I love coconut oil. Here are 101 ways that I use it. Seriously.
Though I use it in coffee, toothpaste, deodorant and sunscreen, my favorite use for coconut oil is in skin recipes.
Here are three of my favorite coconut oil lotion or lotion bar recipes:
1. Lotion Bars
Since coconut oil naturally is solid at below 76 degrees, it lends itself perfectly to making lotion bars. Lotion bars (used on dry skin) are a way to combine the most nourishing benefits of lotion without the need for a liquid (which can be drying for skin) to create an incredibly moisturizing bar.
These bars are meant to be used on dry skin (not wet like soap!) and are best used after showering on warm skin.
Here is the recipe for lotion bars.
2. Luxurious Homemade Lotion
Just as with the lotion bars, this recipe doesn’t use liquid so it is incredibly nourishing and won’t expire. You can customize it to your preference by using essential oils. For a firmer lotion, use more beeswax. For a smoother lotion, use less and add more of a liquid oil like almond oil..
3. Magnesium Body Butter
Magnesium is another thing I’ve written about a lot in the past. I make my own magnesium oil, which has been tremendously helpful to me and which helped me avoid morning sickness in my last pregnancy.
Unfortunately, magnesium oil can sting skin if a person is deficient and can leave skin very dry. The solution to this was making a magnesium infused body butter that packs a punch of magnesium but also moisturizes skin to keep it from getting dry. My kids prefer this version and I rub either this or magnesium oil on their feet daily.
Here’s the recipe for magnesium body butter.
Do you use coconut oil? What is your favorite use? Share below!
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I would love to win this. On your recommendation I had a tablespoon or two to my coffe every morning. If I skip it I can really tell a difference in my energy level. Love the stuff!
Ooooh!!!! I can’t afford to buy this stuff but I would love the chance to try it!!!!!
There are cheaper versions and can be as low as 4 to 6 bucks for a jar 🙂
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I don’t know on Tropical Traditions end, but I’m making a note, and if you win, I’ll ship a gallon to you myself. 🙂
🙂 Thanks! here in Romania coconut oil is really exotic :D. I’ll sign up right away 😉
Just started to use coconut oil and I love what it does for my skin, but I may be going overboard by consuming 6 Tbls., plus the amount I use on bagel in the morning. Is this too much, can you let me know so I don’t get a bad case of the poops again? I won’t mind starting slow if I have to.
I would love to try Tropical Traditions! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Already subscribed to tropical traditions newsletter and just subscribed to you! I use coconut oil in everything and would love to win =)
Would love to try the Tropical Traditions coconut oil. I use coconut oil all the time for EVERYTHING! and would love the try this one.
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Done. I love coconut oil! Use it every day :)))