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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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Hi
I have a question if i may. When you come to making the lotions etc – can I use ‘Borax Oil’ as an essential oil ? The reason why is due to Borax eliminating Flouride in the body.
Thanks so much
I don’t have any beeswax at the moment, is it possible to use the lotion in a liquid form? I live in the tropics and unless stored in the fridge coconut oil doesn’t solidify, I prefer to keep my lotion next to my bed!
It is! The coconut oil will carry the same benefits as long as you don’t mind it being a bit runny 🙂
Can I substitute anything for the beeswax? i cant really find it anywhere in my local grocery store.
You can buy it online here: https://wellnessmama.com/go/beeswax/
I can only get the liquid type of coconut oil at the local stores here, does it work the same?
I use coconut oil daily and I love it!
I would LOVE some coconut oil!! I’m signed up to both wellnessmama and tropical traditions! Coconut oil has done souch for me and my health! I’m excited to learn more about it! I’d love to get some for free!
OHH do i loooovvveee coconut oil…I apply it on my hair so that it grows out to be long,strong and luscious (Just to name a few!LOL!)
there is one thing you have to keep in mind when using coconut oil, skin absorption and high saturated fats.
while there may be mixed reviews on saturated fats, no doctor in their right mind would recommend anyone needing to intake ‘more’ fat.
What would happen if I added a vanilla essential oil to liquified coconut oil?
I just signed up for the Coconut Oil…I had been using LouAna until I read a post that helped me understand that there is a difference in Coconut Oils. Only pure for me from now on out! The smell is the thing that got me…when I finally got the real stuff I could totally tell just by the smell.