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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