10 surprising ways to use coconut oil

In this country Coconut oil Coconut oil plays a rather subordinate role in every respect, which is mainly due to the fact that there are hardly any traditional areas of application for the product in our part of the world. In addition, there are a number of persistent myths and legends surrounding coconut oil that prevent many health-conscious people from using coconut oil in the kitchen. However, the natural product can also be used in a variety of ways outside the kitchen. Reason enough for us to compile a hit list to show you all the things you can do with coconut oil. The following 10 tips will not only help you to broaden your horizons, but are also worth a lot of money, as you will save on buying many a product.

1 - Hand soap

Due to the fact that coconut oil has antibacterial properties, it can also be used as an excellent liquid hand soap. In practice, you not only benefit from having clinically clean hands after washing them, but also from the fact that the oil nourishes your skin and keeps it soft and velvety. This property of the oil is of course particularly useful if you wash your hands often during the day, so that they are protected from drying out in the long term.

2 - Make-up remover

Although this may sound strange at first, coconut oil may be the perfect make-up remover due to the unique chemical properties of its ingredients, which have nothing to hide from the products of the cosmetics industry. The substances contained in coconut oil have the ability to dissolve the non-water-soluble components of cosmetic products so that your make-up can be easily wiped off, even on sensitive areas such as the eyes. All you have to do is drizzle a little oil onto your fingers, apply it to your skin and finally wipe it off with a dry cotton pad. Another benefit that coconut oil has in store for you is the fact that it prevents the formation of wrinkles.

3 - Moisturizing lotion

As coconut oil is rich in natural fatty acids, it can also be used as an inexpensive moisturizing lotion. The fine structure of the fat molecules also ensures that they can be easily absorbed by your skin, which promotes the development of a velvety complexion. In addition, the results of a dermatological study suggest that coconut oil has a positive effect on the development of various skin rashes.

4 - Hair conditioner

In contrast to sunflower seed oil, which is also often used for hair care, coconut oil penetrates the hair completely so that it protects it much more effectively against protein loss. To get the most out of using the oil, you should always leave it on overnight and then rinse it out as normal with shampoo.

5 - Shaving foam

If you're not keen on your skin coming into contact with the countless chemicals found in most shaving foams and creams when shaving, you should also reach for coconut oil. Thanks to the fat molecules contained in the oil, the blade glides more easily over the skin, resulting in significantly less skin irritation. What's particularly great for you and those around you, however, is that you'll smell seductively like you're on vacation in the Caribbean after shaving.  

6 - Mouthwash

The use of oil to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases was already known to women in classical antiquity, even if they were not explicitly aware that various oils had an antibacterial effect. To make use of this ancient knowledge, put a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and rinse it for 10 to 20 minutes. As soon as the oil appears cloudy and whitish, you can spit it out again and rinse with a sip of water.

7 - Foot care

Coconut oil not only has an antibacterial effect, but also has antifungal properties, which means it can also be used to prevent fungal infections on the feet. Apart from this, the oil provides the often rough skin of your feet with a sufficient amount of moisture, making dry patches on the heel a thing of the past.

8 - Cosmetics

When you feel tired, it usually shows. At a time like this, what could be better than a miracle product to conceal your looming state of mind? Coconut oil is also the product of choice in such cases, as it gives your facial skin a radiant complexion.

9 - Butter substitute

The emulsifying components of coconut oil ensure that it is ideal as a butter substitute on bread and rolls at the breakfast table. The oil with its exotic aroma is also particularly good in coffee, where it can be used as a substitute for traditional cow's milk or coffee cream.

10 - Oil for cooking and frying

Last but not least, you should know that coconut oil can also be used in cooking, which has been the case in Asia and elsewhere for centuries. In this context, the oil is particularly suitable for frying due to its heat resistance, as it develops significantly fewer harmful substances under the influence of heat than olive oil, for example. As some recent studies have shown, consuming coconut oil can also help to improve heart health.