I’ve said before that I am with like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is with windex… I use it for everything. Right now, I have a five gallon bucket of it sitting next to my desk because we use so much and I don’t have anywhere else to keep it!

I love (which is like Costco online but for healthy products). Their coconut oil is 40% off retail. (And Thrive sells many other of my favorite healthy products at 30-50% off normal prices!)

Today, I’m sharing my top 101 (yes 101!) uses for coconut oil:

Uses for Coconut Oil

In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter. or drinks daily for energy As a (The only way I’ll drink coffee) On the skin as a basic lotion (or coconut oil ) In for soft, smooth skin In or As an eye-makeup remover As a cloth diaper safe (just rub on baby’s bottom) In making your own To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin To prevent To support In without the high PUFA vegetable oils To help As a naturally SPF 4 In To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections As a delicious tropical massage oil It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz In Mixed with equal parts sugar for a (use in the shower) Rubbed on lips as a natural Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury orinfection Directly on the perineum to help heal after As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours In In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!) Can help sooth psoriasis or There is some evidence that  With apple cider vinegar as a In natural In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like In a filling and energy boosting Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients In Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!) Can help improve insulin levels and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health Can help Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu In As a replacement for in any recipe or in cooking In Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins After initial heat isgone, can help speed healing of Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora To make a In As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of To season cast iron skillets It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites Can help when used regularly Can be rubbed into scalp daily to I’ve used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing In A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first) By itself as a great oil Mixed with salt to Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily Can help when taken daily To A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and Internally as part of the protocol to  Someevidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety By itself as a By itself or with baking soda as a For struggling with skin issues when used externally In In In In In As a completely natural On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint as a In (like candy) Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer Use to make for a brain boosting snack Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs In When taken regularly, it can boost Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold On cuticles to help nails grow Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows To help Internally to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil) With other oils as part of Whipped with for a soothing body balm One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggestssoaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours. Naturally clears up cold sores Ingesting daily can help with allergy symptoms Ingesting daily can increase mental alertness

You can also check out my for many more recipes that use coconut oil!

What Kind of Coconut Oil?

For external uses, expeller pressed or other types of refined coconut oil will work, but for internal use, an unrefined virgin coconut oil is best. Here is a great discount source I’ve found from one of my favorite new companies, , which helps bring real foods to families on a budget (think Costco meets Whole Foods online).

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A Great Coconut Oil Resource

How many of these uses for Coconut Oil have you tried? What did I miss? Share your favorite uses for coconut oil below!