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From stretch marks to whiter teeth: Unconventional uses for coconut oil

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Coconut oil has long been lauded for both its beauty and health benefits. Our mothers and grandmothers would often use this oil on their hair and skin. More recently, we have discovered more than 100 uses for coconut oil. Here are some less well known benefits of coconut oil.

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