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By now, you’re all probably all using lots of coconut oil in your cooking and baking, but did you know that coconut oil has a ton of non-dietary uses too? The list is pretty much endless, but here are 21 ways that you can use coconut oil besides for eating! Want more coconut oil info? I have an entire section on my site devoted to coconut oil & health, but here are a few of my favorites:

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21 Non-Dietary Uses for Coconut Oil

  • Body care (lotion, lip balm, deodorant, makeup remover, massage oil, body scrubstoothpaste, etc.)
  • Hair care (conditioning, styling, etc.)
  • Personal lubricant (not safe with latex)
  • Mascara brush cleaner
  • Use for treating lice or pink eye
  • Carrier oil for homemade baby wipes
  • Cleaning paint brushes (instead of mineral spirits)
  • Detailing the inside of your car (add a little to a soft cloth and polish)
  • Lubricate kitchen scissors when cutting sticky foods (like dates, marshmallows, etc.)
  • Use to clean and store mouthguard
  • Shine your houseplant’s leaves
  • Non-toxic Goo Gone
  • Wooden cutting board conditioner
  • Base for homemade insect repellent
  • Metal polish
  • Leather moisturizer
  • Season cast iron pans
  • WD-40 substitute
  • Guitar string lubricant
  • Natural sunscreen
  • Furniture polish

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