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My experience with coconut oil<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of articles out there boasting the miraculous benefits of coconut oil. I want to share with you the tried and true ways I have personally benefitted from this superfood. These are not just suggestions or a random list, but a list of ways I am currently or in the recent past have used coconut oil.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first ways I ever used coconut oil was to soothe diaper rash<\/b>. I started using this method two decades ago, not because it was wildly popular but because I had it on hand, and it was less expensive than buying diaper ointment! It works beautifully and is much easier to wipe off than\u00a0<\/span>heavy creams or paste. Just fill a small container with coconut oil and keep it with the supplies at the baby changing area. A<\/span>pply a small amount to baby\u2019s bottom when you do a diaper change. It\u2019s that easy! The antibacterial, anti-fungal\u00a0<\/span>properties will help fight off bacteria overgrowth, microbes, fungi and viruses that can cause rashes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the 9th month of pregnancy, as well as after the birth of a baby, expectant moms can apply coconut oil to the perineum regularly to encourage faster healing after the baby is born. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming coconut oil can help a new mom to produce quality breast milk due to the medium chain fatty acids that the body needs. Coconut oil is also rich in lauric acid and lutein which improves immunity and helps to safeguard the health of both baby and mother. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we are talking about children, you should note that coconut oil is the safest baby moisturizer you could ever use on your precious baby\u2019s skin. Believe it or not, a baby\u2019s skin is designed to stay moist and soft on its own, but if irritations do occur, or you just want to pamper your newborn, try coconut oil! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Softening cuticles and stimulating nail growth<\/b> require external methods. Coconut oil is particularly useful as it not only provides vitamin E and phytochemicals, but it <\/span>can also improve the quality of your nails while strengthening them. Massage coconut oil into your nails 5 minutes before bed and throughout the day after washing your hands to prevent over drying your nail beds and cuticles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improves the appearance of skin<\/strong>. Due to coconut oil\u2019s anti-inflammatory properties, it can be helpful to minimize spider veins by relieving inflammation that occurs beneath the skin. Applying coconut oil topically to my skin daily can reduce the appearance of spider veins and also reduces cellulite. I mix my coconut oil with grapefruit essential oil for double duty against both of these issues. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, I shave with coconut oil. Doing so leaves my skin baby soft, and I don\u2019t even need to use deodorant. The oil not only keeps the sensitive skin under your arm free of odor but reduces razor burn as well. I follow up shaving by applying either a small amount of coconut oil or a small amount of 100% pure Aloe Vera Gel (no additives).  <\/span>The oil can help heal small nicks from shaving and also kills bacteria and germs that cause odor. Try it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of purchasing a separate expensive makeup remover<\/strong>, I simply apply a thin coating of oil to my entire face, including my eyelashes to remove any and all makeup, dirt, and bacteria from my face. Afterwards, I wipe my face with a warm wet washcloth to remove everything. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gently cleanses and moisturizes my sensitive facial skin and leaves a beautiful glow. That\u2019s because the lauric acid and caprylic acid improves your circulation and promotes collagen production. By removing eye makeup with coconut oil, you can improve the thickness of your eyelashes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from psoriasis, eczema or rosacea<\/strong> try using coconut oil internally and externally as a safe and effective aid to provide quick relief.  <\/span>I have used it for years to help my minor scalp psoriasis and recently to help what my dermatologist called rosacea.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A real bonus to using coconut oil on your skin is that it will maximize the health of your skin and reduce outbreaks of acne<\/strong>. That is because as your body breaks down coconut oil, it creates lauric acid. This helps to fight off the bacteria that produces acne.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is best to avoid sunburns, you can soothe a <\/strong>sunburn<\/b> with coconut oil. Also, daily consumption of coconut oil helps to safeguard your skin from the effects of overexposure. The ability of coconut oil to enhance collagen production can make you look younger and healthier.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil mimics the skin\u2019s lipid content which will lend support to your skin and reduce signs of aging, age spots and can even prevent stretch marks. So expecting moms would benefit from applying coconut oil as a daily moisturizer on areas where stretch marks are likely to occur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promote good bacteria while attacking the bad in your mouth<\/strong> by learning to oil pull with coconut oil. My husband and I have both used this method to improve the appearance of our teeth and gums by removing stains and preventing redness and irritation around the gums by swishing a tablespoon of coconut oil around the mouth for 15-20 minutes. Afterward, spit the oil from your mouth into a trash can, not your sink! I like to follow up by brushing my teeth with my favorite fluoride-free toothpaste because I like the minty taste and smell.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I try to consume about two tablespoons of coconut oil daily for the following benefits:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n