Coconut oil as a lotion and Soap - Page 4

Tooter · 03-29-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sammygrrrrl

Ok thanks.

Do you find it stains your clothing? I was afraid to get dressed for a good 30 minutes afterwards.

Can you tell me how you mix the oils? Do you layer the almond on top of the EVCO? Would a layer of lotion work as well? If I use just the CO, will that dry my skin out?

The great thing about coconut oil, is that it doesn't stain your clothes or sheets. It's not like baby oil at all (which does stain).

Is it trying? Well, it truly softens your skin and does wonders, but after you have absorbed it all (and it's dried off) it has a "drying" effect, but it's unlike one I can describe. It's like your skin won't hold the moisture in, but has all these other wonderful effects. Does that make sense?

A layer of lotion on top of the coconut oil would work to keep the moisture in. You would do great doing that. I have a store bought Hemp oil (which also has coconut oil) Store bought lotion that I use as well for That, Under clothes (for the day)

At night, I will put on the Coconut Oil and then On top of that I will rub in Sweet almond oil before I go to bed.

HTH

MichelleM · 03-29-2008, 05:23 PM

For those who put it on your face or hair do you use the GOOD StUFF or can you use the cheaper brands?

I have the 'extra virgin' and the super cheap walmart brand "Louana'. Im wondering which I should use for cooking and which for face and hair??

right now I use the cheap stuff on my face as moisturizer and it really does work well! I jsut started using it instead of a HAIR GEL too!!

Its amazing stuff. I like to cook with the good stuff though.

Tooter · 03-29-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleM

For those who put it on your face or hair do you use the GOOD StUFF or can you use the cheaper brands?

I have the 'extra virgin' and the super cheap walmart brand "Louana'. Im wondering which I should use for cooking and which for face and hair??

right now I use the cheap stuff on my face as moisturizer and it really does work well! I jsut started using it instead of a HAIR GEL too!!

Its amazing stuff. I like to cook with the good stuff though.

I use the Good Stuff (Extra Virgin) for my face, body and hair. I want the healing properties on my skin, hair and body.

I have heard that people use the Louana brand on their face, skin and body because it doesn't have the drying effect and holds moisture in.

You can use the Louana and alot of people like it. I don't because I want the antibacterial, anti-yeast, antiviral, etc... benefits.

ETA: It's just a personal choice. I Don't think there is a "right or wrong". It's what works best for you and your wants and needs.

MichelleM · 03-29-2008, 06:33 PM

Thanx Tooter. Have you ever used CO on your hair while it was DRY? AFTER styling it? I tried that INSTEAD of hair gel and amazingly it works.lol.

I didnt like all the chemicals in the hair gels and my bf was getting allergic reactions to it.

Tooter · 03-29-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleM

Thanx Tooter. Have you ever used CO on your hair while it was DRY? AFTER styling it? I tried that INSTEAD of hair gel and amazingly it works.lol.

I didnt like all the chemicals in the hair gels and my bf was getting allergic reactions to it.

No, I haven't. I'm going to have to try that!! Style and Condition at the same time!! I like that idea!

I Have only used it as a Conditioner. I'll give it a "shot" tomorrow. Thank you.

sammygrrrrl · 03-29-2008, 09:43 PM

dawnyama and Tooter,

You can use this on your face? What about the treatment of bad skin? My niece has bad skin, white bumps, blackheads, acne and she has tried everything. My sister is against accutane and retinols because of the serenity and harshness.

How would you clean w/ EVCO? Rub in and remove w/ tissue? and would you also then moisturize using it right after?

Tooter · 03-30-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sammygrrrrl

dawnyama and Tooter,

You can use this on your face? What about the treatment of bad skin? My niece has bad skin, white bumps, blackheads, acne and she has tried everything. My sister is against accutane and retinols because of the serenity and harshness.

How would you clean w/ EVCO? Rub in and remove w/ tissue? and would you also then moisturize using it right after?

It does work against acne. Remember it's anti-yeast, anti-viral etc...

I use it to clean my face and as a make up remover. I put some in my hands (I use more then when I use it for a lotion) to melt and just rub it all over my face. I then wash it off with a wet wash cloth. Then I warm just a little on my hands and rub it in as a lotion.

Don't have your niece use anything else (like another lotion or oil) on top of her skin and Coconut oil. Just have her use the CO at first. You don't want to have anything getting in the way of it "healing" her skin.

If she has too much oil on her skin and it feels greasy...Just have her use a towel or dry wash cloth to wipe off the excess.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-30-2008, 05:26 AM

Doesnt it get worse before it gets better? The acne that is. I have heard that the CO will kind of like "draw" it out and it seems to get worse before it gets better. I dunno. Just what I have heard on some of the threads.

dawnyama · 03-30-2008, 06:56 AM

My 12 yr old is concerned about his skin as well. He has these bumps on his face and has asked me what to do. I automatically said coconut oil. I showed how my face looked and suggested he do the same. I use coconut soap to wash with, coconut oil to put on when I step out of the shower and for the dryness, when I feel tight in my face, I put TT Baby Silk on top. Now my eldest is putting coconut oil only where he needs it--his cheeks. On top of that nothing else. He wants to use lotion, but I told him never to put just any lotion on his face. He doesn't understand just yet about how the face is very different than the rest of your body when you have bumps on it. Just follow what Tooter has posted and she will have great skin. Jamie is right in that it might get worse before it gets better. Tell your niece to stick with it and she will see results. A lot of people will quit without knowing this. I tell you this as someone who in college my mom wanted me on Accutane because I had blemishes so bad. The once a month pregnancy testing scared me away--they do not want you pregnant while taking it as it causes horrible deformities in the fetus. I wasn't even in a relationship at the time and they still insisted on the testing. How awful! Glad I didn't go that route.

DavesGirl · 03-30-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

I use the Good Stuff (Extra Virgin) for my face, body and hair. I want the healing properties on my skin, hair and body.

I have heard that people use the Louana brand on their face, skin and body because it doesn't have the drying effect and holds moisture in.

You can use the Louana and alot of people like it. I don't because I want the antibacterial, anti-yeast, antiviral, etc... benefits.

ETA: It's just a personal choice. I Don't think there is a "right or wrong". It's what works best for you and your wants and needs.

I use the Louana brand right now for oil pulling occasionally on my hands & elbows. Are you saying that the virgin coconut oil would be better? I don't cook with it very often, but would like start using it on skin, ingesting up to 3 Tbsp a day. What benefits would I not get from the Louana? TIA.

wifezilla · 03-30-2008, 10:37 AM

The best treatment for teenaged zits is a low carb diet! Sure, the coconut oil can't hurt, but carbs are turning out to be the big culprit for acne...

Wifezilla's Way: Low Carb: A Great Zit Zapper!

Locarb4me · 03-30-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wifezilla

Red palm oil is nasty.

It sure is.

Locarb4me · 03-30-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sammygrrrrl

So what do you all do? Use your oil as a lotion? I have the Nutiva brand. I tried to use it and it is so greasy. I also don't feel like I have the control I might have w/ a more liquid oil. But Tooter didn't you say that only EVCO has the health properties? Does EVCO come in a liquid?

I am so confused. LOL

Has anyone used the Tropical Tradition lotions? Would that work as well?

I've used their coconut hand and body cream and also their deodorant. Both are really nice.

Locarb4me · 03-30-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WildflowerMama

Hey! I'm Amcal

Well, isn't this cool, a coupla Dishers on a Low Carb forum!

Nice to see you here!

Samantha42 · 03-30-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennyl

I would think that a natural product like coconut oil might be safer on private parts than a chemical lubricant. Of course I'm no doctor, but I don't see how it could be harmful

I will be a doctor

, and I must say that I completely agree. A natural oil like coconut could probably offer protection versus many organisms since it is has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Not that it should be sole protection-- nor do I think it should be used with condoms since it may decrease their effectiveness. But in general, I think it seems like a great natural alternative to traditional KY jelly--- whose ingredients are:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Glucono Delta Lactone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Methylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide

THAT seems gross. Shudder.

debkeversole · 03-31-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Samantha42

I will be a doctor

, and I must say that I completely agree. A natural oil like coconut could probably offer protection versus many organisms since it is has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Not that it should be sole protection-- nor do I think it should be used with condoms since it may decrease their effectiveness. But in general, I think it seems like a great natural alternative to traditional KY jelly--- whose ingredients are:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Glucono Delta Lactone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Methylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide

THAT seems gross. Shudder.

sammygrrrrl · 04-03-2008, 08:44 PM

Ok well I ordered the TT lotion and mouisturizer to add as a sealant for my skin and my face.

I have to say I have not noticed much difference on my skin, but my niece said her blackheads look clerer, although her skin is a bit dry and scaly after using CO on her face. IS that normal, like some sort of cleansing thing going on?She has also brroken out a bit more, but I think that is normal right? Like getting worse before it gets better? She is determined to stick w/ it though because my sister will not put her on harsh medicines.

Also, CO does stain clothing! Or at least ours!!! She has ruined 2 pyjama tops and I have ruined DBF's T shirts. Any advice on oil removal from clothing? I read online baby powder, so I have it in the stains settin in. Laundry day is tomorrow so we'll see.

jacksmixedtape · 04-03-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wifezilla

Red palm oil is nasty.

What does it taste like? I was thinking of getting a jar from TT because of all the purported health benefits. It's certainly an interesting color.

wifezilla · 04-04-2008, 02:45 AM

It tastes like vaseline...only worse.

LoraJR72 · 04-04-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Ditto for me.

I use it to cleanse my face, moisturize, eat, and sun bathe.

Great stuff!

Your skin looks great, too!

Will this help me with stretch marks on my shrinking gravy gut?

I know Whole Foods has a whole section of CO products but kind of expensive. Is there a cheaper online alternative?

LoraJR72 · 04-04-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wifezilla

The best treatment for teenaged zits is a low carb diet! Sure, the coconut oil can't hurt, but carbs are turning out to be the big culprit for acne...

Wifezilla's Way: Low Carb: A Great Zit Zapper!

I knew it was french fries all along!

Nice pic of Wifezilla, too!

jacksmixedtape · 04-06-2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks so much for this thread, Tooter. I have been using EVCO as a toner on my face every night along with jojoba oil around the eyes, and my skin has never looked better!

Also, I use it to clean my navel piercing (along with pure aloe gel), and it is healing very quickly. I need to buy a gallon of this stuff!

Skinny Train · 04-06-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sammygrrrrl

Ok well I ordered the TT lotion and mouisturizer to add as a sealant for my skin and my face.

I have to say I have not noticed much difference on my skin, but my niece said her blackheads look clerer, although her skin is a bit dry and scaly after using CO on her face. IS that normal, like some sort of cleansing thing going on?She has also brroken out a bit more, but I think that is normal right? Like getting worse before it gets better? She is determined to stick w/ it though because my sister will not put her on harsh medicines.

Also, CO does stain clothing! Or at least ours!!! She has ruined 2 pyjama tops and I have ruined DBF's T shirts. Any advice on oil removal from clothing? I read online baby powder, so I have it in the stains settin in. Laundry day is tomorrow so we'll see.

Use Shout Gel stain remover. It's oil based and helps break down the oily stain. Hope this helps.

wifezilla · 04-06-2008, 03:32 PM

Coconut oil alone can be a bit drying. Mix it with Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil.

Me-Happy Landing · 04-06-2008, 06:33 PM

My first day here and I'm glad to find this thread. I have spent quite a few minutes standing in front of the suntan oil shelves at most of the major stores trying to pick out a suntan oil. They all have such unnatural ingredients that I never bought any of them. I try to sunbath some of my limbs everyday to get vitamin D but I don't like looking at dry skin. This is a great reminder of benefits and ease of using pure coconut oil. I love it. I used it today and it looked great gleaming in the sun.

03-30-2008, 06:56 AM	#99
dawnyama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 840 Gallery: dawnyama WOE: Atkins	My 12 yr old is concerned about his skin as well. He has these bumps on his face and has asked me what to do. I automatically said coconut oil. I showed how my face looked and suggested he do the same. I use coconut soap to wash with, coconut oil to put on when I step out of the shower and for the dryness, when I feel tight in my face, I put TT Baby Silk on top. Now my eldest is putting coconut oil only where he needs it--his cheeks. On top of that nothing else. He wants to use lotion, but I told him never to put just any lotion on his face. He doesn't understand just yet about how the face is very different than the rest of your body when you have bumps on it. Just follow what Tooter has posted and she will have great skin. Jamie is right in that it might get worse before it gets better. Tell your niece to stick with it and she will see results. A lot of people will quit without knowing this. I tell you this as someone who in college my mom wanted me on Accutane because I had blemishes so bad. The once a month pregnancy testing scared me away--they do not want you pregnant while taking it as it causes horrible deformities in the fetus. I wasn't even in a relationship at the time and they still insisted on the testing. How awful! Glad I didn't go that route. __________________ Dawn in SC

04-03-2008, 08:44 PM	#107
sammygrrrrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 189 Gallery: sammygrrrrl WOE: Atkins	Ok well I ordered the TT lotion and mouisturizer to add as a sealant for my skin and my face. I have to say I have not noticed much difference on my skin, but my niece said her blackheads look clerer, although her skin is a bit dry and scaly after using CO on her face. IS that normal, like some sort of cleansing thing going on?She has also brroken out a bit more, but I think that is normal right? Like getting worse before it gets better? She is determined to stick w/ it though because my sister will not put her on harsh medicines. Also, CO does stain clothing! Or at least ours!!! She has ruined 2 pyjama tops and I have ruined DBF's T shirts. Any advice on oil removal from clothing? I read online baby powder, so I have it in the stains settin in. Laundry day is tomorrow so we'll see. __________________ Samantha Atkins since 6/17/03 153/140/140 140/124/114 new stats since 3/10/04 158/145/120-115 (ltg)

03-29-2008, 05:23 PM	#92
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,749 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/144.5/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	For those who put it on your face or hair do you use the GOOD StUFF or can you use the cheaper brands? I have the 'extra virgin' and the super cheap walmart brand "Louana'. Im wondering which I should use for cooking and which for face and hair?? right now I use the cheap stuff on my face as moisturizer and it really does work well! I jsut started using it instead of a HAIR GEL too!! Its amazing stuff. I like to cook with the good stuff though.

03-29-2008, 06:33 PM	#94
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,749 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/144.5/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	Thanx Tooter. Have you ever used CO on your hair while it was DRY? AFTER styling it? I tried that INSTEAD of hair gel and amazingly it works.lol. I didnt like all the chemicals in the hair gels and my bf was getting allergic reactions to it.

03-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#96
sammygrrrrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 189 Gallery: sammygrrrrl WOE: Atkins	dawnyama and Tooter, You can use this on your face? What about the treatment of bad skin? My niece has bad skin, white bumps, blackheads, acne and she has tried everything. My sister is against accutane and retinols because of the serenity and harshness. How would you clean w/ EVCO? Rub in and remove w/ tissue? and would you also then moisturize using it right after?

03-30-2008, 05:26 AM	#98
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,762 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 214 as of 7-10-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Doesnt it get worse before it gets better? The acne that is. I have heard that the CO will kind of like "draw" it out and it seems to get worse before it gets better. I dunno. Just what I have heard on some of the threads.

03-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#101
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,123 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/210/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	The best treatment for teenaged zits is a low carb diet! Sure, the coconut oil can't hurt, but carbs are turning out to be the big culprit for acne... Wifezilla's Way: Low Carb: A Great Zit Zapper!

04-04-2008, 02:45 AM	#109
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,123 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/210/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	It tastes like vaseline...only worse.

04-06-2008, 11:33 AM	#112
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 1,371 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/130s, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Thanks so much for this thread, Tooter. I have been using EVCO as a toner on my face every night along with jojoba oil around the eyes, and my skin has never looked better! Also, I use it to clean my navel piercing (along with pure aloe gel), and it is healing very quickly. I need to buy a gallon of this stuff!

04-06-2008, 03:32 PM	#114
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,123 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/210/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	Coconut oil alone can be a bit drying. Mix it with Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil.

04-06-2008, 06:33 PM	#115
Me-Happy Landing Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Gallery: Me-Happy Landing	My first day here and I'm glad to find this thread. I have spent quite a few minutes standing in front of the suntan oil shelves at most of the major stores trying to pick out a suntan oil. They all have such unnatural ingredients that I never bought any of them. I try to sunbath some of my limbs everyday to get vitamin D but I don't like looking at dry skin. This is a great reminder of benefits and ease of using pure coconut oil. I love it. I used it today and it looked great gleaming in the sun.