How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
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  • To make the curry: In a saute pan, warm the coconut oil over medium heat.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 5 May 2020
  • Substitute coconut oil for the butter and the flax mixture for the egg.
    — cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • The model mixes a dash of coconut oil with a smidge of honey and a spoonful of brown sugar.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Equal parts of castile soap, witch hazel, and coconut oil make for a really, really good makeup remover.
    — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 1 May 2020
  • Made from coconut oil and rosehip oil, this hydrating mask strengthens hair and prevents breakage.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Individuals with eczema-prone skin, on the other hand, may choose a shower oil that contains coconut oil.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Mix 1 Tbsp of coconut oil, 1 Tbsp of honey and 1 tsp lemon juice.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 22 May 2020
  • Melt the coconut oil either by heating in a small saucepan over low heat or microwaving in a small bowl in 5-second increments.
    — cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • Repair: Try a coconut oil and honey mask from Wild and Naturals.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 22 May 2020
  • In a search of the web, coconut oil, mashed bananas, yogurt and dairy cream also are mentioned as natural lotions and ointments.
    — Joan Rusek, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2020
  • It’s made with a sugar and coconut oil blend to smooth and moisturize after gently exfoliating your scalp or body.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The sweeteners used are coconut sugar and maple syrup, and there’s also virgin coconut oil, vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink sea salt.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Creams and serums: Add rice water to a base ingredient, such as coconut oil, and massage it into your skin, or add rice water to a favorite moisturizer or serum.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Add all the liquid ingredients (coconut oil, essential oil, water, and food coloring) into a separate jar, then shake until mixed.
    — Dana Parra, Seventeen, 18 May 2020
  • And, for vegans and individuals who avoid dairy, Watts suggested replacing the butter with coconut oil.
    — Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 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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