Cookoo for Coconut Oil!

It's true...I can't help it, I'm addicted to coconut oil! I could go on and on for days about why and all of it's uses and benefits, but I'll get to that later in a more in depth post. Oh, and make sure you buy organic, virgin coconut oil. Cold press refined means it has no scent or flavor, and unrefined means it has a luxurious coconut smell and even richer taste.

For now, since it's Friday, we'll do a Friday Top Five:

My Top 5 Favorite Uses for Coconut Oil

5) Moisturizer: use a small amount to slather on after a shower all over (best used right away while your pores are still open), or just on your face. This also works great on your feet followed by clean socks. Give it a while and your feet with be oh so smooth.

4) Cooking! Use a little coconut oil in place of butter or another oil when cooking, or for topping your food like veggies or potatoes. Mmm (use the refined)

3)Baking: Replace the oil, butter or shortening called for in your recipe with coconut oil. For this you can actually use the refined or regular. The unrefined will actually add a slight hint of rich coconut. Here is a link for converting to coconut oil: http://www.coconutoil-online.com/Recipes_and_Tips_for_Using_Coconut_Oil.html

2) Face Wash: Oh yes. I just switched to using coconut oil in place of my face wash and can I just say, where have you been all my life?! Coconut oil is a natural anti-bacterial so not only does it moisturize your face, it also cleans out your pores. And that's exactly why you miraculously don't break out from putting oil on your face. Or how putting OIL on your face clears up your complexion. Weird, right?

1) Oh yes, my number uno pick....Hair Mask! I have been masking my hair with coconut oil almost weekly for a few months now. Talk about a major difference! As a long hair kinda gal, my ends can get a little abused. Alright, they're super abused from all the coloring, geez! I pay extra attention while masking to cover the ends. The coconut oil adds moisture to your hair and scalp but yet won't leave you looking like you're day 4 post shower. Eew. When I mask, I simply brush my hair to unravel the curls and make sure I'm tangle free. Then I melt the coconut oil (never melt in the micro, only melt in a bowl, inside a bowl of warm water like a double boiler), and apply from scalp to end. I throw my hair in a top knot then sport a very fashionable shower cap for a minimum half hour. Shampoo and condition like normal and prepare yourself for amazing locks!