Tell Me About Coconut Oil!!

Jan 17, 2017

Anna D.

Hey guys!

I apologise to the moderators if this is in the wrong category. I have heard that coconut oil is amazing for skin and cooking etc.and has loads of different uses. I have oily (and spotty) skin so would using coconut oil be a no no? If it would work with my skin type what can you use it for?

I will insert a picture of the one I have and it is not 'liquid' oil. (I hope that makes sense).

Thanks for all the help in advance ♡♡♡♡♡

Jan 17, 2017

Alexis C.

A lot of people experience breakouts with coconut oil because it can cause pores. If you're acne prone I would steer clear.

Jan 18, 2017

Tiffany B.

Check out this website , it talks about using oils to cleanse the face. I swear by it , I have oily/combination skin and this site has saved my skin.
I personally only use Coconut oil to remove my makeup , and as a deep conditioner in between bleaching/coloring my hair. I use it as a natural moisturizer for my skin (especially after I shave my legs ) since I have such sensitive skin.

Jan 18, 2017

Tiffany B.

Website is :
www.theoilcleansingmethod.com

Jan 18, 2017

Tiffany B.

It usually comes in the solid form and becomes a liquid as it is warmed by our body heat.

Jan 18, 2017

Tiffany B.

Oh and always buy Organic , as well as cold pressed.

Jan 18, 2017

Tiffany B.

Anna D. if you have any questions please fill free to email me , peach8214@gmail.com.

Jan 18, 2017

Kate L.

I personally can't use coconut oil for my skin, it breaks me out very badly, or for my hair, it makes my hair feel like straw. But I love it for cooking/baking!!
I would suggest doing a patch test on a small part of your face to see how your skin reacts.
Even if it doesn't work for your face, maybe it would be a good body moisturizer for you. My mom uses it all over her body after showering and swears by it

Jan 18, 2017

Leuca S.

Coconut oil is "good" for skin in that it contains fatty acids/various trace nutrients, but it's got a large molecular weight and can easily clog up skin that is prone to pore issues.

Jan 18, 2017

Leuca S.

Also, it solidifies relatively easily, so it needs to make contact with skin or be heated to liquefy unless you store it somewhere warm.

Jan 18, 2017

Taylor G.

I only use it as a hair mask sometimes. I heat it then rub it on and leave it for an hour or longer if I have time. I enjoy it:)

Jan 18, 2017

Deborah S.

Coconut oil will turn liquid at around 25 degrees, I'm Summer mine is liquid most of the time. :) I use it to remove makeup, put it on my lips over night, as a diy lip srub with sugar and if you can stand the taste it's also really beneficial for oil pulling.

Jan 18, 2017

Anna D.

@Alexis C okay thank you ♡
@Tiffany B thank you so much for all your detailed help! ♡
@Kate L thank you for your help and I will definitely do a patch test! ♡
@Leuca S thank you for your help ♡
@Taylor G I will try that! ♡
@Deborah S Thank you so much for your help! ♡

Jan 19, 2017

Shauna S.

Definitely watch out when using it on your face, it does clog pores so it can make you break out. I personally love mixing it with Shea Butter and applying it on my legs. I have scars on my legs and it has helped fade them but it does get greasy lol. Some people like it as a hair mask. for me personally I found I couldn't wash it out. I would have to shampoo my hair a thousand times and it still looked oily even though I barely used much oil lol. People also use it for oil pulling where you swish it around in your mouth, it makes your breath fresh and can help whiten teeth.

Jan 21, 2017

Anna D.

@Shauna S thank you so much, that's really helpful! ♡

Jan 22, 2017

Emily W.

We use coconut oil at my office as a massage oil, and I hate this stuff! It gets all over everything, is impossible to wash off, stains all fabrics, and stinks (to me). It is comedogenic, and very greasy. I can't understand why anyone would try to lather it on skin or hair! I have the driest skin on the planet, but I'd rather deal with it than slather myself in what basically amounts to coconut-scented Crisco. 😝