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Old 17-08-2015, 23:40
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"What Type of Coconut Oil is Best? How to Choose a Coconut Oil"
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Old 19-08-2015, 22:37
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My update is on using coconut oil to clean my teeth. I read that if you mix it with baking powder and turmeric it's good. Been using it for about a week and teeth are looking good.

Be very careful with the turmeric though. As the mix goes liquid as you brush I dribbled some down a top .... And wouldn't you know it just HAD to be a new and quite expensive one! Spent all morning getting that out.
Thanks for the tip. I have been doing it only at night before going to bed and liking it so far. In the mornings still using normal toothpaste, paranoid about brushing with coconut oil and going to work.
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Old 19-08-2015, 23:55
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Problem is having to swill around in your mouth for 20 mins - I normally end up swallowing!
Oh no you shouldn't. When I read about oil pulling it said it gets more of the bacteria out of your mouth, it's supposed to cling to the oil, so you don't want to swallow it.

I use coconut oil to whiten my teeth and have been complimented about how white they are (a natural white of course)

I don't use it on my face because it brings me out in spots! It's very heavy oil... I use it on my hair 3-4 times a week, though wash your hair, dry it and then wash it again because oil is difficult to remove from hair and if not done properly, hair will look greasy!
I make my own moisturiser and include coconut oil but don't use it alone on my face. I tried it but like you came out in spots it took a couple of weeks to clear up. I find it ok added to butters like shea butter or almond butter to make moisturiser.
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Old 20-08-2015, 11:40
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I started oil pulling yesterday. Tastes rank (not keen on coconut!) but it seems to have good reviews.
I like the taste, a mild coconut taste, but I like coconut.

Another use for it....have been trying it out as a deodorant. This warm humid weather has been a good test for it. I keep asking my OH to smell my arm pits and to date it seems to be working really well. I had a slight rash under my arm too and that has gone now.
That's good to know. The only deodorant that doesn't make me itch is Bionsen (it has mixed reviews but it seems the stick deodorant works well), it doesn't contain aluminium or parabens. I've read about using coconut oil but I don't have much sense of smell so would be worried it may not be working I'll definitely try it - have to get my daughter to smell my armpits

My first daughter had horrid nappy rash and it only cleared after my Health Visitor suggested I try olive oil.
I'm guessing coconut oil would be equally effective.
I've used olive oil (Organic, unfiltered, virgin, as it's unfiltered it gets sediment in the bottom of the bottle) on my skin even my face, yet I can't use coconut oil on my face, it's fine on the rest of my body. I do mix it with body butters to make my own moisturiser though and it's fine that way. I'm not saying you shouldn't try the coconut oil for nappy rash though, my face is particularly sensitive. Even Johnson's baby lotion used to sting my face and all the suntan lotions I've tried also sting my face, but fine on the rest of my body.

This article about oil pulling is really good as it gives a lot of information about bacterial infection, it's worth reading the whole article:
http://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/...-patients.html

It's worth keeping an eye out for Holland & Barrett, penny sales, it makes it worthwhile then to buy "Holland & Barrett Perfectly Pure Coconut Oil. Made from coconuts to produce 100% natural raw virgin oil." I've just looked at their website and it's currently included in the penny sale, so for £15.50 you get 2 x 453g.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...t-oil-60022864
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Old 12-09-2015, 15:47
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if anybody has any Half Price till receipts from Holland and Barrett they're worth using. Yesterday I bought Tiana organic coconut oil in a big jar. Should be £16 something and only paid half that. They were giving these half price receipts out in recent weeks but we're only valid from yesterday.

If you haven't Holland and Barrett also have everything in store at the moment on buy one, get one half price.

This is the second jar of Tiana C. Oil I've bought. What I do, I save little jars which individual jams come in, sterilise and fill with coconut oil to leave in bathroom for cleaning teeth. I love the stuff!
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Old 12-09-2015, 15:57
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Oh no you shouldn't. When I read about oil pulling it said it gets more of the bacteria out of your mouth, it's supposed to cling to the oil, so you don't want to swallow it..
Thanks for mentioning this, might go back to trying because the teeth did actually start to look whiter.

I make my own moisturiser and include coconut oil but don't use it alone on my face. I tried it but like you came out in spots it took a couple of weeks to clear up. I find it ok added to butters like shea butter or almond butter to make moisturiser.
I make my own body butter that I based on my Monsia Skincare day & night moisturizer ingredients. I use shea butter with Vit E oil and jojoba oil. Fantastic for hands, arms, feet and body. So easy to make, if anyone is interested message me.
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Old 09-01-2016, 15:43
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Maybe these threads could be merged.
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Old 12-01-2016, 16:21
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How do you actually melt the coconut oil? I bought some expecting it to be an oil but it was really hard. I managed to rub a bit in my palms and it melted a bit but can you just melt it in a pot?
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Old 12-01-2016, 21:50
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How do you actually melt the coconut oil? I bought some expecting it to be an oil but it was really hard. I managed to rub a bit in my palms and it melted a bit but can you just melt it in a pot?
It solidifies in the jar when it's at a low temperature. If you leave a jar on the side in the summer it turns to liquid. Why do you want it to melt by the way?

If you want just a small amount to melt just rub in your palm. If you want more then scoop out what you need and pop in microwave for couple seconds.
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Old 12-04-2016, 15:28
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seriously worth a read (very helpful) - http://bellaj.co.uk/magic-coconut-oil/ xx
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Old 12-04-2016, 18:46
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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!
Started doing this other day too, can see a difference on whitening of teeth already. Takes some getting used to the texture of it in your mouth, but I'm used too it now. I use it for shaving, moisturising, hair conditioner, for eyelashes, skin etc.
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Old 13-04-2016, 11:07
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Oh no you shouldn't. When I read about oil pulling it said it gets more of the bacteria out of your mouth, it's supposed to cling to the oil, so you don't want to swallow it..
Thanks, I decided against coconut oil. I found a recipe for tooth whitening using baking soda so I will order the ingredients and make it and see if it works.
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Old 13-04-2016, 12:15
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It's worth keeping an eye out for Holland & Barrett, penny sales, it makes it worthwhile then to buy "Holland & Barrett Perfectly Pure Coconut Oil. Made from coconuts to produce 100% natural raw virgin oil." I've just looked at their website and it's currently included in the penny sale, so for £15.50 you get 2 x 453g.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/sho...t-oil-60022864
I can vouch for this though it is a lot more expensive. That said it is also raw and organic.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biona-Organi...na+coconut+oil

I usually buy in packs of 200 gram jars
Been getting it for years. I mix a bit with manuka honey for the dog's bronchitis, cook with it (beware low fry point), use it as moisturiser and occasional underarm deodorant.
It can also be useful for women of a certain age.....
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Old 27-04-2016, 14:17
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It solidifies in the jar when it's at a low temperature. If you leave a jar on the side in the summer it turns to liquid. Why do you want it to melt by the way?

If you want just a small amount to melt just rub in your palm. If you want more then scoop out what you need and pop in microwave for couple seconds.
Totally forgot I'd posted in here, sorry! It was to put in my hair which is very thick and very long.

I melted it and left it in my hair overnight, I found my hair really hard the next day. I wonder if it's me not rinsing it properly or should I actually be washing it out with shampoo? I'm such a rubbish giirl, I can't do beauty.
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Old 28-04-2016, 05:50
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Totally forgot I'd posted in here, sorry! It was to put in my hair which is very thick and very long.

I melted it and left it in my hair overnight, I found my hair really hard the next day. I wonder if it's me not rinsing it properly or should I actually be washing it out with shampoo? I'm such a rubbish giirl, I can't do beauty.
You should DEFINATELY be washing it out with a good shampoo.
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Old 28-04-2016, 07:56
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If I use coconut oil in my hair I put it on my ends for nourishment. I don't wash it out at all. Next morning my ends are beautifully hydrated. For me washing out the oil is just wasting product. I appreciate this may not work for those with oily hair.

Everyone's hair is different.
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Old 28-04-2016, 15:48
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If I use coconut oil in my hair I put it on my ends for nourishment. I don't wash it out at all. Next morning my ends are beautifully hydrated. For me washing out the oil is just wasting product. I appreciate this may not work for those with oily hair.

Everyone's hair is different.
I'm exactly the same as you. I leave some in my hair mid length to ends every single day. Sometimes though I do a treatment. Melting down great wads of the stuff, painting it on, covering my hair in it overnight with a head "condom" on! . If that's not washed out it can feel quite hard.

I thrown out everything I used to use on my hair. Deep conditioners, styling creams, styling sprays, everything. My hair has never been so brilliantly conditioned and well managed on coconut oil.
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Old 28-04-2016, 17:55
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Unfortunately my hair becomes really greasy when I use coconut oil! I am going to stick to my Pro Naturals argan oil as my leave in treatment which works great for my hair.
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Old 28-04-2016, 20:52
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I bought one of those big jars from Aldi and it hasn't made any difference at all to my hair. Mind you, I haven't opened it yet.
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Old 29-04-2016, 12:02
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I bought one of those big jars from Aldi and it hasn't made any difference at all to my hair. Mind you, I haven't opened it yet.
I honestly think you should give it whirl - you never know, your hair just might loooove it!
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Old 04-05-2016, 15:53
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Is it any good for skin or hair?
Coconut oil is one of nature's bounty and simply an amazing essential oil. Been using Coconut & Vanilla Blossom Aromatherapy and has that effective calming effect when massaged on my body.
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Old 05-05-2016, 00:12
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Why do they call it oil 'pulling' when there's no pulling involved? Surely it would be more accurate to call it oil swilling.
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Old 06-05-2016, 16:26
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Why do they call it oil 'pulling' when there's no pulling involved? Surely it would be more accurate to call it oil swilling.
Don't know and you are right, maybe something lost in the translation because it started in India - I'll ask the next time I remember when I am on an Indian forum.
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Old 07-05-2016, 06:01
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Why do they call it oil 'pulling' when there's no pulling involved? Surely it would be more accurate to call it oil swilling.
I think it's called pulling because you're supposed to "pull" the oil through your teeth with as much force as you can muster without spitting or dribbling of course. My mouth/jaw ends up feeling really tired after I do it. I might not be explaining it very well, but it's more than just swishing or swilling involved.
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Old 15-07-2016, 08:22
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Hi,

Here you can find one or more...
http://www.aroma-zen.com/en/essentia...re-p-3631.html

Have a nice day

Is it any good for skin or hair?
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