If you were stranded on a desert island for the rest of your life and you could only bring one item, what would you bring?
This question can warrant a lot of different responses from mascara to a good book to Channing Tatum, but after reading this article coconut oil will be your new answer.
Virgin Coconut Oil has so many uses it is unbelievable! It is basically a miracle placed on earth to save the human race. Coconut Oil can be used for a wide variety of uses from cooking to cleaning to beauty; it is the most versatile item in the grocery store.
Here is a list of its most common uses:
- Eat a teaspoonful for an energy boost or take a spoonful with your vitamins to help increase absorption
- Use Coconut oil to help soothe chicken pox, shingles and other skin irritations and rashes
- Apply it to athlete’s foot, ringworm or other fungal infections
- Apply to bug bites to sooth itch and sting
- Take a spoonful to help reduce and eliminate migraines
- Massage into tired, achy or sore muscles to help relieve the pain
- Use as a super conditioner for your hair. Apply to dry hair, then shampoo as normal
- Put some in a small container to use as lip balm
- Dab a small amount under your arms to use as a natural deodorantUse it in place of shaving cream
- Use as a make-up remover
- Use around your eyes to help prevent wrinkles
- Brush on eyelashes to help strengthen them
- Use on pimple and acne to help heal it
- Massage into your nails and cuticles to help strengthen them
- Replace the less healthy oils in your kitchen with Coconut oil
- Add a teaspoonful to smoothies to help add flavor and added nutrition
- Use to oil your pans and baking dishes instead of pan spray
- Add flavor to baked goods
Amazing right? Who knew coconuts were so amazing, other than in piña coladas and in the tropics hanging from palm trees.
Now, if stranded on a desert island what would be the one item you choose to bring with you?