coconut oil Archives - Busy Moms Helper

You’ve read and most likely heard the news – coconut oil is a true miracle worker for our health and appearance. The oil has amazing benefits and has been used since the dawn of time to create pitch-perfect natural remedies. From improving the appearance of our skin to boosting our immunity, the oil can do wonders for our health.

Let’s see what makes coconut oil so powerful.

Coconut Oil Health Benefits

The oil is composed of highly important compounds.

Caprylic acid
Capric acid
Lauric acid

Rare substances that can only be found in this oil, the combination of these three acids is the reason why coconut oil works like a charm. Even better, it’s highly versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Rubbing it on your skin can help treat numerous conditions while consuming coconut oil will oil-up your system and help fight diseases.

Here are some of the amazing benefits this wondrous oil offers:

Health Uses

Relieves Pain

Coconut oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming it regularly can lower inflammation and drastically reduce any type of pain.

Great for Your Thyroid

Did you know that the oil is great for your thyroid gland? Thanks to the presence of healthy fats, it can boost the function of your thyroid and keep it running at an optimal level.

Improves Bone Health

Consume the oil every day and it’ll boost your bone and joint health like nothing else.

Beauty Benefits

Eliminates Dandruff

Apply some of the oil on the roots of your hair to get rid of dandruff once and for all.

Great Against Dermatitis

Rub coconut oil on your skin to treat atopic dermatitis and treat your dry and itchy skin.

Natural Lip Balm

Do your lips crack in the winter? Just rub a bit of coconut oil – it works much better than any lip balm.

Cooking

Better Than Any Cooking Oil

Use coconut oil for cooking to improve the taste of any dish and give it a healthier touch.

Great Homemade Mayo

Use coconut oil as the base for homemade mayo. It’s lighter, tastes even better, and most importantly, it won’t raise your cholesterol levels.

Add It to Smoothies

Want to give your smoothies an edge? Just add some coconut oil – it will improve their taste and their benefits as well.

Making homemade gifts doesn’t have to be time consuming and hard. This luxurious Peppermint Sugar Scrub is ready in just a few minutes. It’s perfect everyone on your list that could use some pampering! #EasyHomemadeGifts

Every year, I made lots of different homemade bath and beauty gifts for my family and friends. I love coming up with new texture and scent combinations. This peppermint sugar scrub is a classic. It’s a must-have for the holidays!

The recipe below makes approximately 1 cup. This is a good size for a stocking stuffer type gift. You can make a bigger batch if you’re making it for multiple people. It is easiest, however, if you don’t multiply it more than 4 times. (It is difficult to dye the sugar and mix the essential oil throughout in huge batches).

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

½ cup coconut oil (room temp)

1 cup Sugar, granulated

5 drops Peppermint essential oil

1 drop Red food coloring

Directions

In a bowl, combine the coconut oil and sugar. Mix until well combined. You’re looking for a texture of wet sand.

Add the peppermint oil and mix well. If the mixture is not scented strong enough for you, add in small increments until you reach the strength you desire.

In a small container, place about 1/3 of the sugar scrub and combine with the food coloring. Mix well.

In a jar, start by layering the uncolored sugar scrub on the bottom of the jar, add the colored sugar scrub, and then top with the last bit of scrub.

Keep at room temperature in a covered container.

You can also mix this up in your stand mixer, or using a hand mixer. I like this method also, as the sugar scrub gets really well combined that way.

To use, simply massage into wet skin. The coconut oil helps to moisturize your skin. The sugar granules buff and polish. Skin will feel soft and smooth! (This is especially nice as a foot scrub.)

I hope you have enjoyed this easy homemade gift tutorial. Leave me a comment and let me know if you’d like to receive a Peppermint Sugar Scrub this holiday season!

Find More DIY Beauty Gift Ideas on Pinterest

Follow Juggling Act Mama – Ang Paris’s board DIY Health & Beauty on Pinterest.