organic extra virgin unrefined coconut oil

lots of talk about this

would love to hear everyone's thoughts...

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on October 29, 2013 at 10:00am

thank you. I have used it on my hands, but was sooooooo greasy! have you found a product that isn't?

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Permalink Reply by bettina on October 27, 2013 at 10:22pm

I totally agree with Rachel Reyes! LOVE it! Anyone (acne included) can use it on their skin. Oil Cleansing is great too! I use it to massage with also. Hair, Skin, Internal Use, Cooking... great stuff!

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on October 29, 2013 at 10:01am

Thank you. Has your health improved?

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on October 29, 2013 at 9:57am

thank you all for your replies...I think I will stay away from it for the face though. I have read a lot but the majority of those "articles" just want you to buy their product : / turns me off automatically!

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Permalink Reply by MIchelle Ley on October 29, 2013 at 8:18pm

I use it on my whole body everyday. I also use it on my hair as a deep conditioner, as well as ingesting it in my smoothies.

It contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid found mainly in coconut oil, is one of these prized substances. Pure coconut oil contains about 50 percent lauric acid, and is the most abundant natural source of lauric acid available. When lauric acid is present in the body, it is converted into monolaurin, a monoglyceride compound which exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antifungal properties. It acts by disrupting the lipid membranes in organisms like fungus, bacteria and viruses, thus destroying them.

Here is a link for other ways to use coconut oil. http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-...

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on December 10, 2013 at 1:26pm

thanks! there are a ton of uses, no?

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Permalink Reply by Summerr on October 29, 2013 at 10:46pm

I love coconut oil for my hair, I leave it in over night and just wash it out in the morning. I do it a few times a week and it works great for dry damaged hair. I also use it on my body after the shower and I have made body scrubs out of it. The place I get massages at only uses warm coconut oil for their massages and I love it!

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on December 10, 2013 at 1:27pm

I've thought about trying it in my hair if this winter dries me out too severely. Thanks! Ever use it on your face though?

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Permalink Reply by Amy Sherman on November 7, 2013 at 9:22am

Coconut oil is ok on certain skin types but can be comodonegenic , I use and prefer safflower oil.

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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on December 10, 2013 at 1:28pm

Thanks for your reply. Went to a natural grocer the other day and WOW the choices are endless...and expensive! Do you prefer organic? or is a regular grocery store brand ok?

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Permalink Reply by Amy Sherman on December 11, 2013 at 11:21am

I buy mine from Kroger which is our local grocery store but I also get it online at mountain rose herbs. I LOVE IT and recommend it as a cleanser constantly. It is very high in lineolic acid (sp) which helps to remove blackheads. I have carved out a small niche in my community for dealing with sensitive skin types and have found this particular oil to work on almost all of them. Everybody comes back to me raving over it! Sure professional products are great but what I am finding is they're really all made by the same company. all of em.