Nuts about Coconuts!

I love coconut oil and use it almost daily. It's extremely versatile but it's important to make sure you buy the right type. Organic refined coconut oil has a coconut smell and taste and is the best as it is not chemically processed and in its most natural form. 

Here is a list of some of the MANY uses of coconut oil;

• As a hair treatment mask. It nourishes hair and helps with breakage and split ends. Apply for an hour or so and shampoo as normal.
• For baking as a replacement for eggs in cakes, bread, pastry etc
• Massage into dry cuticles and nails
• Use as a lip balm.
• To clean around the house
• Eat a teaspoon for a boost of energy. (They contain medium chain triglycerides which are easily absorbed into the blood stream)
• Use as a cleanser to remove make up.
• It is great at removing even waterproof mascara
• Apply a tiny amount as to hair as a finishing product, it smooths fly-aways and leaves hair shiny
• Oil Pulling: Swishing a spoonful of oil around your mouth for 5 minutes every morning (or as often as you can be bothered), it is great for drawing out toxins and deep cleansing the mouth. Brush as normal after.
• Apply a thin layer on skin overnight to nourish and hydrate skin.
• Smooth over dry skin on your feet and apply socks then leave them on overnight leaves your feet super smooth! 
• Has natural sunscreen properties.
• Use as a body moisturiser
• Or mix equel parts with sugar as a body scrub
• To prevent and fade stretchmarks and age spots
• Use to prevent and treat nappy rash

And there are many many more...

You can buy organic virgin coconut oil in Health food stores or most supermarkets.