Homemade Toothpaste With Coconut Oil – and 38 other coconut oil cures! coconut oil toothpaste It seems like everywhere I turn lately, I run across another “___ Uses For Coconut Oil” list. Sometimes when things are HYPED that much…my skeptic’s radar goes into overdrive. But, the more I read about it, the more it DOES seem like it can do anything! I have read so much about Coconut Oil in the past week, my head is spinning! But despite research overload vertigo…I have managed to glean some of my personal favorites from the HUNDREDS I read about and thought I would share them with you. I haven’t personally TRIED all of these…but wouldn’t hesitate to do so. coconut oil toothpaste a couple I HAVE tried: ***Homemade Coconut Oil Toothpaste by Crunchy Betty 3 Tbsp coconut oil 3 Tbsp baking soda 25 drops peppermint essential oil 1 packet stevia 2 tsp vegetable glycerin (optional) Put the coconut oil and baking soda in a bowl and mash up with a fork until blended. Add the peppermint essential oil, stevia and optional vegetable glycerin and continue to mash and stir until you’ve reached toothpaste consistency. This recipe surprised me! I was anticipating it tasting pretty nasty…but it was minty fresh instead! AND it left my teeth feeling clean and “slickery”. (yeah…I made that word up.) 5 stars from me!!! coconut oil toothpaste coconut oil toothpaste coconut oil toothpaste ***Add to mineral foundation powder for a great no-streak glowing foundation. I only use mineral makeup foundation. But sometimes I feel like my skin could use something with a little moisture to it to use as a base. So I tried this tip and I LOVED it. I used the “liquid” foundation first…then finished off with the powder and got such a nice, even coverage! I wouldn’t use it for everyday, but for special occasions….DEFINITELY! more i WANT to try: ***Moisturizing Shower Scrub: 1 cup coconut oil; 1/2 cup aloe vera gel; 1/4 cup baking soda ***Frizzy Hair Remedy. After washing and conditioning, rub a small amount between palms and smooth over wet hair, style as usual ***Hair Mask: 2 Tbs olive oil, 2 Tbs coconut oil, 2 Tbs almond oil, however many punctured vitamin E tablets as you want, and some lemon juice. ***Deodorant - already blogged about ***Eye Makeup Remover - already blogged about ***Healthy “Magic Shell” ice cream topping. Melt any kind of chocolate and mix in some coconut oil. Pour it on your ice cream and it hardens just like the magic shell stuff. ***Condition your wooden cutting boards. ***Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer. ***Add a spoonful to your dog or cat’s food. ***Use on your baby’s diaper rash or cradle cap. ***Use to help reduce visibility of stretch marks or to prevent stretch marks. ***For nursing mothers, use coconut oil on your nipples to prevent cracking and irritation. ***If you’re prone to nosebleeds, coat the inside of your nostrils with coconut oil regularly. ***Ear infections. Tilt your head to the side and put a few drops in (or a small chunk if you don’t want to melt it… your body heat will soon melt it). ***Homemade VapoRub: 3 Tbs. Coconut Oil – melted; 3-5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil; 6-10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil. Place oil into a small container and add in essential oils. Then just rub on chest, under nose or on to feet. ***Insect Repellent. Mix with peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, or tea tree oil ***Mix with baking soda for a non-toxic “Goo Gone”. ***Got gum stuck in your hair? Try using coconut oil to remove without cutting your hair. Use instead of WD-40. ***Mix with butter and toss your popcorn in it. ***Chocolate ‘bark’ with Virgin coconut oil 4 T. (1/4 cup) Virgin Coconut Oil 1-T. Cocoa Powder 1/4 t. lowcarb sweetener, such as stevia 2 oz sliced almonds optional 2 oz coconut flakes optional Melt the coconut oil to a liquid LOW heat, add in cocoa powder and sweetener. Stir to combine and blend well. Blend nuts and flakes into chocolate mixture (Optional). Pour onto a plate with wax paper on it put in refrigerator or freezer on LEVEL shelf and let set 10 minutes or so. It will harden quickly and breaks up easy, put in a plastic bag and keep in refrigerator or freezer. ***Strengthening Nails. Add a drop of lavender to a little dish of coconut oil and rub it into your nails and they will be strong and lovely. ***As a treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. ***Mix it with sugar for an exfoliating sugar scrub. ***Melt a tablespoon of it and pour it into your smoothie. 1 cup full-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries, 2 Tbsp maple syrup, 1Tbsp melted coconut oil. Delicious and healthy. ***Use coconut oil as a natural guitar string lubricant and string cleaner. ***Use coconut oil instead of the pricey toxic shampoos to get rid of lice. ***Mix garlic with coconut oil and it makes whatever you’re cooking taste buttered! ***Rub it on fresh tattooes. Helps with the healing process. ***Use coconut oil mixed with baking soda for a moisturizing and brightening facial scrub. ***Sore Throat Remedy. If you feel a sore throat coming on, let a spoonful of coconut oil dissolve on your tongue and coat your throat. Sore throat should be gone by the next day! ***Sunscreen Spoon 3 tbsp. of shea butter into a medium bowl. Add 6 tbsp. of coconut oil to the shea butter. Whip the two ingredients together using a wire whisk. Add 2 tbsp. of zinc oxide to the mixture and blend with the wire whisk. ***Use it on cold sores! ***Use to condition your wooden cutting boards. ***Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer. And last but certainly not least….and possibly my VERY FAVORITE… ***Cinnamon toast is AMAZING with coconut oil in place of butter! Can’t WAIT to try this one out! SOURCES: crunchybetty/a-millionish-uncommon-and-not-so-uncommon-uses-for-coconut-oil deliciousobsessions/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/ healthimpactnews/2011/80-uses-for-coconut-oil/ hybridrastamama/2012/01/160-uses-for-coconut-oil.html livestrong/article/278326-how-to-use-coconut-oil-as-a-sunscreen-deodorant/
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 05:44:16 +0000
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