Coconut Oil...who uses it & why?

AmyW125

bump...I have hypothyroidism....has it helped anyone? I have been stalled for a year now. How much do you use? Thanks!!

tabbyavalon

stick it on your hair it does wonders

Confuzzled4ever

chap stick and lotion mostly.

I'm trying to cook with it.. but i'm not there yet,.

fitnotfluffy

I originally bought it because I own a hedgehog, and you're supposed to use it to treat their dry skin! But for myself, I mainly use it for beauty purposes. It makes an amazing body scrub when combined with sugar, and I use it by itself to shave! Leaves my legs so silky It's also a great hair mask, which was stated before.

BetterThanExpected

Oh my, there are actually quite a lot of uses for coconut oil. It can be used for anything ranging to skin moisturizer, helping get rid of candida, give energy, etc. I had two stretch marks on my stomach from rapid weight gain, and after I began using coconut oil (as opposed to regular lotion) on them, they've faded a LOT. They used to be a darker, purple-ish color, and now they're a very light pink, and that was only with a couple of months of sporadic use. It's very beneficial whether it's used internally or externally. You'll want to start low with the dosage, though, perhaps a tsp or less to begin with. Some people have uncomfortable detox-like symptoms at first which I think may be partially due to killing off of candida (which is why low dosage at first is a good idea).
Here's a link to a list of uses for it: http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/

sammielealea

Good to know!

GlynScott

There is some research coming out at the minute suggesting it can help prevent the onset of or even temporarily improve the symptoms of dementia - I know a lady wh has this condition who I am told is brighter since she started taking it. However there haven't been any large scale medical trials on this and its not licensed for treatment.

Sheila_Ann

bumping

laurabini

I use it instead of butter!

etoiles_argentees

I use it to gain weight. Throws the almond halo on to coconut oil.

Destinations of Coconut Oil Export

Export of coconut oil in May consisted of 37,626 MT of crude coconut oil, 32,640 MT of cochin (refined, bleached) oil, and 4,347 MT of RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) oil. Combined value of export was USD97.472 million. The US was leading destination during the month responsible for 45,116 MT or 60.5% of total sales, followed distance behind by Europe at 14,071 MT (18.9% share), Malaysia at 8,000 MT (10.7%) and Japan at 5,500 MT (7.4%). Other markets took in 1% and below.

The US was this month’s biggest buyer of crude coconut oil at 15,500 MT; trailed by Europe at 14,051 MT, thereof Netherlands 9,051 MT, Spain 5,000 MT; Malaysia at 8,000 MT; and Pakistan at 75 MT. Likewise, the US was principal importer of cochin oil and RBD oil. Cochin oil uptake was 27,850 MT and was followed by Japan at 4,750 MT and Korea at 40 MT. RBD oil purchases totaled 1,766 MT, tracked by China at 775 MT, Japan at 750 MT, Singapore at 400 MT, Iran 380 MT, Russia 84 MT, Australia 63 MT, Bangladesh 56 MT, Canada 36 MT, Europe 20 MT (Netherlands), and Taiwan 18 MT.

August 23rd, 2012 Filed under: Industry News

shrinkingjackie

I use it for skin, hair, and cooking. I always use unrefined organic raw oils

sanvanhaaften

I use it for cooking also and love it, but the best part are the compliments i receive on my hair since i started using it as a hair mask :flowerforyou:

christinelyn

Coconut oil is so good for you and has so many uses. I'll cook with it, eat it off the spoon, put in coffee, make deoderant with it and so much more. Everyone should have this in their house. I like Nutivia.

shanmackie

benefits: it's delicious. and it's coconut.

leahmlenzner

I use coconut oil as a facial mosturizer, it's great for you skin. Takes about 10-15 minutes to absorb in skin. My dogs love it too, its great for them as well.

shelbystatic

Oil Pulling is a good thing to use it for among all the other good uses for it. I have terrible excema and coconut oil is the only thing that helps.

yankeefamily05

I LOVE coconut oil! I am trying to rid my home of harmful chemicals. I am doing it a little bit at a time.

I decided to try coconut oil on my lips. Because all other lipsticks, chapstick etc..make my lips raw the next day after using them. It works fantastic.

I am now using it as face lotion, body lotion and body lotion for my baby girl...


Next, trying it as deodorant:)

yankeefamily05

I wonder if you read the same post that i read yesterday lol

Hbb13

:flowerforyou: great Idea!

Hbb13

I had no idea you could use it in so many versitle ways... I just fried my veggies in it ... onion strings... great!

Scrimples

I choose it to use for the health benefits. I figure if I'm going to use oil I should at least choose one with the best bang for the nutritional buck so to speak. It also works great and tastes good so it is a winner. As it is a solid it can be used in even more food applications than other oils. Used in recipes where it is melted and then cooled in the fridge or freezer it helps the recipe to firm up. I make my own chocolates out of it too. I melt coconut oil and add unsweetened cocoa, stevia, a flavored extract, a little bit of nuts or unsweetened coconut shreds and freeze in a muffin tin with foil liners for a dark chocolate treat.

TssCnn

I LOVE coconut oil! I am trying to rid my home of harmful chemicals. I am doing it a little bit at a time.

I decided to try coconut oil on my lips. Because all other lipsticks, chapstick etc..make my lips raw the next day after using them. It works fantastic.

I am now using it as face lotion, body lotion and body lotion for my baby girl...


Next, trying it as deodorant:)

YES! This is why I started using it as well. Trying to rid of chemicals in my home
I use it for so many things....

Cooking,, chapstick, on skin as a moisturizer, oil pulling, hair mask with honey, conditioner, remove rust, as a supplement when low on energy or digestion, remove labels/price tags, Body scrub with sugar, on sunburns, bug bites, bug repellent, clean leather, sore throat, toothpaste with baking soda, deodorant with corn starch, allergies, aftershave, furniture polish, so many other things.
Love it!

KrystalHocevar

bump... love all the input and uses

RUNN3Rmom

Cooking and shaving my legs - just not at the same time

miss_believer

I love coconut oil! I use it for my hair, skin, and cooking. It's fabulous.

happydaze71

I use it... awesome in your hair, great in cooking, sure why not make items for personal use with it.
Someone show me where they got the info that it is antibacterial, anti viral etc. It is made from bloody coconuts which have no such qualities.

Silver_Star

Once a week, i put a teaspoon of it in my hair , overnight. Wash it off the next morning. Helps with conditioning and keeping it soft.

I also cook with it. It goes with everything, savory and sweet.

I have a bottle of organic coconut oil that i use as a body moisturizer. Its the BEST!

ellenaj52

I use coconut oil for my skin and put it on every day instead of regular lotion. I also use it to cook with at times. It makes really great popcorn! It is good for you in many ways...

MizTerry

I had never heard of using coconut oil until about a week ago. I didn't realize it was a solid. I was looking for it among the olive, saffron and grapeseed oils.

2bmeagain12

I use it in my coffee in the morning . It's a great appetite suppressant.
Lots of other great ideas here too!i