Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 At 11:47 PM 6/8/2005, wrote: >So between fractionated coconut oil, and >non, is th only difference shelf life? Is one thinner than the other. I have >only ever felt fractionated, and like it's absorbability. both " regular " coconut oil and Virgin Coconut Oil are solid (soft, but solid at room temperature. They will melt on the skin however. Neither is normally liquid. >But, I am also one >who likes less processing. Tell me more. Also, a question for all...when >making blends, do you prefer to use a variety of base oils or just stick to a >single? I know it would be different if you are making different blends, >specifically for skin, etc... but what is your take? Thanks in advance! depends on the purpose of the blend. for example, for a pain relieving blend, I try to use either st. john's wort infused oil, or adding a little calophyllum inophyllum to the base oils, since both can help ease some kinds of pain. for perfume or regular massage blends I prefer to use either jojoba or frac. coconut because of their almost infinite shelf life. Celebrating 10 years online. Supplying pure Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Does anyone else have problems with fractionated coconut oil smelling almost metallic? This has happened with every batch I have gotten and also with products that I have used (not mine) with frac. coconut oil in them. Marge Clark wrote: > At 11:47 PM 6/8/2005, wrote: > >>So between fractionated coconut oil, and >>non, is th only difference shelf life? Is one thinner than the other. I have >>only ever felt fractionated, and like it's absorbability. > > > both " regular " coconut oil and Virgin Coconut Oil are solid (soft, but > solid at room temperature. They will melt on the skin > however. Neither is normally liquid. > > >>But, I am also one >>who likes less processing. Tell me more. Also, a question for all...when >>making blends, do you prefer to use a variety of base oils or just stick to a >>single? I know it would be different if you are making different blends, >>specifically for skin, etc... but what is your take? Thanks in advance! > > > depends on the purpose of the blend. for example, for a pain relieving > blend, I try to use either st. john's wort infused oil, or adding a little > calophyllum inophyllum to the base oils, since both can help ease some > kinds of pain. > > for perfume or regular massage blends I prefer to use either jojoba or > frac. coconut because of their almost infinite shelf life. > > > > Celebrating 10 years online. Supplying pure Essential > Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information and more! > Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> > > > > > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 On Jun 9, 2005, at 8:47 AM, Debra McDuffee wrote: > Does anyone else have problems with fractionated coconut oil smelling > almost metallic? This has happened with every batch I have gotten and > also with products that I have used (not mine) with frac. coconut oil > in > them. Fractionated coconut makes me cringe for some reason and always has- everything about it is distasteful to me- including the scent. It just does not feel right to me (energetically). For an aromatherapy blend that needs longevity I use pure Jojoba oil- which has an extremely long shelf life. For perfumes with an oil base I also use very fine quality Jojoba oil as it has no scent. It is a beautiful scentless long lasting carrier oil (actually a wax- but used like an oil). I know some people like Fractionated Coconut for the stability/ longevity. I has always just rubbed me the wrong way ;( On the other hand- I use a lot of Raw Virgin Coconut oil / butter in my balms and other body and hair products. It is also a mainstay of my diet. If I could only buy one item to use on my skin and hair- one single element of any kind it would be this. It's uses are many and it is so beautiful. It does have a scent though and only the best quality will do. You can't really compare fractionated with non fractionated imo as they are so completely different. Give me Rose hydrosol and Virgin Coconut and my body, skin, hair and soul (;-)) are gloriously happy. Life is simple and good! Elizabeth Whole Life Essentials & Aromata Perfumes Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 OK, glad it isn't just me! The only time I have used the frac. coconut is to add just a little bit to body oil blends to help it sink in a little better, but recently I have found that I like jojoba much better for this. You and I are peas in a pod, I love jojoba, VCO and rose hydrosol, too -- but I also have a rose otto / sandalwood addiction right now -- I slather it on every morning after my shower in a body oil base of rice bran, jojoba, meadowfoam, rose hipseed oil . . . ohhhhhhhh yeaaaahhhhhh . . . :-) Elizabeth wrote: > On Jun 9, 2005, at 8:47 AM, Debra McDuffee wrote: > > >>Does anyone else have problems with fractionated coconut oil smelling >> almost metallic? This has happened with every batch I have gotten and >> also with products that I have used (not mine) with frac. coconut oil >>in >> them. > > > Fractionated coconut makes me cringe for some reason and always has- > everything about it is distasteful to me- including the scent. It just > does not feel right to me (energetically). For an aromatherapy blend > that needs longevity I use pure Jojoba oil- which has an extremely long > shelf life. For perfumes with an oil base I also use very fine quality > Jojoba oil as it has no scent. It is a beautiful scentless long lasting > carrier oil (actually a wax- but used like an oil). > > I know some people like Fractionated Coconut for the stability/ > longevity. I has always just rubbed me the wrong way ;( > > On the other hand- I use a lot of Raw Virgin Coconut oil / butter in my > balms and other body and hair products. It is also a mainstay of my > diet. If I could only buy one item to use on my skin and hair- one > single element of any kind it would be this. It's uses are many and it > is so beautiful. It does have a scent though and only the best quality > will do. You can't really compare fractionated with non fractionated > imo as they are so completely different. Give me Rose hydrosol and > Virgin Coconut and my body, skin, hair and soul (;-)) are gloriously > happy. > Life is simple and good! > > > Elizabeth > Whole Life Essentials & Aromata Perfumes > Pure Organic Essential Oils, Hydrosols, & Natural Products > http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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