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Coconut oil is a natural and healthy oil that has been utilized all the way throughout history by different cultures. People utilize it for a variety of completely different uses such as cooking and/or preparing wholesome dishes, beautifying and enhancing the complexion, and to attain health benefits.
You’ve probably have heard a lot about it since it has become mainstream on health websites, blogs and you might have even seen it on pinterest, sharing its advantages.
When you go to the beauty aisle of your favorite store, it’s almost undeniable that you’re going to notice that a lot of brands have used this oil into their products, but I think buying the real the deal is the best way to go if you want to get all the benefits to the max.
Coconut oil is one of the cheapest oils on the market which is great for all of us on budget and don’t want to chance spending a lot of money on something that you might want to try out first- which once you do you’ll wonder why you never tried it to begin with. 
This helpful oil has so many things to offer but there are 5 benefits specifically that I want to share with you today.
Top 5 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil that Can Transform Your Health for the Better:
- Coconut oil has an excellent kind of saturated fat which can help raise your good HDL cholesterol.
- It can also give you a significant dose of antioxidants. Antioxidants are well-known for blocking free radicals, which basically means that they are able to help your pores and skin look more youthful and healthier.
- You can boost your immune system with coconut oil because it contains caprylic acid and antimicrobial lipids, which have antibacterial and antifungal property. Basically that means coconut oil can support in preventing sickness and rid the body of harmful bacteria in our insides and outsides.
- Coconut oil can help us absorb essential minerals that the body needs in order to be well. The components and fat that are found in coconut oil can also help our body absorb magnesium and calcium, which are extremely necessary for the health of our bones.
- For people who suffer with their blood sugar levels, coconut oil is an incredible option to try because it helps regulate blood sugar levels by improving blood glucose and the secretion of insulin.
In order to start benefiting from these five benefits, use coconut oil as your every day moisturizer and in your cooking as much as possible. Your dishes will without a doubt will be tastier and your skin, it will feel amazing. The next your at the store, make sure you put some coconut oil in your cart! 
What kind do we use? We usually buy Carrington Farms Organic Coconut Oil from Costco or Spectrum Naturals Organic Coconut Oil at our local grocer or online.
Do you use coconut oil? Do you mainly use it for skincare or cooking?
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I am so blessed to have been a part of Day2Day Joys for a whole year now! I enjoy getting to know you all through your comments and e-mails. Thank you for sharing your life with me!
For my first contributing post here, I had shared my love for Shea Butter with my Natural Shea Butter Suncreen recipe. My son has long struggled with eczema and psoriasis issues and most store bought sunscreens irritate his skin. Now we use Shea Butter in several other bath and body recipes in our home. One of which is a homemade lip balm recipe.
Tea Tree and Lemon Oil Lip Balm
2 ounces Shea Butter
2 ounces Cocoa Butter
(or use 4 ounces of one of the above)
4 ounces Coconut Oil
4 ounces Beeswax (pellets or block)
1 ounce Avocado Oil
1-2 ounces liquid Vitamin E
5-10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
5-10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Lip balm containers
Measure Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Beeswax into a crockpot. Melt on low for 1-2 hours. The beeswax takes the longest to melt. It you use pellets, it is much faster. When these ingredients have melted to a beautiful liquid gold, turn the crockpot down to warm. Add Avocado Oil, Vitamin E and Essential oils. Stir all ingredients together, then use a dropper to fill the tubes. I usually make 30-50 lip balms at a time and then use the rest for lotion bars. If you use chapstick tubes, you will get a little dent in the top as they cool. Just fill that in with another drop of the melted mixture.
I made these as a Mother’s Day gift this year, but they are a thoughtful and useful gift for any time of the year! Store them in the fridge or a cool place in your home until ready to use or giveaway.
Have you ever made any natural skincare products?
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Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer
Hi, Everyone! I am so very excited to be visiting with you at Day2Day Joys today! Thank you, Rachel!!
My name is Kelly and I blog over at Eyes on the Source.
Today, I wanted to share with you something relatively new to our family, but I am sure many of you have heard of or tried this product, already. We started using Shea Butter
I had heard of its super moisturizing qualities, but was uncertain of how it would react to his skin as he has a slight nut allergy. Shea butter is made from Shea (or Karite) tree nuts and I usually shy away from anything in the nut family for that reason.
Shea Butter is rich in vitamins A and E and fatty acids which helps the skin to retain elasticity, it also has antibacterial properties to speed healing. It encourages circulation and cellular restoration; it is rich in moisturizing nutrients the list goes on and on… So, hesitantly, we tried Shea Butter and it has worked wonders on my son’s skin!
And it turns out that Shea Butter has innumerable uses! Shea Butter has quickly become my family’s “go-to” remedy!
Here is a quick list of uses:
- Calm and heal eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis break outs
- Speed healing of sunburn and prevent peeling
- Stops itching from insect bites (also, antibacterial to protect from infection)
- Soften dry, cracked skin on heels and elbows
- Soothe and speed healing of cuts, scrapes and burns
- Soften cuticles
- Prevent and provide relief from diaper rash
- Fade stretch marks, skin blemishes and wrinkles
- Protects from windburn, razor burn and chapped skin
- Reduces joint pain and swelling
- Deep conditioning hair treatment and prevents dandruff when used on the scalp
- Natural sun protection of 4-5 SPF (from Vitamins E and F)
When I discovered the natural sun protection of Shea Butter, I couldn’t resist the idea of making my own sunscreen. My son’s skin is very irritated by regular over-the-counter sunscreen products and if you have done any research on sunscreen, you know that the chemicals on your skin are just as bad, if not worse, than getting sunburned. (check out the chemicals in any skin product here)
So, here is a simple recipe for Shea Butter Sunscreen!
The only difficult part of this recipe might be finding the ingredients! I had to order the Zinc Oxide online, but the rest of the ingredients I found at Walmart and the local health food store.
Shea Butter Sunscreen!
What you need:
- 1 C 100% pure Shea Butter
- 1/2 C Coconut Oil
- 4 ounces Beeswax (less if you want thinner lotion, but this if for water resistance)
- 1/2 C Olive Oil
- 2 t or more Liquid Vitamin E
- 3 T Zinc Oxide
Powder
What to do:
Combine all ingredients except the Zinc Oxide in crockpot. I highly recommend a crockpot liner for easy clean-up! Heat on high until all ingredients are completely melted. Will be a clear golden color. Then slowly, whisk in the three tablespoons of Zinc Oxide. Carefully, pour into Mason Jars or other heat safe containers and let sit uncovered until cooled. The SPF on this recipe is about 30, but adding more Zinc Oxide will make it higher.
**If you want to make a liquid sunscreen, try this natural homemade sunscreen oil recipe.
I am blessed to be with you all today! I’d love for you to connect with me on Facebook! Until next time~ Kelly@Eyes on the Source
What kind of sunscreen do you use? Have you ever made your own?
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