Coconut oil as a universal household helper

Thanks to our tips and instructions, you will use a glass of coconut oil in your pantry quite quickly. We guarantee that you will fall in love with coconut oil! We shall tell you what coconut oil is good for and give you specific recipes and instructions how to make the most of it. Coconut oil is a great ingredient in your kitchen but also in cosmetics.

If you are into health and nutrition, you certainly know the benefits of coconut oil. As its name suggests it is extracted from coconut palm trees and has a wide range of uses in cooking and in beauty care products. 

Coconut oil properties

It belongs to the saturated fat category, so do not over use it if you are watching your weight, but it also offers a very high resistance to heat (it is great for frying) and of course, it contains a whole range of important and beneficial substances.

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Homemade beauty products

Coconut oil comes handy if a healthier and cleaner skin is your goal. You may use it as a hair mask but also for oral hygiene. Did you know that coconut oil can whiten your teeth and thanks to its antibacterial effect, it also has a very positive effect on your gums?

Tips for using coconut oil

You can use it as an oil peel to boost the health of your nails and cuticles. Coconut oil makes skin softer and nails stronger. You may also use it as a natural make-up remover or as a massage agent, for example for various cellulite treatments and massages.

Rubbing coconut oil into split hair ends will moisture them, prevent excessive dryness and add the necessary nutrition. A coconut oil hair mask is very popular, but coconut oil is little harder to wash off.

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Source: https://www.allnature.cz/10-a-vice-zpusobu-vyuziti-kokosoveho-oleje-p1099327/, https://www.grizly.cz/magazin/zivotni-styl/vlastnosti-a-vyhody-kokosoveho-oleje