillets to create non-stick surfaces for cooking
46. Use a small amount over make-up as a cheekbone highlighter
47. Use as a diaper rash cream
48. Use as a natural lubricant
49. Melt oil and use in the bathtub
50. Put half a teaspoon on cat paws to keep a shiny coat and cut down on hairballs