The Conscious Collective
Eczema Relief for Incredibly Dry Skin: How to Get Rid of It!
When you think of coconut oil, you might think of cooking or using it for your hair. What you may not realize is that coconut oil is used for so much more, including topical use, skin treatments, eczema relief - you name it, coconut oil does it!
Giving Tuesday
Conscious Coconut is a social enterprise fueled by love. Giving back is embedded in every nook and cranny of our business, year round. We have committed to helping everyone along our journey including our farmers and factory workers overseas, adults with disabilities in Tampa Bay, and hungry kids nationwide. Read more about ways that we work with Fair Trade USA, the MacDonald Training Center, and Feeding America below.
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season is upon us, and we wanted to share some recipes we love that include our favorite healthy fat and metabolism booster, coconut oil! Our favorite recipes are broken down into four categories - healthy, flavorful hors d'oeuvres, nutrient packed entrees, simple sides, and tasty desserts. Try one of each to make one happy, healthy Thanksgiving dinner. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Superfood Thanksgiving
Part 1 - Hors D'oeuvres
Part 2 - Entrees
Part 3 - Sides
Part 4 - Desserts
Boost Your Immune System Like a Boss
Did you know that coconut oil is jam-packed with lauric acid, which has natural antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties? It is known to fight bacteria, reduce candida, and create a hostile environment for viruses. Coconut oil also boosts an already weakened immune system by improving white blood cell counts, which helps the body directly fight viruses. Whip up a cup of our favorite immune boosting turmeric & coconut oil tea to stay strong and healthy throughout flu season!
Celebrate the Heart of Fair Trade
Fair Trade Month is a time to spread the word about who and where our products come from. This means putting the spotlight on challenges like child labor in cocoa and slavery in seafood, and also celebrating the farms, factories, brands and retailers that are doing things differently.
September is Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and their network of over 200 food banks to fight hunger nationwide.
DIY Beach Waves With Only 3 Ingredients
Everyone knows one of the best parts of a beach visit is the beach hair. There’s just something about the perfectly undone beach waves and mermaid hair that a day at the beach gives you.
Summer self care DIYs
Summer is winding down, school is just around the corner (if it hasn’t already started for you!), and you may be wondering how on Earth it’s almost 2020. Take this as your sign to slow down and give yourself some self-care love this week. Here are a few ideas that take no more than 10 minutes to do.
What You Have is Enough
This week, gratitude was really on my mind. First, I came across a quote on Instagram that made me think about gratitude from a fresh perspective. “Gratitude turns what you have into enough.” Then another friend posted about Yale’s extremely popular happiness class. And again, the focus was gratitude.
Hiking with coconut oil: the perfect multi-use tool on the trails
Even if your summer vacation plans are more pine needles than white sand, you can still pack your coconut oil travel size tube. Coconut oil is a multitasker and is perfect for hiking, camping, or backpacking when you need to travel light.