Coconut oil (on body, face, teeth, hair, etc) - Page 3

Laura in Arizona · 05-07-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tesaje

I used the CO with xylitol as toothpaste but after a couple of weeks using it, I noticed my teeth looked really dingy and I even had a clear stain or two.

One brushing with my old whitener toothpaste and they were noticeably whiter - with 3, the stain disappeared and back to their usual appearance. So, that didn't work for me. Darn, I wanted to get away from fluoride laced toothpaste.

Wow, that's too bad. I have not found that in my case. But I do use a regular toothpaste several times a week at work (when I run out of the house in the morning forgetting to brush). I also don't use the xylitol all the time and have noticed that when I do use it, they seem whiter than when I just use the CO by itself.

blondeone · 05-07-2009, 02:32 PM

Do you like any particular brand of coconut oil better than another?

BikerAng · 05-07-2009, 04:43 PM

I've tried several different brands and I think Tropical Traditions is the most creamy (has the best texture) and is very coconutty tasting.

I bought one off of Dr. Mercola's website, it was good (texture was a bit waxy though). And one in a black plastic bottle (got at healthfood store can't remember the brand name) but the texture was also a bit waxy. I always end up going back to TT's, it's a bit more expensive but I like it the best.

Laura in Arizona · 05-07-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BikerAng

I've tried several different brands and I think Tropical Traditions is the most creamy (has the best texture) and is very coconutty tasting.

I bought one off of Dr. Mercola's website, it was good (texture was a bit waxy though). And one in a black plastic bottle (got at healthfood store can't remember the brand name) but the texture was also a bit waxy. I always end up going back to TT's, it's a bit more expensive but I like it the best.

Which TT did you buy? I mistakenly bought the certified organic expeller pressed and it has no coconut flavor. That is Ok because I have found there are times when I don't want to taste coconut but other times I do. Now I want the coconutty one as well.

I also bought the creamed coconut but I am not sure what to do with it, do I just eat it with a spoon or what? Thanks!

dawnyama · 05-08-2009, 06:35 AM

Laura,

I have gallons of both the Gold Label virgin and the expeller pressed from TT. Both are great and as you say, for different uses. When I bake and use oil for stuff my family will be eating I use the expeller pressed. My family hates anything that tastes like coconut! When I want to take it as a dose for the day, I use the virgin. Right off the spoon because I haven't found a good way to get a dose down. I am one who cannot get the bark to taste quite right and don't want to drink 10 oz of coconut milk every day to get in the right dose LOL. Anyway, on the cream concentrate...I eat it by the spoon too. I cannot figure out what to do with it either as I don't eat breads. Everyone seems to want to put it on toast and as we don't eat toast.....maybe if I have a low carb muffin or pancake it can be used on that, but I don't make them often.

BikerAng · 05-08-2009, 10:56 AM

I also buy the Gold Label virgin (and use this as a moisturizer, as well as for food). I'd like to get some of the expeller pressed for things I don't want to taste coconutty.

pepperette · 05-08-2009, 07:10 PM

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]I buy the expeller pressed by the gallon from TT so I have enough. I make mayo with it and I use 2 C. melted in the recipe. I also use it as a regular oil for cooking and baking. The virgin I was getting at WallyWorld till they quit carrying the Rexall brand, now I'll just get it from TT. The coconut cream concentrate I could not find a way to cook with it I liked, so now it is in the bathroom and is my toothpaste.[/COLOR]

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Laura in Arizona · 05-08-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks all! So the coconutty stuff is their gold label virgin, I will order that shortly. I just tried the coconut cream by the spoon. Kind of like coconut flavored peanut butter - thick, creamy and little bit chalky almost. Taste good though. Dawn, I do make flax muffins and might try it on that thanks for the tip.

BikerAng - yes, I am happy to have accidently gotten the expeller stuff. The coconut flavored does not go with everything. It is fine for flax muffin but I made a flax bread to make a BLT sandwich and did not like with a coconut flavor.

Pepperette - I want to make mayo with it, if you use all expeller pressed coconut does it get hard when refrigerated or do other odd things? I just bought some grapeseed oil that I was going to try half and half with the expeller pressed to make mayo but maybe I will try all coconut oil first to see if I like it.

I think my next order is going to have to be gallon size. I ordered 2 quarts but not sure that is going to last me very long. Also have been adding coconut milk (about 1/4 cup) to my morning shake and it gives a good flavor as well as keeping me from getting hungry. Thumbs up for coconuts!

pepperette · 05-09-2009, 11:53 AM

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Pepperette - I want to make mayo with it, if you use all expeller pressed coconut does it get hard when refrigerated or do other odd things? I just bought some grapeseed oil that I was going to try half and half with the expeller pressed to make mayo but maybe I will try all coconut oil first to see if I like it.

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]My first 2 small batches didn't, but the quart size did. This time I have some avocado oil to add in- they say the extra oil will prevent it from getting hard. Just will subtract out some of the co and replace with the avo. oil- like a T. or so. I l ike mine spicy so I add spicy brown mustard and some apple cider vinegar.[/COLOR]

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I ordered 2 quarts but not sure that is going to last me very long.

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Save one of the jars- I refill from the gallon so I have some handy.[/COLOR]

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Karla1960 · 05-10-2009, 08:27 AM

I have a lot of reddness in my cheeks. I wonder if the co would help heal this??

pepperette · 05-10-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Karla1960

I have a lot of reddness in my cheeks. I wonder if the co would help heal this??

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]That would depend of course on what is causing the reddness, but it couldn't hurt to try it, IMO.[/COLOR]

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NurseMonkee · 05-11-2009, 12:35 AM

I prefer Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil. I've tried others and so far Nutiva is the one I like best. I bought it by the gallon. That is how much I liked it. I don't eat it anymore, but I do put it all over myself now. LOL.

I am a walking coconut.

Sugar Free Franny · 05-14-2009, 11:36 AM

I just want to say that I have been reading everyone's posts here about coconut oil. I've learned what oil pulling is and I am just thrilled to use coconut in all of these different ways now. My usual use for coconut oil is as an anti viral when I or my family is sick, as a hair treatment and a moisturizer, but now I have lots of new ways to use it.

Thanks again.

tortoise2 · 06-21-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Peacesoul

What does the oil do for the teeth?

Crest Glide "tape" floss is relatively tough stuff anyway, but the coconut oil residue makes it slightly easier to floss and reduces shredding.

Darkfire · 06-21-2009, 12:40 PM

Sometimes using it for brushing and oil pulling will make yer teeth dingy as it pulls the stuff out. I have no proof only me. I am brushing with it as I have a crown, temp cement. Scared to OP until the real cement goes on next month. I am allergic to gold and nickel so the post they used was made of zirconium?!?! To make sure I do not have a reaction it has to stay with temp cement for almost a year.....eek. Sept. will be a year so soon I will be back to it.

I got hit in the face with a Wal-Mart cash drawer, got a hair line crack in a tooth. I used to work on their computer systems for a living. Not just Wal-Mart, they were just the biggest contract. The hospital that ex rayed my jaw didn't think it was anything to worry about....Well my advice is if you EVER get hit in the jaw hard enough to knock you on yer butt....get to the dentist. The tooth was a mess three years later. So thats why I have a crown and no OP right now.

surrender · 06-25-2009, 02:40 PM

thank-you for all letting me know about coconut oil.
my life long problem ,spotty, skin has cleared.
i feel much happier and my cracked heals have gone.
my hair is shiney and DH has become addicted to it too...his skin looks amazing .taken 5 years off him.
xs

NurseMonkee · 06-27-2009, 01:28 PM

Does anyone make their own coconut oil shampoo, soap, or lotion?

I know that I can just apply directly, but it is so greasy. I make a big mess. LOL.

I stopped brushing with it, but I think I might start again. I'll do it maybe every other day.

Su11 · 06-27-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NurseMonkee

Does anyone make their own coconut oil shampoo, soap, or lotion?

I know that I can just apply directly, but it is so greasy. I make a big mess. LOL.

I stopped brushing with it, but I think I might start again. I'll do it maybe every other day.

The process of creating the soap changes the structure of the oil, so that's not so helpful. I take a very small amount out of the container and just start rubbing it in. Part of what helps it stay contained is to just use a bit and then rub it in. Afterwards, I steam it in with a warm damp cloth, and maybe follow up with a drop more or with a bit of jojoba.

I use a screw top container to keep it from messing things up. HTH.

MissBeth · 06-27-2009, 08:44 PM

It must be summer: my CO has finally turned to liquid.
Gosh, it's so much easier to use when it's already melted in the jar. Even the coconut cream concentrate is soft and easily spoon-able (tempting and extremely dangerous

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NurseMonkee · 06-28-2009, 12:27 AM

Thanks for the tip, Su.

MissBeth- My CO started to melt, too! I am so happy about it. You're right. It is a lot easier to use. I don't even feel motivated to use it when it is not melted. Too much trouble.

Darkfire · 06-30-2009, 10:51 AM

In a 3 pound batch of soap I use a total of 54 ounces, by weight of oils and fats. 16 of them are coconut oil. It helps lathering in salty water. To clean boats they use soap made from 100% coconut oil.

I don't really care but DH wants his soap to have tons of bubbles and the coconut helps with that. Does the nourishment stay in the soap? I do not know, just cannot use those crazy chemical baths that pass for normal soap so it works for me.

debkeversole · 07-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surrender

thank-you for all letting me know about coconut oil.
my life long problem ,spotty, skin has cleared.
i feel much happier and my cracked heals have gone.
my hair is shiney and DH has become addicted to it too...his skin looks amazing .taken 5 years off him.
xs

wonderful!!

fawn · 07-01-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NurseMonkee

I recently started to brush my teeth with coconut oil and baking soda. I just apply some solid CO on my toothbrush and then top it with baking soda. Brush, brush, brush all over and then rinse. I LOVE IT!

My teeth have never felt cleaner and even my breath has improved.

I was using BreathRX (11 bucks a tube) before and I thought that worked pretty well, but it doesn't even compare to my now precious coconut oil! LOL.

Does anyone use coconut oil as a moisturizer? face wash? deodorant? toothpaste? conditioner?

If so, how do you use it? what is your process?
Can you provide some details.

All of the above! brush teeth with co and baking soda with a drop of peppermint oil. Rub on my body as a moisturizer, under my arms as a deoderant in combination with Toms deoderant.....put a dab in my hair as a conditioner before I go to bed (rinse in the morning) and I oil pull. I use it as a sunscreen and add it to my smoothie in the morning.

It's even fun to use in the bedroom

JoSkids · 07-01-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fawn

It's even fun to use in the bedroom

Fawn!!

CallaneticsRox · 07-02-2009, 01:05 PM

I use coconut on my hair as my fam has been using it for generations (I'm asian)

I'm Muslim and some Muslims use a special toothbrush called a 'Miswak' which is super good for your teeth, totally natural (it's a bark from a special tree) and gives you shiny white teeth

I love natural stuff lol

ardawn · 07-08-2009, 08:38 PM

My DD 14,DD13 and I use CO for :
oil pulling/teeth brushing
body lotion
make-up removal
shaving
sunscreen

I also use CO to brush my dogs' teeth and to rub into their paws. My Frenchie had an irritation on the skin in his ear,and after a few days of rubbing the CO into the area,the irritation disappeared!

05-08-2009, 06:35 AM	#65
dawnyama Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 4,414 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/123(LDW)/125 5'4" WOE: H hcg/R2 P4 Start Date: 6/1/09	Laura, I have gallons of both the Gold Label virgin and the expeller pressed from TT. Both are great and as you say, for different uses. When I bake and use oil for stuff my family will be eating I use the expeller pressed. My family hates anything that tastes like coconut! When I want to take it as a dose for the day, I use the virgin. Right off the spoon because I haven't found a good way to get a dose down. I am one who cannot get the bark to taste quite right and don't want to drink 10 oz of coconut milk every day to get in the right dose LOL. Anyway, on the cream concentrate...I eat it by the spoon too. I cannot figure out what to do with it either as I don't eat breads. Everyone seems to want to put it on toast and as we don't eat toast.....maybe if I have a low carb muffin or pancake it can be used on that, but I don't make them often. __________________ Dawn in SC

05-08-2009, 09:42 PM	#68
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 699 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Paleo/Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	Thanks all! So the coconutty stuff is their gold label virgin, I will order that shortly. I just tried the coconut cream by the spoon. Kind of like coconut flavored peanut butter - thick, creamy and little bit chalky almost. Taste good though. Dawn, I do make flax muffins and might try it on that thanks for the tip. BikerAng - yes, I am happy to have accidently gotten the expeller stuff. The coconut flavored does not go with everything. It is fine for flax muffin but I made a flax bread to make a BLT sandwich and did not like with a coconut flavor. Pepperette - I want to make mayo with it, if you use all expeller pressed coconut does it get hard when refrigerated or do other odd things? I just bought some grapeseed oil that I was going to try half and half with the expeller pressed to make mayo but maybe I will try all coconut oil first to see if I like it. I think my next order is going to have to be gallon size. I ordered 2 quarts but not sure that is going to last me very long. Also have been adding coconut milk (about 1/4 cup) to my morning shake and it gives a good flavor as well as keeping me from getting hungry. Thumbs up for coconuts! __________________ Learn from Yesterday...Live for Today...Hope for Tomorrow 34 pounds gone, 28.5 to go

05-14-2009, 11:36 AM	#73
Sugar Free Franny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 125 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Sugar Free Franny Stats: 176/???/150 current size 8-10 5'4 WOE: low carb Start Date: 01/2005	thanks I just want to say that I have been reading everyone's posts here about coconut oil. I've learned what oil pulling is and I am just thrilled to use coconut in all of these different ways now. My usual use for coconut oil is as an anti viral when I or my family is sick, as a hair treatment and a moisturizer, but now I have lots of new ways to use it. Thanks again.

07-02-2009, 01:05 PM	#85
CallaneticsRox Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 Gallery: CallaneticsRox	coconut oil I use coconut on my hair as my fam has been using it for generations (I'm asian) I'm Muslim and some Muslims use a special toothbrush called a 'Miswak' which is super good for your teeth, totally natural (it's a bark from a special tree) and gives you shiny white teeth I love natural stuff lol

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05-07-2009, 02:32 PM	#62
blondeone Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10 Gallery: blondeone	Do you like any particular brand of coconut oil better than another?

05-07-2009, 04:43 PM	#63
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 1,834 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	I've tried several different brands and I think Tropical Traditions is the most creamy (has the best texture) and is very coconutty tasting. I bought one off of Dr. Mercola's website, it was good (texture was a bit waxy though). And one in a black plastic bottle (got at healthfood store can't remember the brand name) but the texture was also a bit waxy. I always end up going back to TT's, it's a bit more expensive but I like it the best.

05-08-2009, 10:56 AM	#66
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 1,834 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	I also buy the Gold Label virgin (and use this as a moisturizer, as well as for food). I'd like to get some of the expeller pressed for things I don't want to taste coconutty.

05-08-2009, 07:10 PM	#67
pepperette MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 1,594 Gallery: pepperette Stats: 268.8/235.8/145 wishful thinking WOE: Low Carb only since 11/21/07	[COLOR="DarkGreen"]I buy the expeller pressed by the gallon from TT so I have enough. I make mayo with it and I use 2 C. melted in the recipe. I also use it as a regular oil for cooking and baking. The virgin I was getting at WallyWorld till they quit carrying the Rexall brand, now I'll just get it from TT. The coconut cream concentrate I could not find a way to cook with it I liked, so now it is in the bathroom and is my toothpaste.[/COLOR] .

05-10-2009, 08:27 AM	#70
Karla1960 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,303 Gallery: Karla1960 Stats: 154/139/120 WOE: bethel's s-30 Start Date: 07/01/2009	I have a lot of reddness in my cheeks. I wonder if the co would help heal this??

05-11-2009, 12:35 AM	#72
NurseMonkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,441 Gallery: NurseMonkee WOE: Low-Carb Start Date: Summer 08	I prefer Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil. I've tried others and so far Nutiva is the one I like best. I bought it by the gallon. That is how much I liked it. I don't eat it anymore, but I do put it all over myself now. LOL. I am a walking coconut.

06-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#75
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,659 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 319/296/137 WOE: Organic, Lowerish Carb, Gluten Free, Caesin Free Start Date: June 1 09	Sometimes using it for brushing and oil pulling will make yer teeth dingy as it pulls the stuff out. I have no proof only me. I am brushing with it as I have a crown, temp cement. Scared to OP until the real cement goes on next month. I am allergic to gold and nickel so the post they used was made of zirconium?!?! To make sure I do not have a reaction it has to stay with temp cement for almost a year.....eek. Sept. will be a year so soon I will be back to it. I got hit in the face with a Wal-Mart cash drawer, got a hair line crack in a tooth. I used to work on their computer systems for a living. Not just Wal-Mart, they were just the biggest contract. The hospital that ex rayed my jaw didn't think it was anything to worry about....Well my advice is if you EVER get hit in the jaw hard enough to knock you on yer butt....get to the dentist. The tooth was a mess three years later. So thats why I have a crown and no OP right now.

06-25-2009, 02:40 PM	#76
surrender Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: europe Posts: 22 Gallery: surrender Stats: 174.6/163.6/145....5'9" WOE: general low carb.organic wholefoods Start Date: june 2009	thank-you for all letting me know about coconut oil. my life long problem ,spotty, skin has cleared. i feel much happier and my cracked heals have gone. my hair is shiney and DH has become addicted to it too...his skin looks amazing .taken 5 years off him. xs

06-27-2009, 01:28 PM	#77
NurseMonkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,441 Gallery: NurseMonkee WOE: Low-Carb Start Date: Summer 08	Does anyone make their own coconut oil shampoo, soap, or lotion? I know that I can just apply directly, but it is so greasy. I make a big mess. LOL. I stopped brushing with it, but I think I might start again. I'll do it maybe every other day.

06-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#79
MissBeth Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 357 Gallery: MissBeth Stats: 308/221/150 [320 in '95] WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan. 19, 2008	It must be summer: my CO has finally turned to liquid. Gosh, it's so much easier to use when it's already melted in the jar. Even the coconut cream concentrate is soft and easily spoon-able (tempting and extremely dangerous )

06-28-2009, 12:27 AM	#80
NurseMonkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,441 Gallery: NurseMonkee WOE: Low-Carb Start Date: Summer 08	Thanks for the tip, Su. MissBeth- My CO started to melt, too! I am so happy about it. You're right. It is a lot easier to use. I don't even feel motivated to use it when it is not melted. Too much trouble.

06-30-2009, 10:51 AM	#81
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,659 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 319/296/137 WOE: Organic, Lowerish Carb, Gluten Free, Caesin Free Start Date: June 1 09	In a 3 pound batch of soap I use a total of 54 ounces, by weight of oils and fats. 16 of them are coconut oil. It helps lathering in salty water. To clean boats they use soap made from 100% coconut oil. I don't really care but DH wants his soap to have tons of bubbles and the coconut helps with that. Does the nourishment stay in the soap? I do not know, just cannot use those crazy chemical baths that pass for normal soap so it works for me.

07-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#86
ardawn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 931 Gallery: ardawn Stats: 5'6,goal weight 130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: starting anew each day	My DD 14,DD13 and I use CO for : oil pulling/teeth brushing body lotion make-up removal shaving sunscreen I also use CO to brush my dogs' teeth and to rub into their paws. My Frenchie had an irritation on the skin in his ear,and after a few days of rubbing the CO into the area,the irritation disappeared!