Coconut Oil, Miracle Stuff!

So If you haven't already discovered the power of coconut oil you need to run to the store right meow and pick yourself up a tub of organic cold pressed coconut oil. You can do anything with this stuff! It literally can cure just about any ailment, you can cook with it, use it to add to a smoothie, put it on anything!

Moisturizer

Body lotion

Cloth Diaper rash cream

Makeup remover, even waterproof!

Took gun grease off my husbands hands 

Hair conditioner, overnight hair treatment

Eczema 

Deodorant when mixed with baking soda and essential oil

Toothpaste mixed with baking soda and EO like peppermint or cinnamon

Shaving cream

Acne

Aftershave

Stimulate eyebrow and lash growth

You can just eat it to add a few good calories to your day

Cramps

Antibacterial

Pinkeye

Asthma

Migraines 

Warts

Antiviral

Lice

Cold sores

Dandruff

Kills fungus

Burns

Bug bites

Scrapes 

Sunscreen

Lip balm

Cellulite

Bug repellent

Softens feet

Eat a spoonful with your vitamins to aid in absorption 

Sugar scrub

I wasn't joking when I said there were a ton of use! There are more than these but you get the picture. Coconut oil is essential for any green home. Tell me how you use it in your home in the comments!

Homemade deodorant and toothpaste

So my goal in life(so far) is to make anything and everything! And if I can make it out of good natural products that are better for me and my family than their store bought counter product then even better! So today's Pinterest project is homemade deodorant. Notice I said deodorant NOT antiperspirant. Conventional antiperspirant is bad for you because it contains aluminum and parabens.

It's simple to make and the ingredients necessary should already be a staple in any "green" home. You will need:

  5-6 tablespoons coconut oil organic and cold pressed. This had so many uses you need in your home. Like yesterday.

1/4 cup Arrowroot powder/starch- thickens your deodorant.

1/4 cup baking soda 

Container- I used a small seasonal butter container that I saved. I save everything in my home that would normally be thrown away. You never know when you might need it!

Essential oils- optional but makes a great addition. I used lavender E.O. But Vanilla would be great too.

Mix well and pour into container. Rub a small dab on your armpits and your done! The whole process literally takes 5 minute and the container should last 2-3 months of daily use.

For the toothpaste I used an old peanutbutter jar. 

6 tbl spoons coconut oil

6 tbl spoons baking soda

And 25 drops of peppermint essential oil

Mix really well. I melted the oil slightly in the microwave 10-15 second so make sure it blended well. Then refrigerated to solidify again. Optionally, you can add stevia to your mix to sweeten it but I preferred it without sugar. 

I just made it tonight and used it on my teeth and they feel amazing and so fresh! You have got to try this recipe.