Cool Ideas for Coconut Oil

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As our society's consumeristic ways condition us to be more wasteful and less resourceful with our daily items we see an increase of unnecessary waste being created -- waste that then goes on to further destroy our environment. 

A good idea would be to encourage people to get into the idea of using safe, biodegradable products for multiple purposes. There's nothing better than food to do exactly that. The best thing about using food items as replacements for other stuff such as cleaning chemicals is that it can do the job just as well (contrary to popular belief) and they are non toxic. 

A popular choice for this kind of versatility is coconut oil! Here are some ways you can put your coconut oil to good use. 

1. You can use your coconut oil as a moisturiser.

2. You can use it as a natural deodorant (its naturally very anti-microbial and anti-fungal, I know, the 'eww' factor at first is pretty strong but it works).

3. Use it as a replacement for olive oil in frying and cooking (its better for your health apparently).

4. Mix a reasonable amount of coconut oil with a tablespoon of chia seeds for a natural energy boost (be warned: don't do this before sleeping).

5. Massage lukewarm coconut oil onto your scalp as hair oil treatment.

  

6. Instead of using risky bleaching agents to whiten your teeth, mix a bit of coconut oil with turmeric powder or baking soda and leave on your teeth for 5 minutes. 

7. Use coconut oil instead of shaving cream.

8. Use coconut oil instead of using a makeup remover.

9. Mix sugar and coconut oil to use a scrub in the shower.

10. Use coconut oil instead of cream or milk in your coffee.