There’s a reason why everyone—and we mean everyone—is talking about coconut oil these days. From raw foodies, to vegan chefs, to Paleo eaters, the internet is ablaze with rave reviews about this trending ingredient. Even if you’re not a fan of the flavor, we know at least nine other ways to use it. The beauty benefits alone will earn it a new spot in your medicine cabinet. We always have a big jar at home because we love using it as lotion after a shower.

Because coconut oil is ultra-moisturizing, it’s perfect for everything from DIY body
scrubs to hair masks. Rub a dollop of it on your skin to see what we mean. It’ll leave you feeling baby-soft, and it’s all-natural, unlike a lot of lotions out there. Check out a few of the ways you can use coconut oil:

• In a stir fry or quick sauté
• As a butter substitute in baking
• To make raw chocolate bars
• In a supercharged smoothie
• In bulletproof coffee
• Spread on toast
• In oil pulling
• As a moisturizer
• As a leave-in conditioner
• As lip balm
• To soothe itchy skin or bug bites
• As a natural treatment for lice
• To relieve the pain of a sore throat
• In a DIY body butter
• As a makeup remover

Of course, not all coconut oil is created equal—you’ll want to shop for organic, fair trade, and virgin options. Why? First, virgin coconut oil is the most minimally processed product you can buy. While refined oil comes from dried coconut meat that is bleached and chemically processed, virgin oil is extracted from fresh coconuts. Going organic also ensures the finished product won’t be contaminated by any pesticides or harmful additives. Finally, choose fair trade to ensure all the local farm workers were fairly compensated and ethically treated.

An easy way to make sure you’re getting only the highest quality coconut oil on the market? Try Nutiva’s version! For a limited time, Thrive Market is giving away a FREE jar of  Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Claim your FREE gift today before they’re gone!

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