One of the first giveaways I did when I first starting doing giveaways was a Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway! I am happy to announce that Tropical Traditions is giving Cristi's Review's readers another chance to win this fabulous product!
You can read my Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil review here!
Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?
*Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
Coconut oil is so good for you in so many ways. There are so many ways it can be used too! Tropical Traditions was generous enough to send me a 32 oz container of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try. This oil is made from only the highest quality organic coconuts from rural areas in the Phillipines!
From the Tropical Traditions Website:
"Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is our highest
quality coconut oil. This premium Virgin Coconut Oil is handcrafted by family
producers in the Philippines using traditional methods passed down from previous
generations. We were the first ones to export Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines to the
United States back in 2001. Recent Studiesshow that traditionally-made coconut oils have
the highest amounts of antioxidants. Watch our video for more information about
this premium Virgin Coconut Oil."
I have sauteed several meals using coconut oil. My family of 5 have not seemed to notice that I switched oils on them. I like using coconut oil to pan fry things in instead of olive oil To change things up a bit. I have noticed when I add coconut oil to my morning smoothies, I feel more energetic!
I also decided to make one of my favorite treats to try out this coconut oil- magic shell. All it takes is coconut oil and chocolate chips. You melt them together and then pour it over your ice cream and voila! you have magic shell! This was easy and fun, next time I will let my kids make it! The recipe I used called for 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1 cup of chocolate chips. I thought there was a slight coconut flavor to the shell, but I thought it really added to the flavor!
Coconut oil is not only for cooking, it makes an excellent addition to your beauty regimen. I used it as a leave in conditioner on my hair. I just put some in my hands and brushed it through with my fingers and I am telling you, my hair has never been so shiny or soft in my life. I really wish I would have thought of this sooner. I think I will continue to do this once a week. I left it on for 20 minutes and then washed my hair like normal. I have been using coconut oil for years as a moisturizer. I have really dry skin and it works so well at helping relieve that dryness. A friend of mine suggested I try it as a make up remover, which I did...once again, with fabulous results. If you use it as a make up remover, then you've already moisturized your face with it.
From now until April 12th, Tropical Traditions will give you a second container of coconut oil free with the purchase of a jar. There are various sizes included in this sale, go check it out!
**Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product