Trying Out Something New : Coconut Oil

I have heard about coconut oil for quite a while. Friends are always talking about the extraordinary benefits that it has, so after coming across it on Pinterest a few weeks ago, I decided to look more into it and ask around. With just a little bit of research (and bugging my friends for info) I found out a lot about this stuff! The benefits are incredible...and there has to be close to 100 (if not more!) uses for it! I'll be straight forward with you... in the past, I haven't always been the person to use a product like this, but since becoming a mother I've been searching for more natural/organic things not just for my daughter, but for me, too. So, I decided to give in and give this coconut oil stuff a try.

I bought some a few weeks ago at the organic section of my grocery store (for about $10) and I am loving it! Seriously, folks, if you haven't already...invest in a bottle. It truly is great stuff. Word to the wise: buy the unrefined as opposed to refined. When I originally bought it, I went with the refined version (since I didn't really know the difference...) but after doing a bit more research, I realized the unrefined is what I want. It's gone through a lot less processing, and although it was a tad bit pricier, it seemed worth the few extra dollars to me.

I could swarm you with easily 100 great uses for this stuff, but instead just take a look at these few websites and read for yourself about all the benefits:

80 Uses for Coconut Oil 

Refined vs. Unrefined 

All the Wonderful Uses of Coconut Oil 

I've mainly been using it for skin and hair care. It's great stuff and has been working wonderfully!

Hair care: Coconut oil is a great natural nutrient for your hair. It's a great moisturizer for dry scalp, lice, damaged hair, etc. It helps for healthy hair growth. I've been applying some in my hair, leaving it in for a bit and then rinsing it out. I'm already noticing a difference - my hair seems a lot healthier and shinier.

Skin care: Coconut oil is a terrific moisturizer (for any skin type!) I tend to have very dry/flaky skin and it's terrific for my eczema. My daughter also has very sensitive skin, so I've been using it as a lotion on her, too.

I've also heard it can be great for a diaper rash cream -- I have yet to use it for that, but I'm thinking of giving it a try. I came across this to make a homemade natural diaper rash cream and lotion.

I know a lot of people that just eat a tablespoon or so each day - it has great health benefits as well. ^ Read the links that I posted above, it talks more in depth about them. :)


I'm definitely loving this stuff and recommend it to every one! Coconut oil for the win! ;)