12 Uses For Coconut Oil

More than just an item on sale that you've seen before in Trader Joes, Coconut Oil has a lot more uses than just to use for cooking. Here are 12 alternative uses that might surprise you, so you better get to the grocery store ASAP!

Treating Headlice

A study in 2009 concluded that because of its fatty content, coconut oil based sprays cured head lice 90% of the time because it made it difficult for lice to keep its grip

Getting Gum (Safely) Out of Your Hair

By simply rubbing the oil, you can easily get that mistake-of-a-mess out of your locks without having to cut it and risking a terrible 'do

Cleaning Guitar Strings

This one surprised me, but apparently using coconut oil to grease/clean your guitar strings is a cost effective and SAFE way to maintain your instrument

Healing Tattoos

Instead of un-scented lotions to heal the scar, using coconut oil is a soothing lubricant for your brand new tattoo

As Shaving Cream

Many women report that coconut oil is an incredible moisturizing alternative to shaving cream

Cleaning Your Mascara Brush

Looking for a way to clean your mascara wand without it clumping or drying up? Yup. Coconut oil does that, too!

Makeup Remover

Makeup removing tissues and solution seem to add up, but you can cut the cost by using coconut oil as it helps it to come right off (and works for sensitive skin)

Coffee Creamer

Need to kick the sugar habit but don't know what to use instead? Lots of people are using coconut oil in their coffee as a way to mix things up, and I've heard the taste is pretty good too

Diaper Rash Healing

Poor babies can quickly feel better by applying the oil which has properties to help to soothe the diaper rash

Better Sleep

By taking a spoonful of coconut oil a day, you'll improve your ability to fall asleep (and quality during your rest as well). You'll practically sleep like a baby.

Ear Infection

We've all experienced those horrible ear aches that call a doctor's attention, but swabbing coconut oil around can actually help to soothe the ache

Oil Pulling

"Oil Pulling" is basically like using mouth wash, but with Coconut Oil and swishing it around for 20 minutes. It's been said to improve teeth coloration, dental cleanliness and an overall deep cleaning sensation