Coconut oil made at home is one beauty product you will love to have all the time .I like to use body oil as part of my daily beauty routine. I suddenly ran out of my regular brand and with no time to get to the shops, I decided to do it my self. Thanks to Mma (as I call my mum) for all the things I learnt growing up. You suddenly find that you were equipped to find solutions for some things in life, making your body oil like Coconut oil.
The exciting part of the making of “Aran Isip” (efik language for Coconut oil) is the eating of the sweet slurry that remains after the coconut oil has been drained out of the pot. As children, we will hang around the kitchen as soon as we start smelling the aroma of oil in the kitchen. As soon as the pot is cool enough to handle,we will scrambled for the slurry,scrapping to the last spoon.
This is exactly what I did a few days ago,I enjoyed it and saw my house help hoping in vain that something will be left in the pot:)
Coconut oil can be used in rice dishes, biscuits or cookies.It contains saturated fats so be moderate when using it in cooking. It can also be used to moisturize your hair. Meanwhile I am heading off to the bathroom to lavish my oil on this thirsty skin.
How to make the Coconut oil?
Grate 1-2 whole coconuts.
Using warm water extract the milk like you want to cook coconut rice.
Do not use much water as the milk has to be boiled to dry. Ensure to squeeze out as much milk as possible.
Boil the milk till dry and your oil starts to appear.
Boil until the slurry turns very light brown but not burnt.
At this point the oil is all extracted.
Drain oil straight from the fire into a metal bowl immediately.
Allow to cool and pour into your bottle.
please can i use this oil to fry food for my kit and how do i apply it on my body ie do i pour it in my cream or just apply direct. i think i love this.
Hi,Joy. I have not tried frying with Coconut oil. Because it is saturated oil ,I believe it will smoke a bit , so I will not advise. You can how ever use in cooking rice without frying it and this is lovely . To use as cosmetic, I just rub on my skin just like any lotion. You may want to mix with your lotion but I have tried it that way.
please can i use this oil to fry food for my kids and how do i apply this oil on my body ie do i pour it in my cream or apply it directly on. thank you so much for sharing
How do I extract the milk? Do I just pour warm water over it and squeeze out the water? Thank you.
That is exactly what you do
im loving this can’t wait to try this too.
Hi,Sandra. Yes go ahead and try, at least you are sure of authentic coconut oil .
woah this is good will sure give it a try, can I also add it to my hair cream or apply directly? Thanks
Hi,Patie. You may wish to apply it to your hair directly without mixing with your hair cream. It is better to allow each product work on their own.
Awww!!! this is really nice! i love using coconut oil for my hair. Works like magic for hair growth.
Hi,Dobby.Hope you get the benefit from your oil when you get to make it.
Good day ma. Lovely blog u’ve got here. I stumbled on it earlier today n my phone has known no rest since! About coconut oil, can I make it from store bought cocon milk or milk reconstituted from coconut powder?
Thanks,
New blog convert
Hi, Oma. I have not tried to make coconut oil from store bought coconut milk or powder. I use natural coconut.it might be worth trying to see if this will reduce process time for making coconut oil. Thanks for following on the blog.:)
I got to know about coconut oil as hair oil about 3 years back and I am always proud of myself when ever I have to open my hair at the saloon or when am with my hubby or friends. However, I have always thought the procedure was a long and hectic thing and so a woman makes it for me….. a very small lacasera bottle for 2500 naira! Now I know better and she has to be sacked immediately! Thanks a lot ma, your blog is inspirations and I am a better wife and cook since I got this blog from my sister a month ago.
I got to know about coconut oil as hair oil about 3 years back and I am always proud of myself when ever I have to open my hair at the saloon or when am with my hubby or friends. However, I have always thought the procedure was a long and hectic thing and so a woman makes it for me….. a very small lacasera bottle for 2500 naira! Now I know better and she has to be sacked immediately! Thanks a lot ma, your blog is inspirations and I am a better wife and cook since I got this blog from my sister a month ago.
Hi, Sherifa . I am glad to hear that I have saved you some money. Well maybe we can pair up to start commercial production* wink * wink. Also thank you for the kind words about my blog. Thanks for following my blog.
Oh this is great can’t wait to try it.Thank you
I love your blog! Welldone ma!
Hello Esther, tnx a lot for stopping by my blog. Please do follow the blog so you can get all our new posts.
This is amazing
Hi, Olansile. Yes it is amazing and easy too. If you don’t want to grate the coconut you can blend then squeeze out the milk.
pls can i use it for bathing or hair washing?
Hello, Rosy. As a bath oil, yes I believe Coconut oil will be interesting. For the hair I will recommend use after washing hair. I know people will rather use mayonnaise to condition the hair before washing. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Please follow us so you get to be notified of new posts.
sure am going to do this. All thanks to you.
Oh! My gudness!! I so much love this,av been waiting all my life to knw how I can xtract coconut oil naturally all by myself. Thank u so very much ma for letting me knw its this simple.GOD bless u nd more gresse to ur elbow. More amazing food recipe pls! Wink..
Loving this. Blog, thanks for the coconut oil, have to try it immediately
Hi, Blessing. Thanks for liking the blog.
Hello Ma, God bless you richly for this as i have heard the wonders of coconut oil. Pls do pardon my foolish questions: can i use it in lieu of my normal body cream/oil?
How do i use it on my hair for effective results?
Thanks ma.
Hi, Constance. You can add the coconut oil to your lotion for more oiliness or use it on its own on the skin. To use for the hair you simply use to oil the hair when styling.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
How do we apply it on our hair?
Hello Tessy, just apply to the hair and scalp when styling after washing.
Hello ma, do I need 2 add d oil 2any cream, n how do I apply it. Tnks
Ma,i was at the CWFI meeting u were a guest on saturday,i must say thank you.I love this coconut oil but i will like to ask if the oil will make a light skinned person dark?
Hello Clara. Thank you for checking out my blog. Coconut oil will not darken the skin at all.