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Coconut oil
Is it any good for skin or hair?
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Yes. Very moisturising and nourishing. I haven't used it on my skin much but use it all the time on hair as a deep treatment overnight or as a shining pomade. Just don't use a lot if you use it as a styling pomade as it can make your hair look greasy obviously and if you have light coloured hair like me it can make it look a little darker temporarily.
Melt some up in a Bain Marie and cover your hair in the melted hot oil. Protect with a towel or cling film. Wash out in morning. Magic stuff. |
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I bloomin' love coconut oil!
Without being too gross, I broke my big toe about 3 years ago and the nail went black. It then fell off and has been growing back a very horrible colour (a greeny yellowy black - vile). I went to the doctor and she said it was because I had damaged the nail bed and it would "clear up soon." It didn't. Having tried so many over the counter toe remedies, I was ready to give up....and then I discovered coconut oil! Every night I put a dollop of it on my nail and leave it to soak in. I've been doing that for about a week and already I can see a HUGE difference! It's witchcraft, but in a good way! |
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I bloomin' love coconut oil!
Without being too gross, I broke my big toe about 3 years ago and the nail went black. It then fell off and has been growing back a very horrible colour (a greeny yellowy black - vile). I went to the doctor and she said it was because I had damaged the nail bed and it would "clear up soon." It didn't. Having tried so many over the counter toe remedies, I was ready to give up....and then I discovered coconut oil! Every night I put a dollop of it on my nail and leave it to soak in. I've been doing that for about a week and already I can see a HUGE difference! It's witchcraft, but in a good way! |
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It is absolutely brilliant for the treatment of eczema and safe to use on tiny baby skin too.
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Great for shaving legs - leaves them moisturised and smelling lovely!
My husband got sunburnt on his neck yesterday and it helped that too. I wished I'd discovered it years ago when my son had bad eczema. |
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great too for erotic massages
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I've used it for years. My skin used to be dry to the point of flaking, but that's all stopped now.
You can keep all your expensive potions and creams, I'll stick with what works for a fraction of the price. |
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Oh, another thing. Your eyelashes will love a swipe of coconut oil before bed
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It's good for teeth whitening too.
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It's great for hair. I recommend leaving it on overnight with cling film to cover it and a towel over your pillow. I like it in skin products and love the summery smell. I bought some 40% off coconut body butter from the Body Shop. It smells divine! Boots do a cheaper coconut and almond oil body butter. I also got a Boots Extracts coconut body scrub made with a lot of natural and fair trade ingredients. Boots sell plain coconut oil in a jar which is pretty cheap. It's good for nails as well as your hair. People have used coconut oil on hair for centuries. Also a couple of drops of ylang ylang essential oil in the coconut oil on your hair will smell wonderful. Ylang ylang is said to be good for your hair and adds to shine. Avoid getting essential oils near or in your eyes.
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It's good for teeth whitening too.
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Is it? I've never heard of that.
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Yes, look up 'oil pulling' - I haven't tried it yet but I might give it a go and see if it actually works!
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Thank you all. You have managed to convince me to get some.
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Coconut oil is incredibly versatile. It just works. My advice Is to make sure you buy high quality coconut oil (raw, organic, cold pressed) this is very important.
Examples include: TIANA Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Raw Coconut Oil Natures Way Coconut Oil Biona Organic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil If you buy a cheap coconut oil you will in fact be buying oil that has been heavily processed, usually using high heat. This method of extraction destroys the nutrition and healing properties. |
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We are never too old to learn something new.
![]() I opened this thread and was interested so googled 'coconut oil'. Since then I've ordered a book and a supply of c/o from Amazon. I've learned about oil pulling and can't wait to give it a try. Thanks OP. This old dog can and will learn new tricks. ![]() I'll report back next month (if anyone is interested). |
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Oooo never thought of it for that.
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Is it any good for skin or hair?
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I started oil pulling yesterday. Tastes rank (not keen on coconut!) but it seems to have good reviews.
Im only two days in but i swear i can see a small difference already. Only problem im having is not swallowing! Im yet to manage the full 20 minutes because for me swallowing isnt something i can control. After about ten minutes its all i can think of! I have to tip my head forward and do mini swallows trying to make sure i dont swallow any oil! |
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It's good for teeth whitening too.
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Thanks. I looked it up and was amazed! I might try that myself. I have fairly good teeth with only 2 fillings both at the front and two crowns with one other stained tooth but that's all that's wrong with my teeth at 47 years old. I really had never heard of oil pulling. I'll have a go with coconut oil
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If you use coconut oil as an overnight hair treatment, do you just shampoo and condition the next morning as normal?
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Update.....
I purchased a small amount of organic coconut oil from eBay and have to say it seems to have definitely helped my hair which is very fine a usually bit frizzy. I massage a pea sized amount in to my hair and scalp and it definitely gets rid of the frizzy fine effect. It does not actually smell much of coconut. I gave also rubbed it into skin and soles of feet and combined with filing away hard skin on my feet it seems to be having a good result. I have yet to try any of the other suggestions.
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