It can be used to make homemade lotion bars that smooth out dry, wrinkled skin; to produce deodorant that keeps us smelling fresh throughout the day. But there’s more to coconut oil than that. It’s also great in the kitchen (surprise, surprise) and can help you keep your family away from less healthy alternatives. So, what exactly can you substitute coconut oil for?
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Coconut oil is the edible oil retrieved from matured coconuts. But perhaps what’s so impressive about this oil is its versatility. You can use coconut oil for almost everything—from cooking with it, to cleaning with it, to shaving with it, to gargling with it. Let’s take a look at fifteen ways this lauded super food […]
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Many people rave about the benefits of coconut oil, but there is also conflicting advice that it’s not good for us. So what’s the real deal? We’re examining all angles of this food — the good and the bad to help determine whether it’s worth buying.
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Renowned for its emollient abilities, coconut oil is often celebrated as a remedy for just about every natural beautifying trick. From smoothing it from head to toe (and don’t forget those rough knees and elbows), coconut oil is both naturally anti-fungal and antibacterial in its uses. Here are eight luscious DIY uses for virgin coconut […]
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