How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence
coconut oil
noun-
Dab coconut oil around your hairline, avoiding touching any hair.
— Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2020 -
Clerks sit in empty shops scented with coconut oil, and there are no crowds to enjoy the salty breezes and cooler climes.
— Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 2 July 2020 -
Any kind of oil — such as coconut oil, baby oil, or argan oil — can also work as a cleanser to remove hair dye.
— Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2020 -
For example, sweet almond oil and coconut oil will keep up to one year, while grapeseed oil will only do for six months.
— Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2020 -
The best way to prevent it from staining is to address the spill before the coconut oil sets into fabric or clothing.
— Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 -
Warm the cream between your hands for a few seconds to let the coconut oil emulsify a little before applying to your feet.
— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 -
Coconut sugar, coconut flakes and coconut oil lend this berry crisp a nutty, tropical aroma.
— Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2020 -
It is then washed in coconut oil for 24 hours, which infuses flavors of coconut into the drink without adding oiliness.
— Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2020 -
The gentle scalp scrub has soothing peppermint oil and moisturizing coconut oil to smooth away dryness or flaking.
— Nykia Spradley, Allure, 20 Aug. 2020 -
Ayesha said that her daily routine typically begins with a coffee with Ghee and coconut oil blended.
— Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, 10 Aug. 2020 -
It low-key pulls double duty as a hair treatment and styling product, thanks to the nourishing aloe vera and coconut oil ingredients.
— Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2020 -
Coconut water, pit-less dates, a bit of cacao, cashews, and coconut oil (plus a dash of salt!) come together to create a thick pudding, which is dusted with chia seeds.
— Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2020 -
Add a tablespoon of coconut oil, grapeseed or vegetable oil until glistening, but not smoking: about 30 seconds.
— Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 -
Key Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, hyaluronic acid Size: 0.42 oz.
— Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 -
The dermatologist-test beard oil features coconut oil and Vitamin E for extra hydration.
— Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024 -
In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Dec. 2020 -
Gently fluff the rice with a fork and stir in any coconut oil on the surface.
— Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021 -
Spray or rub coconut oil on the lamb and dip each lollipop into the spice mix.
— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023 -
In a large bowl, whisk the coconut oil, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021 -
The base of this shampoo bar is coconut oil, which might be too heavy for guys with fine hair.
— Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023 -
In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
— Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2023 -
Stir in the palm or coconut oil, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
— Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2022 -
The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
— Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 -
Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
— Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
— Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022 -
Substitute olive oil or coconut oil for the butter and omit the flour.
— Rebecca White, Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2020 -
But all the coconut oil in the world could not suspend a fresh lilac in its mid-May state of florescence.
— Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024 -
People rave about the properties of coconut oil, so that’s a good place to start.
— Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2020 -
Just combine fresh flowers with coconut oil, beeswax, and Shea butter, and place in a mold to set.
— Sierra Guardiola, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021 -
In a medium saucepan, warm the coconut milk and coconut oil over low heat until the temp reaches 110°F.
— Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
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