I tell people about all of my coconut oil remedies and they typically think one of three things: 1 – She’s a crazy, hippy nut! 2 – Maybe she’s onto something! 3 – It’s about time she jumped onboard the coconut oil train! 1. What is Oil Pulling? So what on earth is oil pulling, you ask? It is an age-old remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify the teeth and gums. It naturally whitens teeth, and evidence has shown over and over again that it improves gums and removes bacteria.The basic principle is that the oil is swished around the mouth for a short time, daily, and the overall process…
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10 coconut oil beauty remedies
If you’re not living under a rock, you have probably heard of Coconut Oil. You may have even made the switch in the kitchen from those heart clogging vegetable oils, to this earthly pleasure that is the oil of the coconut. Did you also know you can also swap out some of your beauty products for this phenomenal stuff? Here are some ways that I incorporate coconut oil into my everyday beauty routine! 1. Coconut Oil Shampoo: Coconut oil is a creamy solid at room temperature, and turns to liquid when heated just slightly. Ok, I looked it up. It melts at 76 degrees fahrenheit. While I shower, I melt my coconut oil…
