Handmade Coconut Oil Gifts Perfect For Those On Your Christmas List

It is the beautiful holiday season; many still want that excellent handmade gift idea. Perhaps you want an excellent gift for your family, close friends, teachers, or coworkers. Coconut oil can be used in so many ways, and since it has so many benefits for our bodies, especially during the cooler winter months, handmade coconut oil gifts are perfect for those on your Christmas list. 

Coconut oil is a unique and versatile product that benefits your body and skin. It rehydrates and quenches your body’s natural moisture, provides terrific nutrients, and even helps aid in digestion and boosts metabolism. On top of that, coconut oil has been used for thousands of years and is so versatile that it can be used on the skin, hair, lips, teeth, and in many different ways. You probably have a few products around the house that you use daily. Coconut oil could replace them all.

When thinking of a great handmade gift idea that won’t break the bank and you know others will enjoy, body scrubs are the perfect DIY option. So many times, you already have most of the ingredients around the house and can make them quickly and in many different ways.

Here are two body scrub recipes that we found and think would be awesome handmade coconut oil gift ideas!

Handmade Coconut Oil Gifts 

Of course, we love coconut oil, and coffee is another pretty yummy thing. Both coffee and coconut oil are rich in antioxidants and very beneficial for the skin. Other coffee scrubs are known to help firm and smooth skin and exfoliate, so adding coconut oil gives you that double punch! Here is an Organic Coconut Oil and Coffee Scrub we shared previously that we adore!

If you are looking for another option for a coffee and coconut oil scrub, here is one with cinnamon that we found on Coconut Mama that is also perfect for any handmade gift idea! Here is how you make it:

This Coffee Body Scrub with Coconut Oil we found on Coconut Mama is perfect for any handmade gift idea! Here is how you make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ground organic coffee
• 1 cup organic coconut sugar
• ½ cup organic coconut oil
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
• One tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt coconut oil and allow it to cool but not solidify.
2. Mix all ingredients and store them in an airtight container or mason jar.
3. Use 1-2 times a week (or daily).

Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub

When you use coconut oil body scrubs that you make on your own, one awesome thing is that you know exactly what products you are using on your skin. Sugar is great to include in body scrubs because it is a natural exfoliator that helps keep the skin silky and smooth. It can be used on your hands to keep them from drying out, especially during the colder months. Also, you can use it on your legs and feet to keep your skin smooth or even while shaving.

This Homemade Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub we found on New Leaf Wellness is another excellent gift option.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup granulated sugar (Use up to ½ cup if you want your scrub to have a more coarse, sand-like texture).
• ½ cup coconut oil
• One tablespoon citrus fruit zest (the juice from 1 piece of fruit such as grapefruit, lemon, or orange)
• ½ teaspoon (about 50 drops) of citrus essential oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients. Do not heat coconut oil before mixing; the hot oil will dissolve the sugar.

Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Another excellent handmade coconut oil gift idea for the holiday season is coconut oil cookies, and we found a delicious and easy chocolate chip cookie recipe on Food Network! When you switch out your butter for coconut oil when baking coolies, you will find that the cookies will have a light color and taste simply delicious. And remember that coconut oil provides excellent nutrients, helps aid in digestion, and boosts metabolism, so it is a win-win!

Ingredients:

• Two ¼ cups of all-purpose flour
• One teaspoon of acceptable salt
• ¾ cup virgin coconut oil
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• Two large eggs
• One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• One 12-ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F—line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Beat the coconut oil and sugars with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a second large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the eggs to the coconut oil mixture, one at a time, beating after each addition to incorporate; beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium, add the flour mixture, and beat until just incorporated.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Scoop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough onto each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Roll each into a ball with slightly wet hands.
6. Bake until the cookies are golden but still soft in the center, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
7. Let cookies cool for a few minutes on baking sheets, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Kapuluan Coconut is the perfect place to look if you need organic coconut oil.

Shop now and see for yourself what excellent benefits coconut oil has for your body and try out these handmade coconut oil gifts!