Bugs love to bite me, must be something in the blood. I tried my regular trusty solution 'Tee Tree Oil' without any relief.
I have been using coconut oil for everything these days so thought I would give it a go. The effect was instant. No more itching. I have it close at hand in the event that it flares up again later in the day BUT I am very impressed. Coconut oil 'rocks'
Here are a few other uses for coconut oil. Yes ... you guessed it, I am a BIG fan.
Ways to Use Coconut Oil
By Amanda Christian
1. Healing Bug Bites and Other Cuts.
When coconut oil is applied to scarps or cuts it forms a thin layer
that protects the cut from dust and bacteria. When applied directly to
bug bites, it can stop the itching sensation. Coconut oil also speeds up
the healing process.
2. Eat It.
This is perhaps the most obvious use, but very important nonetheless!
You might be saying, “but wait, coconut oil is a saturated fat”, and
while that may be true, just roll with me for a moment. Not all
saturated fats are created equal. Coconut oil is composed primarily of
medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are burned almost immediately for
energy production. Bruce Fife says in his book The Coconut Oil Miracle,
“Eating foods containing MCFAs is like putting high octane fuel into
your car. The car runs more smoothly and gets better gas mileage.
Likewise, with MCFAs, your body performs better because it has more
energy and greater endurance”. In addition, coconut oil wont produce
free-radicals upon heating like other vegetable oils do. It can be used
in cooking without fear!
3. Body Lotion.
In my opinion, coconut oil is the best natural skin lotion available. I
have been using it as my body and face lotion for years and my skin has
never looked better. Not to mention, is smells amazing! Coconut oil is
quickly absorbed and won’t leave your skin feeling greasy. One jar of
coconut oil is my body lotion, face lotion, anti-wrinkle cream,
eye-cream, stretch mark cream and massage lotion. Wow, not bad for
something that costs just 20 bucks!
4. Hair Care.
Coconut oil makes a great hair mask. Apply a few teaspoons of melted
coconut oil to your hair and let it soak in for a few hours or
overnight, then wash it out. It will leave your hair very shiny and
smooth!
5 Makeup Remover. This one is
so simple but you will be amazed at how well it works. Just take a
cotton pad and dab some coconut oil on it and rub over your face and
eyes.
