Coconut oil has garnered a lot of popularity recently, between the health benefits and ability to substitute for beauty products. Coconut oil is a superfood and even if you’re worried about saturated fats, studies show that coconut oil is very good for you. Replace over-the-counter cosmetic lotions with natural homemade versions featuring coconut oil. Read on for our favorite coconut oil lotion recipes.
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has many health benefits. It is considered a “superfood” among many people, and for good reason. The fatty acid content in coconut oil are “good” fats, or medium chain triglycerides (MCT), that are proven to help with fat loss and maintain better brain function. MCTs are metabolized differently in the body than longer chain fatty acids, so they benefit the body in a different, more positive way.
Used a fast energy source, being broken down straight from the liver into the digestive system, they are proven to help tremendously with patients who have Alzheimer’s and also help to reduce seizure in those with epilepsy. This fast breakdown of MCTs is also a great way to burn fat, so coconut oil is also a good thing to incorporate into diets to help with weight loss.
The ketone bodies produced while the MCTs are metabolized are also a known appetite suppressant, so you will feel less hungry when consuming coconut oil products.
It is also said that people who consume large amounts of coconut oil are actually some of the most healthy people on the planet. It is a common food among Western civilizations, especially those of the Pacific Rim, and those people are among the longest living people known.
These cultures are known to have very low populations of heart disease because of their consumption of coconut oil and coconut products, due to the fact that coconut oil raised the HDL (good cholesterol) levels and changes the LDL (bad cholesterol). These changes significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Lauric Acid, which is found in coconut oil, is also a proven deterrent of infections and disease. Lauric Acid helps to kill harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses so risks of infections and disease a low among people who consume coconut oil.
Coconut oil also helps physical beauty. It helps keep hair and skin healthy, radiant, and soft. Some people also use it as a sunscreen because it can block up to 20% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Because of its ability to kill bacteria, some people also use it as a mouthwash.
You’d be surprised how many of your current lotion and body butters are on the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Database for “high hazard” products.
Coconut oil can easily be used as a lotion. They make wonderful gifts and coconut oil can be stored in cool, dark places for months at at time. Below, there are 8 different lotion applications and recipes that are simple enough to do for a weekend DIY project.
1. Coconut Oil Lotion Bars by Wellness Mama
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut oil
1 cup shea butter
1 cup beeswax
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
These adorable coconut lotion bars are a great gift idea. Just pop them in shaped molds for fun holiday gifts. They are easier to make than regular coconut oil lotion, as they do not need to be emulsified in water. Just the right amount gets applied to the skin when gently rubbed on. Get the rest of the recipe, here: wellnessmama.com
2. Luxurious Coconut Lotion by Wellness Mama
Ingredients:
½ cup olive oil
½ cup coconut oil
¼ cup beeswax
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
2 tablespoon shea butter (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
With only 3 main ingredients, this lotion recipe can’t be beat in terms of simplicity. You can add extras to your recipes with vitamin E oil, essential oils, extracts, or other additives. Get the rest of the recipe here: wellnessmama.com
3. Coconut Oil Body Butter by Creative Christian Mama
Ingredients:
1 cup magnesium flakes
2 cups coconut oil
8-10 oz filtered or purified water
3-6 tablespoons beeswax wax
10 drops rosemary essential oil
Magnesium works for over 300 body processes, but many diets are lacking. A great solution is to make body lotion containing magnesium. Get the rest of the recipe here: creativechristianmama.com
4. Homemade Whipped Body Butter by Living the Nourished Life
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
a few drops essential oils for fragrance
This one ingredient body butter recipe couldn’t be easier. If you like body butter instead of lotion for texture, this is an incredibly easy and customizable recipe. Get the rest of the recipe here: livingthenourishedlife.com
5. Whipped Coconut Lotion by Radiant Life
Ingredients:
1 cup virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
a few drops of essential oils for fragrance
This whipped coconut lotion recipe is similar to the previous one but has a different perspective. Get the rest of the recipe here: blog.radiantlifecatalog.com
6. Coconut Oil Lotion by New Leaf Wellness
Ingredients:
18 4-ounce glass jars
4 16-ounce jars of coconut oil
2 10ml bottles of essential oil
1 paper towel or kitchen towel
Gift tags (the recipe comes with free printables)
This recipe highlights the perfect gift, enabling you to make 4 sets of coconut oil. The printables highlight lavender and geranium essential oils. Get the rest of the recipe here: newleafwellness.biz
7. Key Lime Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe by Living the Nourished Life
Ingredients:
½ cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon olive or castor oil
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
20 drops lime essential oil
20 drops lemon essential oil
This recipe smells so wonderful you will want to eat it! The lemon and lime essential oils give this a “key lime” scent. Aloe vera gel is good for wrinkles, acne, and scars. Get the rest of the recipe here: livingthenourishedlife.com
8. Healthy Body Butter by Healthy Living How To
Ingredients:
½ cup shea butter
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup jojoba oil
5 to 10 drops essential oil
This is a different variation on healthy body butter, adding shea butter for anti-inflammatory benefits and jojoba oil for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Get the rest of the recipe here: healthylivinghowto.com
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