Guest guest Report post Posted March 2, 2010 I'm not sure in what context Melly is referring to " excessive " but I know in soap, 100% coconut oil bars, unless excess oil is not processed with the lye (superfatting), can be very drying. I'm not a chemist but I want to think it has something to do with the high saturated fatty acid content of coconut oil (about 92%, over half of which is lauric acid). They produce very effective surfactants when saponified that could strip too many of your skin's natural oils away, instead of just getting rid of the grime. I've honestly never heard of pure unsaponified coconut oil drying out the skin though. Melly - I would also be really interested in any info you have to the contrary ~Jaya , gail raby <amberflame wrote: > > Melly, > > In what way does " excessive use " of coconut oil dry the skin. > > What is considered " excessive " > > Please post links to research or data that indicate this > and explain the mechanics of how this is determined to be. > > > Thanks, > g > > ps to brejean -- love the quote you gave -- what a good principal > for relationships.... > > Never make someone a priority in your life > > When you are an option in theirs > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
