Ladies you must get yourself some Pure Virgin Coconut Oil

[jewele]

Well I have been using this on my face as a moisturizer at night for about a month now and my face has been great. The CO isn't too oily and absorbs into my skin quickly. I love it!!

 

[glowinggal]

Might have to give this a try! Thanks!

 

[andreawee]

I must say my skin loves it after using it for more than 2 weeks!!

It seems to lighten some of my pimple scars on my body too :moa:

 

[prettyfatfemme]

I LOVE coconut oil, I use it in my hair!

 

[magosienne]

yesterday i took some of it still in its solid form(well, as much as i could, it's stored in a bottle) and applied it just on the tips of my hair.i let that sit all night while i was working my last exam and this morning i was impressed as my ends had sort of drank the oil.

 

[Pomander_]

Might this work on stretch marks too??

 

[empericalbeauty]

after consistent usage, yes. I believe so. It will also smoothen the area. I might also recommend using it with shea butter for additional moisture/softening properties.

 

[pinkminnow]

VCO is a great makeup remover /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use it before soap and water. Really cheap too. Also great when you want to cleanse your stomach. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cracka]

SO i finally found the Coconut oil and I used it last night like Emperical beauty suggested. After washing my face I rubbed it onto my wet skin. I used maybe the size of a pea and first it felt a bit greasy but by the time I was ready for bed I believe it was all absorbed into the skin.

This morning after my shower I used it on my body. I think I could have used more but I am really not into the coconut smell.

I am happy to say that the smell disapated and I am just left with soft skin.

How much should I use for my face in the evening. Do you think I used to much?

Do you use it in target areas thicker? ie around the eyes

 

[magosienne]

no, i don't think you used too much, it's an oil so it spreads easily on your face, so really use a little amount then see if you need much for some areas. i apply more oil on my drier areas, heels and elbows. for the eye contour, i'd say i just apply the same amount than everywhere else on my face.

 

[sugarwoman]

Awesome tip! I'm going to try it tonight!

 

[magosienne]

i found an article listing some uses for coconut oil (click here to read the full article).

Coconut oil pre-bath massage One of the previous posts The luxury called ‘oil bath’, had elucidated how a pre-bath whole body massage with oils, better known as ‘Abhyanga Snana’ in Ayurvedic terminology keeps the skin soft, young and supple for years. After bath, just pat yourself dry; do not rub your skin vigorously with the towel so that your skin retains a bit of oiliness. This oil-massage is also highly recommended for people with extremely dry skins, persons of all age-groups and for all skin-types in winter. And if you do not have the time to indulge in an oil-massage everyday do remember to add a few drops of coconut oil to your bath water.

Coconut oil as an after-bath moisturizer

Coconut oil can work as an excellent skin moisturizer if applied immediately after a shower. Oils such as olive, jojoba or coconut oil, and Vaseline (petroleum jelly) sit on top of the skin and lock in moisture, thus acting as a water sealant. That's why they work best when applied to damp skin. Keratosis pilaris, a skin problem can be alleviated with the regular use of coconut oil on body after a bath while the skin is damp. People suffering from mild to moderate Xerosis due to some defect in their skin’s barrier have a dry, rough, scaly, and itchy skin. They should regularly moisturize their skin with pure coconut oil after bath to deal with this condition effectively.

Coconut oil for other skin problems

An external application of coconut oil also relieves eczema symptoms. It can also help in conditions like fungal infections in toes, athletes foot. As an under-arm deodorant it helps to prevent body odour.

Coconut oil to protect your skin and hair from sun damage

If you can’t help venturing out in the hot sun often, then apply coconut oil to your scalp as a protection from the harmful and drying effects of the UV rays and also do not forget to soothe your skin afterwards with a liberal application of aloe vera gel to which a few tsps of coconut oil is added.

Coconut oil in face packs

Do not forget to add a few drops of coconut oil in your face-packs in winter, if you are above thirty and if you have dry to normal skins.

Coconut oil to cure cracked heels

For cracked heels, combine coconut oil with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and apply over those areas before going to bed.

Coconut oil for dry, flaky lips

Dry, flaky lips can also be rejuvenated with a liberal application of pure coconut oil on them.

Coconut oil for dark elbows and knees

Take half of squeezed lemon and pour half a teaspoon of coconut oil in lemon skin, rub on dry and dark elbows and knees to help with spots.

Coconut oil to remove eye makeup

Use it to remove eye makeup by gently applying it on damp cotton wool and delicately remove it with gentle inward motion.

Coconut oil for hair

Coconut oil can be used as a pre-shampoo hair conditioner. Warm the bottle of coconut oil by placing it in a container of hot water and then take a few drops of this warm oil in your palm and massage it gently into your scalp. It smells nice and as mentioned earlier its small molecular structure allows for easy absorption into the scalp. You can leave it overnight. This oil-massage also ensures a peaceful slumber and is especially recommended if you have trouble falling asleep easily. Shampoo it off the next morning and it will leave your hair with a smooth texture. If you do not like to keep it the whole night, then apply it a few hours before washing your hair and cover your head with a shower cap to allow deeper penetration. But you can get better results only by leaving it overnight. This treatment with coconut oil is as good as an expensive hair treatment at the salon. Coconut oil application also helps with dandruff problems too and hence much preferable to other strong medicated shampoos. You can also prepare many herbal oils using coconut oils as the base. For instance, this Aloe-oil helps with split ends and this Amla (gooseberry) hair oil and hibiscus-based hair oil not only promote hair-growth and prevent premature graying but also help with insomnia.

 

[Kristines]

I used this for about a month or more. I used it at night and in the morning before putting on my make-up. Loved the way the foundation went on with it. But, all of a sudden I broke out one day..face and neck. I stopped using it and the rash went away. Can it go bad?

Maybe I"ll have to try Emu Oil.

Thanks

Kris

 

[magosienne]

if you hven't change anything else in your skincare regimen, it might be you're reacting to that oil.

i have found some cheap (i mean really cheap lol) coconut oil at an indian store, but it doesn't have that delicious coconut smell my organic version have /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> it still have the same moisturising and quick absorption properties though.

 

[love2482]

Very interesting!

 

[Icecream]

I will have to try this coconut oil.

 

[monniej]

ok, so now i'm totally hooked! this stuff is amazing! i used it this morning in my hair with my regular conditioner. when i rinsed my hair was smooth, frizz free and smelled good enough to eat. then i decided to try it as a leave in. just a tiny bit to coat my hair for extra shine. then i got the idea to use it as a body moisturizer and loved it even more. this is one product that has lived up to the claims. excellent!

 

[nyanchu]

it sounds like a miracle product...

i need to try this! how awesome is it that i can use it on my face and also for my baking!? i hope i can find a good one

 

[Jennyjean]

Great tip! Thanks!

 

[Asha*]

Thanks for the tip!

I have recently purchased Coconut oil and i use it on my lips. Well, I never thought to use it on my face. Hope this will suit my skin (jojoba oil doesn't).