I love Coconut. I use it as a makeup remover and to moisturize my legs. Here is a list of 10 ways to use to Coconut oil for The July 5 issue of First Magazine.

1. Moisturizer - Massage into hands, legs, feet and decollete - the oil’s moisture-locking lipids will give skin a soft glow.

2. Nail Strengthener - Work into nails to create a hydrating seal that will help prevent brittleness and hangnails.

3. Lip Balm - Dot onto lips to keep them supple (and tasty!).

4. Facial Scrub - To restore radiance, add a packet of sugar (I personally like brown, organic sugar) to a dollop of the oil and massage into your face, then rinse.

5. Anti-Frizz Serum - Apply a dab to hair to seal the cuticle and repel island frizzies.

6. Deodorant - Thanks to it’s bacteria-killing lauric acid, smearing on a glob of the oil will nix foot and body odor.

7. Acne treatment - When dabbed on breakouts, the oil’s lauric acid will gently heal acne without dehydrating skin.

8. Anti-itch cream - Swipe a film over bug bites or rahses, letting the oil’s anti-inflammatory agents soothe the itch.

9. Lubricant - Sure, the oil is perfect for squeaky suitcase wheels, but a smidge also relieves “down-there” dryness.

10. Stomach soother - Dissolve a spoonful in hot tea and sip. The oil’s antimicrobial acids will help ward off indigestion-causing bacteria and parasites.