Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2006 Margaret!! I have been doing this exactly for a month and I love it so much. No pimples and smooth skin. I have to say here in Phoenix it is incredible scorching. It was 115 yesterday - only 112 today. I had a few minutes yesterday and practically poured the coconut oil on my skin and face and went outside and laid in the sun at 9:30 am - until 10:00 am. That is unheard of here in Phx because you get so sunburned so quickly. Never ever have I ever been able to let the sun hit my face without covering it when I am actually " laying out " . My face gets scorched and my eye lids burn to make me so puffy and sore. Not this time. This is the very first time I just let my face feel the sun for that half hour - but it was so darn hot. I came in and took a shower and there is no signs of anything but golden tan. Never burned. I threw out all the sun screen (cancer cream) and everyone has a container of coconut oil in their cars when they are out working in the sun. I love coconut oil. I am really really sold on it. Judy On 6/5/06, Margaret Gamez <mgamez1 wrote: > > I have used commercial moisturizing products all my life. > I ran out of my super-duper age-defying wrinkle-reducing > moisturizer yesterday and decided to drag my coconut oil into > the laboratory. > I have used it three times - once last night, and once twice this > morning (I woke up, took a shower, applied coconut oil, went to yoga > class, came back, took a shower, and applied it again. > > I was worried that I would smell like a coconut (not my ideal perfume > by any stretch of the imagination), but there was no odor. My coconut > oil was liquid-y, probably because it is summer here; we do not have > air conditioning; and I had the coconut oil on the shelf, as opposed > to in the refrigerator. > > I dipped a finger into the oil, and then slathered that all over my > face (one finger of oil was enough). I massaged it all around, and > moved it up to my cheekbones and down to my browbones. > > I was pleasantly surprised by the smooth feel of my face... a feeling > that, previously, I have only achieved with VERY EXPENSIVE cosmetic > creams. > I am going to experiment with this over the next two weeks, and see > how it goes. So far, I am very pleased with the results. > Margaret > > rawfood , TrailSeekerRanch wrote: > > > > > > Hi Tommie, > > > > I had the same problem when I used to use olive oil. Maybe I'm > using more > > then you however I don't like globs on me. > > > > I think it's because our skin absorbs these type of oils better then > > commercial creams. I've never had it happen with them though if I > got too close to > > my eyes they would have a burning feeling. > > > > > > I used it like Margaret said last night and no problems with my vision. > > > > Denise > > > > In a message dated 6/4/06 1:15:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > rawfood writes: > > > > " Tommie " jerushy > > Re: Coconut Oil > > > > > > I'm sure it would blur your vision if you get it in your eyes. I put > > it on my eyelids (both upper and lower) to help moisturize them, too. > > I'm careful with it, though. > > > > Tommie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2006 Ahhh, Margaret. Welcome to the convert corner. I feel the same way. Just think of all the money we'll save not to mention all the chemicals we'll keep out of our body. Shari Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2006 I've been using coconut oil for about 5 years and I don't have excess oil and I don't have any pimples. However, I am 56. But then again, my daughter is 21 and she uses it and has beautiful skin. Shari Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2006 --- terry garner <terrygarner79 wrote: > Hi, > > I would recommend using coconut oil on your body > but not on your face. I feel it could lead to > making your face skin too oily and develop into > pimples. I had a problem like that. But its great > for your hands and feet, its extreemly beneficial > for cracked feet. > I've been using it on my face to help combate Melasma. The treatment I 'm on now really dries my skin so the coconut oil works wonders, twice a day. My husband uses it to treat his excema (sp). So far it has been the only thing that works consistently well without using a lot of chemicals. I never thought to use it on my feet. This time of year the duck shoes I wear for gardening really make my feet a mess. I'm going to give it a try on my feet in the hopes it will help. Thanks for the tip. Garden Gnome Have a GREAT gardening day. Come wander through my blogs at: http://ca.360./sfg.oamc http://gardengnomewanderings.blogspot.com Garden Gnome Zone 6A, Ontario, Canada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2006 I don't know...I use the coconut oil on my face as a cleanser twice a day (coconut oil all over then wiped away with a damp washcloth) and then I use more to moisturize. People often comment on my skin's healthy look. I think, like with everything, it depends. In this case, depends on what type of skin you have if this will work for you or not. I have been doing this for over 6 months and am really happy with the result, but I have very dry skin all over. (I like the Omega brand, by the way!) rawfood , Garden Gnome <sfg.oamc wrote: > > --- terry garner <terrygarner79 wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I would recommend using coconut oil on your body > > but not on your face. I feel it could lead to > > making your face skin too oily and develop into > > pimples. I had a problem like that. But its great > > for your hands and feet, its extreemly beneficial > > for cracked feet. > > > > I've been using it on my face to help combate Melasma. > The treatment I 'm on now really dries my skin so the > coconut oil works wonders, twice a day. My husband > uses it to treat his excema (sp). So far it has been > the only thing that works consistently well without > using a lot of chemicals. I never thought to use it > on my feet. This time of year the duck shoes I wear > for gardening really make my feet a mess. I'm going > to give it a try on my feet in the hopes it will help. > Thanks for the tip. > > Garden Gnome > > > Have a GREAT gardening day. Come wander through my blogs at: > http://ca.360./sfg.oamc > http://gardengnomewanderings.blogspot.com > > Garden Gnome > Zone 6A, Ontario, Canada > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 8, 2006 terry wrote: > I would recommend using coconut oil on your body but not on your > face. > I feel it could lead to making your face skin too oily and develop > into pimples. I had a problem like that. > But its great for your hands and feet, its extreemly beneficial > for cracked feet. Thanks, Terry, for adding your two cents worth! I am guessing that you are quite a bit younger than most of us who have been discussing using coconut oil as a moisturizer. I am guessing that for a couple of reasons... 1- I am guessing that most of the people who say that they do not use makeup come from the same " culture " I lived in, in the 1960s, where makeup was a sign of " the establishment " , or " not natural " , or something else like that. If I am right, then the complexion requirements will be different from those of a person 20 years younger than *us*. 2 - you are worried about break-outs. (if I am right, most of the folks discussing coconut oil are more concerned -- or not-- about wrinkles) I ran into this issue about 25 years ago, when, as a make-up artist/ consultant, I found that certain products, which were very helpful for my older clients, were deadly for my own complexion, i.e., they caused major weird breakouts in the form of " new kinds of break-outs " , i.e., I had never had a white-head in my life! What we have to do, in each case, is try the idea, and see what happens. Right now, I am trying the coconut oil. I am, personally, not really sure about it, because, although my skin feels really nice and soft, I am feeling itchy. Is it the coconut oil, or is it the weather, or is it a reaction with my (dare I say it?) make-up. I am on vacation right now, so I can experiment with those three questions. You will have to do what you see fit. I think you will find some moisturizing ideas in the list files. Hopefully something will fit. If not, please let me know, and I will find something in my bag of tricks.... BTW, thanks for the idea of using coconut oil on cracked heels. Margaret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 8, 2006 has anyone ever tried aloe vera for their skin? Margaret Gamez <mgamez1 wrote: terry wrote: > I would recommend using coconut oil on your body but not on your > face. > I feel it could lead to making your face skin too oily and develop > into pimples. I had a problem like that. > But its great for your hands and feet, its extreemly beneficial > for cracked feet. Thanks, Terry, for adding your two cents worth! I am guessing that you are quite a bit younger than most of us who have been discussing using coconut oil as a moisturizer. I am guessing that for a couple of reasons... 1- I am guessing that most of the people who say that they do not use makeup come from the same " culture " I lived in, in the 1960s, where makeup was a sign of " the establishment " , or " not natural " , or something else like that. If I am right, then the complexion requirements will be different from those of a person 20 years younger than *us*. 2 - you are worried about break-outs. (if I am right, most of the folks discussing coconut oil are more concerned -- or not-- about wrinkles) I ran into this issue about 25 years ago, when, as a make-up artist/ consultant, I found that certain products, which were very helpful for my older clients, were deadly for my own complexion, i.e., they caused major weird breakouts in the form of " new kinds of break-outs " , i.e., I had never had a white-head in my life! What we have to do, in each case, is try the idea, and see what happens. Right now, I am trying the coconut oil. I am, personally, not really sure about it, because, although my skin feels really nice and soft, I am feeling itchy. Is it the coconut oil, or is it the weather, or is it a reaction with my (dare I say it?) make-up. I am on vacation right now, so I can experiment with those three questions. You will have to do what you see fit. I think you will find some moisturizing ideas in the list files. Hopefully something will fit. If not, please let me know, and I will find something in my bag of tricks.... BTW, thanks for the idea of using coconut oil on cracked heels. Margaret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 8, 2006 I use the Aloe Vera . . .not just for skin, but it's a great hair gel, shaving gel, and if cooled in the fridge, it's a great coolant! (smile) Holly Chicago NeedGod.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I'm confused. Coconut oil does not come from animals, so how can it have cholesterol in it? I was under the impression that dietary cholesterol comes from animal products (meat, eggs, dairy) and that we do not need to consume cholesterol because we make it ourselves, and that plants do not produce cholesterol. Audrey S. On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 2:17 PM, <thelilacflower wrote: > > > It's a tropical oil and we have heard for years how bad it is for us. Now > they say it's good. I have a huge amount of Samoan and Togan friends. Many > of their family members have passed at an early age, several of them have > severe cholesterol problems so I'm not convinced coconut oil, coconut milk > and raw coconut aren't part of the problem along with large amounts of pork. > I fry with peanut oil, saute with olive oil and sometimes use a little > butter with the olive oil. > Coconut oil is great on the skin. > Donna > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Because some studies indicate that eating saturated fat raises blood cholesterol, whether the saturated fat comes form animal or vegetable sources. Palm oil and coconut oil are two of the few vegetable sources of saturated fats. There is other recent research showing some health benefits from coconut oil, hence some of us (myself included) are confused. I use lite and regular coconut milk on occasion, but since I do have potential cholesterol issues, I use it sparingly. , Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: > > I'm confused. Coconut oil does not come from animals, so how can it have > cholesterol in it? I was under the impression that dietary cholesterol comes > from animal products (meat, eggs, dairy) and that we do not need to consume > cholesterol because we make it ourselves, and that plants do not produce > cholesterol. > > Audrey S. > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 2:17 PM, <thelilacflower wrote: > > > > > > > It's a tropical oil and we have heard for years how bad it is for us. Now > > they say it's good. I have a huge amount of Samoan and Togan friends. Many > > of their family members have passed at an early age, several of them have > > severe cholesterol problems so I'm not convinced coconut oil, coconut milk > > and raw coconut aren't part of the problem along with large amounts of pork. > > I fry with peanut oil, saute with olive oil and sometimes use a little > > butter with the olive oil. > > Coconut oil is great on the skin. > > Donna > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Ok, that's interesting. Thanks! Audrey S. On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 3:28 PM, rosetalleo <rosetalleo wrote: > > > Because some studies indicate that eating saturated fat raises blood > cholesterol, whether the saturated fat comes form animal or vegetable > sources. Palm oil and coconut oil are two of the few vegetable sources of > saturated fats. There is other recent research showing some health benefits > from coconut oil, hence some of us (myself included) are confused. I use > lite and regular coconut milk on occasion, but since I do have potential > cholesterol issues, I use it sparingly. > > <%40>, > Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: > > > > I'm confused. Coconut oil does not come from animals, so how can it have > > cholesterol in it? I was under the impression that dietary cholesterol > comes > > from animal products (meat, eggs, dairy) and that we do not need to > consume > > cholesterol because we make it ourselves, and that plants do not produce > > cholesterol. > > > > Audrey S. > > > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 2:17 PM, <thelilacflower wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > It's a tropical oil and we have heard for years how bad it is for us. > Now > > > they say it's good. I have a huge amount of Samoan and Togan friends. > Many > > > of their family members have passed at an early age, several of them > have > > > severe cholesterol problems so I'm not convinced coconut oil, coconut > milk > > > and raw coconut aren't part of the problem along with large amounts of > pork. > > > I fry with peanut oil, saute with olive oil and sometimes use a little > > > butter with the olive oil. > > > Coconut oil is great on the skin. > > > Donna > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 The jury is still out on coconut oil. It is a saturated fat. It is NOT cholesterol. It is Medium Chain Triglycerides and is 50% lauric acids which actually helps control hypertension and hyperlipidemia. It is excellent for psoriasis and is an antifungal. I never suggest it to my patients who have cardio-vascular issues; but, I actually see no problem with it topically. Shen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I have very thick hair that tangles, and will start to form dreadlocks if I neglect to brush it. Coconut oil is the best to keep it soft and shiny and to repair it when it gets dried out. Plus it makes my hair smell like coconuts! Beth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2009 , shenoa <shenoa wrote: > > The jury is still out on coconut oil. I just like to smell it sometimes! I have a jar that I open once in a while, just to take a wiff and feel like I'm in the tropics. I haven't cooked with the stuff, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 7, 2010 Hmmmm maybe as part of a salad dressing? What about drizzled over veggies as a sort of 'sauce'? Or can you get it in capsule form? Dennis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 We do a lot of raw foods, so we use coconut oil in a lot of stuff... It makes a nice addition to a fruit smoothie... My favorite is raw chocolate pudding, using avocados, and you can add coconut butter or oil... It also makes a nice dressing on a lot of salads... :-) ******************* Tara J. Petite tara www.petite.net On Behalf Of robin koloms Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:29 PM rkoloms coconut oil I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Will your mom drink smoothies? You could put coconut oil in there. Anything you fry or cook in any way, you could use coconut oil instead of butter, margarine, or another type of oil. You can even add it to salads. Marilyn robin koloms <rkoloms rkoloms Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm coconut oil I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Does your mom like smoothies? If so, you could " hide " the oil in the smoothies. Both my mom and maternal grandmother had Alzheimer's and at the time, I didn't know of any natural remedies to try. I wish you well in how you're trying to help your mom naturally. That's great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Robin, I have a great recipe for using room temperature coconut oil in frosting. As long as you're not opposed to giving your mother two tablespoons of frosting every day, I'm happy to send it to you. Marla > > > > robin koloms <rkoloms > rkoloms > Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm > coconut oil > > > > > I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) > coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her > into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. > > Thank you! > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Hi Marla, The older my mother gets (she is 81), the more sweets she seems to want. That recipe would be great! Thank you, Robin ________________________________ Marla Rose <marla Thu, April 8, 2010 9:13:38 AM Re: coconut oil Robin, I have a great recipe for using room temperature coconut oil in frosting. As long as you're not opposed to giving your mother two tablespoons of frosting every day, I'm happy to send it to you. Marla > > > > robin koloms <rkoloms > > rkoloms > Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm > coconut oil > > > > > I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) > coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her > into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. > > Thank you! > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Hi, Robin - My mom has a major sweet tooth, too. Almond Buttercream Frosting 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 cup non-hydrogenated coconut oil at room temp. 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp. vlmond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt Combine all ingredients in a food processor or mixer and combine until smooth, adjusting measurements if needed for a spreadable texture. I bet you could also add cocoa powder to this for a chocolate version without the almond extract and with a little extra milk. Good luck! Marla > Hi Marla, > > The older my mother gets (she is 81), the more sweets she seems to want. That > recipe would be great! > > Thank you, > > Robin > > > > > > ________________________________ > Marla Rose <marla > > Thu, April 8, 2010 9:13:38 AM > Re: coconut oil > > > Robin, > > I have a great recipe for using room temperature coconut oil in frosting. As > long as you're not opposed to giving your mother two tablespoons of frosting > every day, I'm happy to send it to you. > > Marla >> >> >> >> robin koloms <rkoloms > >> rkoloms >> Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm >> coconut oil >> >> >> >> >> I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) >> coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get >> her >> into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. >> >> Thank you! >> >> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2010 This sounds great! Thank you!! ________________________________ Marla Rose <marla Thu, April 8, 2010 12:36:10 PM Re: coconut oil  Hi, Robin - My mom has a major sweet tooth, too. Almond Buttercream Frosting 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 cup non-hydrogenated coconut oil at room temp. 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp. vlmond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt Combine all ingredients in a food processor or mixer and combine until smooth, adjusting measurements if needed for a spreadable texture. I bet you could also add cocoa powder to this for a chocolate version without the almond extract and with a little extra milk. Good luck! Marla > Hi Marla, > > The older my mother gets (she is 81), the more sweets she seems to want. That > recipe would be great! > > Thank you, > > Robin > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > Marla Rose <marla (AT) veganstreet (DOT) com> > @gro ups.com > Thu, April 8, 2010 9:13:38 AM > Re: coconut oil > > > Robin, > > I have a great recipe for using room temperature coconut oil in frosting. As > long as you're not opposed to giving your mother two tablespoons of frosting > every day, I'm happy to send it to you. > > Marla >> >> >> >> robin koloms <rkoloms > >> rkoloms >> Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm >> coconut oil >> >> >> >> >> I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) >> coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get >> her >> into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. >> >> Thank you! >> >> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Coconut oil is perfect for making puddings and mousse thick. Since it's liquid in a warm room but firms immediately when cool, it works wonderfully. My favorite recipe using it is raw chocolate pie. It's a very forgiving recipe but here's the basic idea: crust: 7 or 8 dates about 1/2 cup shredded coconut process in food processer until dates are mushed and it holds together if pressed. Put in a pie pan, wet your fingers a little, and press around the sides and bottom of the pan to form the crust. filling: 3 avocados 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder (or to taste) 1/4 - 1/2 cup agave (or to taste) 1/2 cup coconut oil (or more if you want) blend all together until smooth. (I usually blend the cocoa, agave, and avocado first then add the oil so it doesn't separate.) Pour into crust. Chill for at least 3 hours. This is so good! My toddler loves it. I was so obsessed with it for a while and ate so much. The coconut oil made me lose 10lbs! , robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > > I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get her into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. > > Thank you! > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 9, 2010 You're so welcome. Good luck! Marla > This sounds great! Thank you!! > > > > > ________________________________ > Marla Rose <marla > > Thu, April 8, 2010 12:36:10 PM > Re: coconut oil > > > Hi, Robin - > > My mom has a major sweet tooth, too. > > Almond Buttercream Frosting > > 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar > 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder > 1 cup non-hydrogenated coconut oil at room temp. > 1/4 cup almond milk > 1 tsp. vlmond extract > 1 tsp. vanilla extract > 1/8 tsp. salt > > Combine all ingredients in a food processor or mixer and combine until > smooth, adjusting measurements if needed for a spreadable texture. > > I bet you could also add cocoa powder to this for a chocolate version > without the almond extract and with a little extra milk. > > Good luck! > > Marla > >> Hi Marla, >> >> The older my mother gets (she is 81), the more sweets she seems to want. That >> recipe would be great! >> >> Thank you, >> >> Robin >> >> >> >> >> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >> Marla Rose <marla (AT) veganstreet (DOT) com> >> @gro ups.com >> Thu, April 8, 2010 9:13:38 AM >> Re: coconut oil >> >> >> Robin, >> >> I have a great recipe for using room temperature coconut oil in frosting. As >> long as you're not opposed to giving your mother two tablespoons of frosting >> every day, I'm happy to send it to you. >> >> Marla >>> >>> >>> >>> robin koloms <rkoloms > >>> rkoloms >>> Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:29 pm >>> coconut oil >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I am looking for suggestions on how to get two tablespoons of (uncooked) >>> coconut oil into my mom every day. She has Alzheimers; we had hoped to get >>> her >>> into a study using coconut oil, but she was not chosen for it. >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
