organic extra virgin unrefined coconut oil
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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on
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Tabatha,
For what? Is this a massage oil or ? I can tell I would never use. That's just me.
Marty
SkinCareScience.com
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Permalink Reply by Tabatha Potter on
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Thanks for your response. I first heard about it from my massage therapist, but folks are using it in all sorts of ways, inside and out. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with using it. I might...as I need first hand knowledge before I would tell anyone to try it, but very sceptical about putting it on my face...
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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on
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Lots of talk going around in different areas for sure!
I have added coconut oil to my diet, and have experimented with using it with "oil pulling".
I also use it on my body mixed with some other oils/butters.
But I am hearing a lot about people using it on their face and hair. Personally I would rather use professionally formulated products on my face so I am not even going to consider it. I use henna to condition my hair but I might try a coconut oil heat treatment some time.
What thoughts do YOU have about this?
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Thank you for your reply. I first heard about it from my massage therapist. Do you think your health has improved? I am sceptical, so far as using it on my face too, but I always am haha. I did try some on my hands and they were moisturized but very greasy, which I did not care for. Always wonder when the world goes all abuzz over something
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Permalink Reply by rachel reyes on
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coconut oil you just need a pea size for the face with I little bit of water and your skin will absorb it great!
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Tabatha! I have use organic unrefined coconut oil for years! I absolutely love it. I used coconut oil as a add on to massages and they absolutely love it. Coconut oil can be used on acne prone skin. I Actually have all new clients with Acne switch to coconut oil as a moisturizer. And not use any other moisturizer. Coconut oil has anti bacterial properties. And does not clog the pores it is also very light weight. I even used it my self and It helped clear my acne! Here is an article I found a while back. And now I sell coconut oil to my clients like crazy because they can do so much with it. They can ingest to promote health from the inside out. they can apply it directly to the skin, it can be used as eye make up remover, they can even cook with it! Selling coconut oil is not a huge money maker compared to selling a high end moisturizer or eye make up remover. But since I educate my clients on the full benefits and different uses they can get our of it they actually reorder every month. Compared to if they just a moisturizer that last 6 months. so in turn I am selling more. Because they are in my door more often they get to see the new products on my shelf. And if I haven't seen them for facials in a while I can use that time to book them. Instead of me calling them up and asking if they want to come in for a faical! I Hope this helps.
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thank you, but everything I have read says that it does clog pores... but then there are claims that it's beneficial for acne...??? think I will err on the side of caution
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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on
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The best-researched cosmetic use of coconut oil is as a hair conditioner. It seems it will actually smooth the cuticle and strengthen the hair shaft more effectively than other oils.
Mice fed diets with coconut oil in place of other oils lose body fat, which is cool and seems to point towards eating it or cooking with it.
Because it is a saturated fat, it may be less vulnerable to lipid peroxidation from UV light, which would be a good thing in a day cream. It also keeps longer than some other natural oils, which could be good if you are looking at "all natural" type formulations, as it will have a lower chance of going rancid on the shelf. A product with any natural oil should still have good antioxidant support (for example, vitamin E) to help preserve the integrity of the oil, of course.
On the other hand, because it is a saturated fat, it is more likely to clog pores than certain other emollients.
It's also deathly slippery when used in a wet bathroom. This is problematic because being a straight emollient (see my next paragraph), it would have to be applied immediately onto wet skin after bathing to retain bathwater, as it doesn't contain any moisture of its own.
This, importantly, is because coconut (or any other oil) is ONLY an EMOLLIENT - for this reason, it's really important to stress to your client that it's can be beneficial for certain skin types when formulated in an emulsion that also includes one or more HUMECTANTS. These are the ingredients that "bind" moisture to the skin, and this category includes hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, sorbitol, lactic acid, and a range of other water-soluble ingredients. A single oil does not a skincare product make, no matter the amazing testimonials. We know too much about the structure, function, and health of skin in this day and age to intentionally jump backwards by using straight oils. It's appealing to some clients to see a grocery list on their product labels, but the thing they need education on is the fact that in order for those oils and water-soluble ingredients to play well together, it must contain the proper blend of emulsifiers/thickeners/polymers, and that's where a lot of the supposedly scary-sounding ingredients come into play.
Finally, my previous statement does not even address actual researched ingredients that have proven benefits for skin, which would further have to be formulated into the finished product. These include retinoids, lighteners, antioxidants, hydroxy acids, and peptides, none of which are supplied by coconut oil.
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fantastic points, thank you!
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Permalink Reply by mk on
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I use it as a makeup remover (cheap as dirt, doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes, and lasts for a year or more), and for cooking/baking, but that's about it.
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nice! thanks
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Permalink Reply by Relax & Rejuvenate on
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It is great for massage -- liquifies on the body!
Also has many anti-fungal properties for anyone with yeast/candida issues
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