Coconut oil is not just the best cooking oil, it can also be used in many different ways for healthy, beauty and also home –
Coconut oil Furniture Polish
To make a natural furniture polish mix 3 tbsp of melted coconut oil along with 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar in a reusable spray bottle and shake well. To use, very lightly spray on wood furniture and wipe away with a clean cloth.
Coconut oil Hand wash
To make an all-natural and moisturizing hand wash – Mix 2 tbsp. of melted coconut oil along with 1/2 cup of castile soap in a pump bottle. If you love using essential oil then add in 10+ drops of tea tree oil and mix it well. Use it as your regular hand wash for smooth and baby soft hands.
Coconut oil Oil pulling
Oil pulling is an old Ayurveda technique that involves swishing oil in your mouth for few mins that is not only known to detox your body to flush out toxins but also help to keep your skin clear, make your gums healthy, and also whiten your teeth. READ MORE – Oil pulling – Benefits and how to detox your mouth and body
Coconut oil Shampoo Hack
If you have extremely dry, frizzy hair then add coconut oil to your shampoo while you wash your hair. Take 2 tbsp of shampoo and add 1 tsp of coconut oil to it ( use 1/2 tsp if you have fine hair). Mix it well and use it as a regular shampoo.
Coconut oil Sticky labels
If you have stubborn sticky labels on plastic or glass jars then the best way to remove them is to soak the jars in some warm soapy water for 1-2 hours. Remove the jars and using a spatula scrape off the labels from the jars. Combine 1tbsp of coconut oil with 1 tbsp of baking soda and smooth it on the jars. Apply it on the jars and leave it on overnight. The next morning, simply wipe of the paste and wash them clean.
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Coconut oil Hair shine spray
Make a hair shine spray using coconut oil that will tame frizz hair and repair dry damaged hair. Pour rose water or aloe juice or filtered water in a spray bottle, top it up with coconut oil add in few drops of essential oil of your choice. I love using peppermint or rosemary essential oil for my hair. Shake the bottle really well and spray it all over your hair after hair wash or throughout the day to keep your hair frizz-free and shiny.