Saturday, May 18, 2013

25 Magical Things To Make With Coconut Oil


 

 25 Magical Things To Make With Coconut Oil


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Coconut oil is one of nature’s true miracles. It’s great for beautifying skin and hair, preventing premature aging, aiding weight loss, preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes and providing immune support.
Entire books have been devoted to discussing the health, beauty and healing properties of this beautiful oil, such as The Coconut Oil Miracle. Bruce Fife, the author of the above book, claims “coconut oil is the healthiest oil on earth”, and world famous Dr. Joseph Mercola agrees. Using more coconut oil can only be good for your health and beauty, so pick up some tubs of Nature’s Way Coconut Oil and make some of the below recipes devised by crafty bloggers from all around the world. Before you tuck in, share this post with your Twitter friends by clicking the link below. 25 Magical Things To Make With Coconut Oil 

Coconut Oil Recipe #1
Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter from LivingTheNourishedLife.com

Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe

Elizabeth was seeking an alternative to creamy, but chemical filled store bought body butters. Plain old coconut oil wasn’t working for her (it went too hard in the winter) so she whipped up this really simple, really cheap three ingredient coconut oil body butter using her new KitchenAid mixer. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at LivingTheNourishedLife.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #2
Moisturizing Coconut Oil Body Butter from OneGoodThingByJillee.com

Moisturizing Coconut Oil Body Butter

Jillee was experiencing the worst dry skin of her life, so she mixed up this fantastic coconut oil body butter and slathered it on her skin after showering. Again, it contains just three ingredients – including my second favorite ingredient – Shea butter. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at OneGoodThingByJillee.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #3
Coconut & Apricot Oil Body Butter from SimpleHomemade.net

This recipe has a few more ingredients including beeswax, cocoa butter and a choice between apricot kernel oil or almond oil. I’d go for the apricot, personally. The cocoa butter adds a nice chocolatey scent and there is the option to add your own herbs or essential oils to customize the body butter so it’s perfect for you. Get the full recipe (you’ll need to scroll down a little) and try it for yourself at SimpleHomemade.net

Coconut Oil Recipe #4
Mint Infused Coconut Oil Body Butter from HildaBlue.com

This is the last coconut oil body butter recipe I’ll share. This recipe includes some of my all-time favorite ingredients including mint, rose petals, fresh rosemary, lime essential oil and lavender essential oil. Perhaps the most complex recipe to make, but also the most nourishing. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at HildaBlue.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #5
Shea Butter, Olive & Coconut Oil Body Scrub from ADelightfulHome.com

Coconut Oil Body Scrub

Now we move from body butters to body scrubs. Both products work differently; butters nourish and moisturize while scrubs cleanse and exfoliate. This particular body scrub shared on ADelightfulHome.com but contributed by ThePurposedHeart.com. This recipe includes four simple ingredients that are so natural you could even eat the finished scrub! Use this in the shower to clear, cleanse and exfoliate your skin. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at ADelightfulHome.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #6
Coconut Oil & Lavender Body Scrub from DeliciouslyOrganized.Blogspot.com

Coconut Oil & Lavender Body Scrub

Carlee says this coconut oil body scrub will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed and I agree with her. This scrub looks beautiful (perhaps it’s the flower poking out of it) and, judging by the ingredients, it can work wonders for your skin. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at DeliciouslyOrganized.Blogspot.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #7
Ginger & Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub from FoodForMyFamily.com

Ginger is fantastic for sensitive skin; it can help reduce redness with its anti-inflammatory properties and treats a number of skin disorders. Infused into coconut oil and mixed with a few other skin-friendly ingredients makes this fantastic body scrub. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at FoodForMyFamily.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #8
Coconut Oil Hand Cream from FrugalGranola.com

This recipe has been adapted from one in Gill Farrer Halls book “How To Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics”. It’s a really simple coconut oil hand cream recipe that’s great for use after doing the dishes. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at FrugalGranola.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #9
Coconut Oil Lotion from LittleHouseLiving.com

This is a really simple recipe containing just coconut oil and vitamin E capsules which is one of the best vitamins for our skin and hair. It’s a simple recipe, but I’ll let Merissa explain it all sofor instructions and photos for this coconut oil lotion, visit LittleHouseLiving.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #10
Coconut Oil & Avocado Face Mask from TheDiva-Dish.com

Coconut Oil Face Mask Recipe

As we already know, coconut oil moisturizes and refreshes the skin while helping it to maintain its youthful properties. This recipe also includes avocado which also moisturizes, maintains youthfulness and prevents acne, coconut milk which cleans and cocoa powder which is packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The combination of these ingredients are fantastic for our face, so try out this mask at home. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at TheDiva-Dish.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #11
Egg & Coconut Oil Hair Mask from StreetPrincess.Blogspot.com

Coconut oils emollient properties also make it a great ingredient to include in homemade hair masks, and this is perhaps the easiest to make. Containing just an egg and some coconut oil anyone can make this at home! Get the full recipe, see the instructional photos and the before and after pictures at StreetPrincess.Blogspot.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #12
Coconut Oil Deep Conditioner from OneGoodThingByJillee.com

Coconut Oil Deep Conditioner Recipe

Jillee shares a fantastic coconut + jojoba + peppermint oil deep conditioner recipe that you apply to your hair, allow to sit for a while and then shampoo as normal. She even has some after photos of her hair. Get the full recipe and see the photos at OneGoodThingByJillee.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #13
Luxurious Coconut Oil Shampoo Bar from FrugallySustainable.com

Coconut Oil Shampoo Bar Recipe

Andrea describes this as “the most amazing natural hair product” she has used – and even her husband loves it! This recipe requires a number of different oils, including coconut, olive, castor and jojoba oil, a couple of different butters, including Shea and cocoa and some essential oils depending on your hair type. If Andrea loves it, I’m sure I will, (I love most of the things she writes about!) and I’m sure you will, too. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at FrugallySustainable.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #14
Coconut Oil Lip Balm from PassionateHomemaking.com

If you suffer from dry and chapped lips then a homemade lip balm containing coconut oil offers the perfect solution. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at PassionateHomemaking.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #15
Coconut Oil Deodorant from SurvivingTheStores.com

There have been many dangers reported regarding the use of store bought deodorants, we won’t get into the specifics now, but using an all-natural deodorant can only be good for your body and the environment and this recipe, which includes coconut oil, is one of the best. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at SurvivingTheStores.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #16
Minty Coconut Oil Toothpaste from CrunchyBetty.com

Leslie says she’ll never buy toothpaste again after trying this coconut oil toothpaste recipe adapted from Tammy at TammysRecipes.com. As Leslie says, this toothpaste contains nothing that she can’t pronounce which is always a good sign when you want to reduce your chemical load. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at CrunchyBetty.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #17
Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste With Coconut Oil from WellnessMama.com

Coconut Oil Toothpaste Recipe

Reading about what this toothpaste did for Katie (The Wellness Mama) excites me to try this. Katie suggests that this toothpaste helps to remineralize the teeth, she has noticed her teeth are whither than ever and she is no longer sensitive to cold food and drinks (that eliminates my biggest stumbling block to eating ice cream!). Get the full recipe and try this for yourself at WellnessMama.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #18
Homemade Coconut Oil Decongestant Rub from WholeNewMom.com

I’m going to share a few coconut oil decongestant recipes, but this is perhaps the simplest. You can actually use extra virgin olive oil OR coconut oil, but since this post is all about the virtues of coconut oil, let’s use that. Adrienne used this recipe on her son when his nose was stuffed up and ten minutes later he was asleep. Sounds good to me! Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at WholeNewMom.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #19
Homemade Coconut Oil Herbal Vapor Rub from KeeperoftheHome.org

Coconut Oil Vapor Rub

This is a fantastic coconut oil vapor rub recipe that can easily be customized with various essential oils depending on your mood and preference. It is safer than store bought options (mentioning no names) which contain a petroleum base and questionable preservatives. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at KeeperOfTheHome.org

Coconut Oil Recipe #20
Coconut Oil Anti-Fungal Cream from ModernAlternativeMama.com

If you struggle with athlete’s foot or other fungal infections then this recipe is for you. Kate suggests that just eating coconut oil helps with athlete’s foot, but if that doesn’t work then try this coconut oil with grapefruit seed extract and tea tree oil. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at ModernAlternativeMama.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #21
Coconut & Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent from Making-Healthy-Choices.com

This coconut oil mosquito repellent is loaded with all sorts of different essential oils which is great since I love using essential oils. Mixing water, coconut oil and then seven essential oils produces this fantastic mosquito repellent. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at Making-Healthy-Choices.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #22
Homemade Coconut Oil Sunscreen from CoconutOilInformation.com

Store bought sunscreen is one of the most toxic ingredients we apply to our skin. Coconut oil has natural sun protective qualities making it a perfect ingredient to include in homemade sunscreens. The zinc oxide in this recipe also provides a barrier that reflects harmful rays and there are many more skin-kind ingredients, such as green tea, vitamin E oil and aloe vera. Get the full recipe and try it for yourself at CoconutOilInformation.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #23
Homemade Coconut Oil Sunscreen #2 from CoconutOil.com

This sunscreen has a recipe list as long as my arm, but each ingredient has fantastic sun-protective or skin-nourishing properties. For example, carrot seed essential oil contains SPF levels of 30 and Shea butter protects to SPF levels of 6-10. The coconut, jojoba, avocado and almond oil are also fantastic emollients helping to keep the skin hydrated. Get the full recipe and try this coconut oil sunscreen recipe for yourself at CoconutOil.com

Coconut Oil Recipe #24
Irresistible Coconut Oil Chocolates from BeyondThePeel.net

Coconut Oil Chocolate Recipe

I’ve shared some coconut oil recipes for your health, home and beauty, but now it’s time for a little treat! This is a fantastic coconut oil chocolate recipe that you and your family are sure to enjoy. Get the full recipe and try this delicious recipe for yourself at BeyondThePeel.net

Coconut Oil Recipe #25
Delicious & Simple Coconut Oil Truffles from TheNourishingGourmet.com

Coconut Oil Truffles Recipe

Okay, one last recipe and one last treat! These coconut oil truffles look heavenly, and I’m sure they don’t taste bad either! Great for eating or for gifts! Get the full recipe and try this delicious recipe for yourself at TheNourishingGourmet.com
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Coconut oil is one of the most versatile, most incredible natural products in the world. Who’d have thought the same ingredient you put in mosquito repellent could be used to make delicious truffles? Nature's Way Coconut OilHaving a tub of coconut oil in your home is something I suggest everyone has, and I personally recommend Nature’s Way Coconut Oil. If you enjoyed this post it would be much appreciated if you were to share this post with your friends on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter using the buttons at the bottom of this post. Alternatively, click the link below to Tweet this message… 25 Magical Things To Make With Coconut Oil  

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