Just for fun, I thought I’d start a new blog series where I share a few of my favorite things, in hopes that you’ll share a few of yours as well, and we might all find some great new things along the way!
First up … coconut oil. I only recently began using coconut oil, but so far I love it! I’ve been keeping two jars on hand, one in the kitchen and a separate one in the bathroom. So if you come to visit, there’s no need to worry that my face moisturizer is also being used as an ingredient in my granola!
Starting with the kitchen, studies have shown cooking/baking with coconut oil helps our bodies resist viruses and bacteria, helps to increase metabolism (who doesn’t love that?), and reduces cholesterol (making it a great substitute for butter in baking), among other benefits.
Moving to the bathroom, I’ve found coconut oil to be a great moisturizer for both skin and hair. You can use just a dab of the oil on dry hair to smooth ends and frizz. Or, apply it as a conditioner, letting it set for 30 minutes to an hour before washing your hair. It also makes a great shaving cream or after shave lotion.
I’ve been using Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, which I found on Amazon and also at my local Giant. Share a product that you’ve been loving lately to be entered to win your very own jar of coconut oil!
