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Sore Throat Infections, Chronic
Posted by Susan (Glendale, CA, USA) on 01/04/2009
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I've somehow managed to catch a horrible cold and have battled a sore throat for 2 days now. I have absolutely NO tolerance for pain, so I've been miserable. I've been using cayenne pepper and ACV as both a gargle and added to hot water to sip on constantly, but it only gives little to temporary relief.
I decided to try some coconut oil in some pineapple tea that I had (hoping deep down it resembled a pina colada!) I saw that EVCO wasn't listed as a remedy for cold or sore throats, really, but I decided to give it a shot.
Wow, was it soothing! The horrible thing about sore throats is how dry and scratchy the throat gets which makes the pain ten times worse... but the coconut oil lubed everything up so nicely that it doesn't hurt half as bad! I have no idea how long this will last, but I'll take what relief I can get!
I did have a lot of success with EVCO after having a strange sinus infection last year at this time that made all the glands in my head so swollen. After trying everything and going to the doctor who gave me no-good antibiotics, I gave EVCO a shot, and within one day my glands had gone down, my head and decongested and I felt better. I love this stuff. I just wish I liked the taste better!
Sore Throat Infections, Chronic
Posted by Susan (Glendale, CA, USA) on 01/06/2009
Just to follow up on my own post...
It's now been 24 hours since I took the EVCO for the sore throat -- it cleared it up 100%. About a half an hour after taking it, it dislodged a very large, quite solid, disgusting piece of you-know-what from the back of my throat which I surprisingly blew out of my nose. I won't go into details, just trust me -- it was the source of the infection, the queen bee, if you will.
The thing to remember (which I had forgotten) was that if you're not used to taking ACVO, it will give you digestive issues -- I had severe nausea later since I had not taken EVCO in quite some time. But it didn't last that long, and was well worth it considering.
I have taken it about two more times since in tea, and it immediately makes my sinuses and ears crack and pop as things start draining out.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Marion (Riverside, Ca) on 11/19/2008
I was on a quest to find Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. So many people from this site rave about EVCO so it led me to do my own research about the benefits and truth of EVCO. It turns out that EVCO is the best oil on Earth! Not only good internally but also topically. Just good over all healthy for your body head to toe, inside and out. So of course I HAD TO HAVE IT! After searching in every grocery store and having no luck I decided to take the long drive to our Health food store.."Trader Joe's". Was totally dissapointed to find that there was none there either. Maybe it was out of stock? The trip wasn't a total waste because I picked up a bottle of Tea Tree oil for 6 bucks which is normally $13 in drug stores. I also bought some Organic Apple Cider Vinegar there too which I hear is very good. So I guess there is not a market for Coconut Oil in California?? I guess the brain washing and false information has really worked on us Americans. What a shame! So my last stop was Walmart. I have heard that Walmart carries the low quality Coconut oil made from dried COPRA. So I wasn't too optimistic since I was only going to purchase the high quality EVCO even if it meant I had to buy online. They had the cheap stuff but I FOUND USDA EVCO there!! Yay! I'm so happy = )~ Nutiva is the brand and can be bought online as well. For 29 oz. it was $19.99 pricey I know. But well worth it since I love it on my skin and cooking with it! I guess after my long story the point is never give up in your quest for ultimate health. Cheers to good health and many blessings!
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Vivienne (Paia, HI) on 11/20/2008
I think various WallMarts carry different items, our local one carries Virgin coconut oil in the vitamin aisle. It's by the vitamin company "Rexall", I cannot remember the size, but it was about $10.00. They also carry Tea Tree Oil, which I bought - 50ml for $5.00.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Jasmynjade2 (Blanchester, Ohio Usa) on 12/19/2010
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Cold Pressed, unrefined. Nutiva Brand..... 54 oz... SOLID....... At "The Vitamin Shoppe"
Online for $22 Plus S&H..... Great deal.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Oclady (Tustin, Ca) on 02/02/2011
They carry EVCO at whole foods, I got mine from the one in tustin at the district.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Kristy (Menifee, Ca) on 03/15/2011
I use to live in Riverside as well and found it at Vitamin Shoppe
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Ocnaturaldoc (Newport Beach, California) on 04/03/2011
EVCO is available at Mother's Market, Whole Foods Markets, and online.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Happy Customer (Hemet, California) on 05/06/2011
I was able to get mine at GNC in my town. I think I paid $11.99 for 15 fl. Oz. I love it I wish I could find it in a bigger container but I am sure I could if I look on line.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Posted by Shansu (Ulysses, Kansas - Usa) on 02/21/2012
How to Take Internally
Posted by Mary Ann (Rural, South Africa) on 11/04/2008
Please help. I would like to start taking CO, being in Africa Im not sure if the coconut oil I have can be ingested. or if one can only apply it. My daughter who is a great believer in using it on her hair left it with me. It is called Pure Coconut Oil and is in solid form, althought when warmed becomes clear oil. It has no smell or perhaps faintly. I am not sure what the appearance should be.
Regards
Mary Ann
EC: Mary Ann, can you tell us the name of the manufacturer? We can do more research about the brand with that information.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Mary Ann (Rural, South Africa) on 11/06/2008
Thank you so much. The name on the bottle is Hercules Pure Coconut Oil. I am not sure if Hercules is the manufactures name, but there is no other reference on the bottle. It is sold in the Medicinal Section in supermarkets and I think in Pharmacies as well.
EC: Sorry, can't find any information on this product! Anyone have ideas about coconut oil not marked for internal consumption?
How to Take Internally
Posted by Haycee (Gauteng, South Africa) on 11/07/2008
Hercules coconut oil is distributed by Enaleni Pharmaceuticals, which was recently bought by the Indian Marico group. It is marketed as a hair care product and I am not sure whether or not it is suitable for internal use - it does not have the characteristic coconut smell. However, organic cold-pressed virgin coconut oil is sold under the Crede Natural Oils label and is available in 400ml bottles at most health shops at a cost of around R70.
How to Take Internally
Posted by London (Sandusky, Ohio) on 10/28/2008
I've heard so many good things about this. My problem is, coconut oil taste so gross by itself on a tablespoon. How can you take coconut oil without wanting to wretch? It makes me nauseous, when I do manage to choke it down. I know they use to use coconut oil in baked goods a long time ago, because it was the only stable cooking oil that kept for long periods of time. It tastes great in small amounts, just not in great heaping tablespoons.
Otherwise, it makes a great skin moisturizer out of the shower. Smells good too.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Sandra (Grosse Pointe, Michigan) on 10/28/2008
Hello everyone, I love this site. Thanks to everyone who contributes to it in one way or another, also thanks to the wonderful people maintaining it, I can only imagine the amount of work that must go into it.
As for the coconut oil, I too find the taste very unpleasant (and the texture too, I live in a cold place and the oil is often in solid form), but the way I get around it is by adding about 1 1/2 teaspoons to a bowl of lentils, I usually cook lentils (with turmeric, cayenne, tomatoes and other spices) over the weekend and during the week, I reheat them in a pan, and then add the coconut oil to the bowl. It is a great improvement in taste. I hope this helps.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Jacki (Seattle, Wa) on 05/03/2010
Hi Sandra: could you share your lentil receipe that you add the coconut oil too. Thanks
How to Take Internally
Posted by Conspiracytheorist (Calgary, Ab) on 05/30/2010
I use coconut oil on my skin after showers, it amounts to about 3 tbs. Once absorbed, wouldn't it be the same thing? no need to ingest it as your skin is a large organ.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Natural Remedy Believer (Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa) on 06/05/2011
Hi all,
ABSORPTION OF COCONUT OIL VIA SKIN
Coconut oil is not a 'thin' enough oil to allow for true absorption through the skin. As far as I know, only essential oils are able to do this. All other oils only seal; hence the use of oils for massage. It does, however, seal the skin and assist with dryness. Ingestion would be more advisable for medicinal use.
CANDIDA ALBICANS TREATMENT
"The active ingredients in Coconut Oil are Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid and Lauric Acid. These medium-chain saturated fatty acids are potent antimicrobial agents. They kill bacteria, viruses and fungi by causing their cell walls to disintegrate.
There are studies1 that show how all the fatty acids work together to kill Candida albicans. Another study 2 shows that Coconut Oil is as effective as fluconazole (Diflucan). It goes so far as to say; 'Coconut Oil should be used in the treatment of fungal infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species. ' " Refer to the link below for more detail and info on how this oil works.
http://www.candida-albicans-cure.com/coconut-oil.html
Also perhaps bear in mind that fatty acids are not meant to be exposed to heat, since this kills the medicinal properties of the oils. Hence the need for coldpressed oils.
I personally mix mine with full cream plain yoghurt, macadamia nut, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Full cream plain yoghurt also has live a & b cultures which assist with digestion, similar to pro-biotics.
Skin Issues
Posted by Christine (Tokyo, Japan) on 10/08/2008
I have been using organic virgin coconut oil on my face and body for 2 weeks now. It has improved the texture of my skin however I seem to always looked flushed on my face and neck, almost looks like I am sunburnt. I have very fair skin and have been using only a medium coverage amount on my face and neck so that it absorbs almost completly. Has anyone else experienced this and does it calm down? Is it removing the dead skin layers as it seems to look like the effects of a light chemical peel?
Thank you
Skin Issues
Posted by Sindu (Bangalore, India) on 10/12/2008
Yes, i do think your skin will look tanned because I have experienced it.
Skin Issues
Posted by Cured (Niceville, Fl) on 12/23/2009
Thought this was me or I was seeing things. The last few weeks I have been using Virgin Coconut Oil as a body and face moisturizer and deoderant. Within the last week/week and a half I have started taking Turmeric in capsule form (home made). I don't recall the tanning effect prior to turmeric but I have definitly noticed within the last week a slight tanning effect taking place. I of course will continue to use both as I love the results and hope to experience more of this "natural" tanning effect.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Suzt (Missoula, MT) on 10/01/2008
Melissa, how much do you take a day?
Skin Issues
Posted by Melanie (Brownsburg, Indiana) on 09/05/2008
★★★★★
i discovered coconut oil about 4 yrs ago and was using it for seborhea, and for dry patches of skin. I rubbed it into my cuticles each night, and on day 6, i realized the wart that had been on my finger for a few years was totally GONE! It had to be the oil, because i was not using a wart remover. Also, i have found that coconut oil helps heal my seborhea patches quickly, whereas medicines did not.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Cathy (Sudbury, Canada) on 09/01/2008
If you want to use coconut oil, cook with it! Butter your bread with it, use it in or on muffins instead of butter. My favorite is to use it for cooking pancakes, fried sweet potato french fries. Anything you fry because it is the only safe oil at high temperatures. Get creative with it. enjoy the lovely flavor. Put it in shakes!
Itchy Skin
Posted by Mark (San Diego, California) on 08/23/2008
★★★★★
I have had a really bad itch on my forearms for the last 4 or 5 years, every time the weather warms up. It is something that effects me on a daily basis. Since using the virgin coconut oil, it has basically gone away. The one day I didn't use it though, I itched a bit, but as long as I put it on my arms daily, no itch.
Skin Issues
Posted by Louwrence (Rustenburg, North West South Africa) on 04/06/2011
Eat right does not work, look at Metabolic Typing, it works, your body becomes alkaline which is very important because acidity causes all our health problems. You are then advised what to eat that suits your body type & what vits & mins to take for optimum health so you save money on sups. Mins are more important than vits, imbalances cause a lot of problems.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Shari (Houston, Tx) on 08/06/2009
This pendulum trick sounds like a Ouiji board!
EC: Actually, the pendulum swing is a well-known dowsing technique!
How to Take Internally
Posted by Dreamerbob (San Diego, Ca) on 10/09/2011
We use a pendulum to communicate with our sub-conscience mind. That is probably what you are getting, the answer from your sub-conscience mind.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Pbird (Wa) on 03/24/2015
I don't think I would ask a pendulum anything!
Skin Issues
Posted by Che (Roxas City, Philippines) on 07/26/2008
★★★★★
My skin suffered the tear and wear of using numerous brands of different brands of cosmetics til the combination of these different chemicals being used on these cosmetics, resulted to facial skin damages. Wrinkles, and the worst which made me embarrassed everytime when people got surprised to see the black spots on my face which i knew from prolong used of differrent chemicals. I have tried numerous products to get rid of it. Some will give me an effect of two weeks but afterward the damaged on my face becomes worst. My face dont seem to response to any cosmetic, the more cosmetics i used the worst it becomes so, i thought of experimenting on natural remedies.I have started making my own formula when i came across this site which made my research more valid. Every night, as i watched tv i massage VCO on my legs and arms it made my skin so soft @ flawless. When i wear skirt, people thought i have stockings on my legs.
For my face, 3x a week, i combined
1 tsp of molasses or
honey
1/4 tsp of ACV [APPLE CIDER VINEGAR]
1/2 tsp of VCO [VIRGIN COCONUT OIL]
1 tsp of turmeric
1/2 tsp of oats
Make to a paste, splash face with warm water and gently massage the paste on your face. Let it stay 10-20minutes. Rinse it with warm water.
Then i toned my face with ACV, Hydrogen peroxide and water and moisturize my face with alternating VCO and grapeseed oil. Amazing it gradually whitened my face naturally, wrinkles free with less expenses. I am 49 yr old grandma with 3 grandchildren mistaken as more years younger than my age. Thanks to this site, it made me more creative combining the natural resources that are abundant in our country Philippines. By the way, i make my own VCO and sell to my friends also. I use VCO externally and internally as it is the cleanest and the cheapest oil on earth. I enjoy the benefit of a monolaurin found in VCO the same benefit found in a mothers milk. I rarely got sick as VCO is a natural antibiotic, that can get rid of viral @ bacterial lepid coated illnesses.Thanks to this heaven sent site and to the people who openly shares thier beneficial testimonies. God Bless Us All as we continue to spread and share the good news. Email me @ let me know how this works with you.
Skin Issues
Posted by Helen (Fort Macleod, Ab) on 11/16/2009
thanks for the recipe for the face. Did you say it gets rid of wrinkles? def. worth a try. what is your exact recipe for the toner with the ACV, h2o2 (peroxide), water and moisturizer? thanks
Skin Issues
Posted by Sue M. (Worden , Il. Usa) on 01/24/2010
This is just a feedback to Che from Roxas City, Phillipines of June 26, 2008 post. I followed her formula for the facial and just beware before you try it. The turmeric burned my face and left it with a yellow tinge, no matter how much ACV and hydrogen perioxide mixed with water I used. My face now has red spots and a rash....hopefully the VCO will calm it down. If not, there's always make-up. ")
Skin Issues
Posted by Elizabeth (Nashville, Tn) on 01/26/2010
I feel your pain! I recently have broke out on my face and wanted to calm down the bumps and redness. I mixed turmeric, msm and a little bit of honey to make a paste and plastered it on my face. I am VERY fair skinned and it turned my face orange at first. I freaked out and used a beauty bar soap mixed with a little borax to make a scrub. This helped tone my face down to a faint yellow. Still not good! So I took a cottonball and saturated it with jojoba oil and that took the rest of the color off perfectly. Let's just say lesson learned! I'll stick to just drinking the turmeric :)
Hair
Posted by Fay (Suwanee, ga) on 01/07/2009
Where do you purchase your EVCO? thanks
Hair
Posted by Cindy (Woodland, PA) on 02/15/2009
I buy my Virgin CoConut Oil on the website www.tropicaltraditions.com. It is really good. You can also get expeller cold pressed if you don't like the coconut taste. Check it out.
Hair
Posted by Sharyg (Miami, Fl, Usa) on 01/13/2012
Ditto on Tropicaltraditions!!! It is the best coconut oil and the most natural!!! And as she said, If you don't like strong coconut taste or smell, they have the expeller pressed oil, wich is very bland in taste and smell, but still has all the properties that make coconut oil great. Coconut oil has transformed my damaged, dry, brittle hair, into a beautiful shiny, healthy, thick mane!!! My skin feels like butter. And I just started taking it internally, so I'll see what it does for that!!!
Hair
Posted by Eunice (Lagos, Nigeria) on 12/24/2013
Is the coconut oil in its natural form or already finished product?
Hair
Posted by Sandy (Riverside Ca. U.s.) on 12/27/2013
Coconut Oil Caveats
Posted by Pat (Ballwin, MO) on 07/04/2008
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I intended to purchase the product below from Amazon, then checked the reviews on it. Please read the review below:
Source Naturals
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Softgels, 240 softgels
Price: $21.46
1.0 out of 5 stars Would not buy again, November 18, 2007
I bought these to take by mouth, but after seeing the thick covering decided I didn't want to ingest that material--then decided to use the oil inside the capsule on my skin.
When cutting a small hole and squeezing out the oil, I noticed a small pellet that wouldn't melt on my skin in almost all the capsules. Not sure what that material is, but am glad that I decided not to take them internally.
Also after doing some reading on Titanium Dioxide (listed as an ingredient) found that it is "Classified as Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans" by IARC.
Now I plan to stop using it on my skin and throw away the rest of the bottle--should've done my research before buying.
Coconut Oil Caveats
Posted by Jennie (Cph, DK) on 07/06/2008
A quick search on the net turned up some info about this product (Source Natural's Coconut Oil Softgels). The Titanium Dioxide (TD) is added to the product as well as gelative (presumably the capsule). TD is added to products for its optic whitening qualities. As that has to do with appearance, it makes no sense to use TD in a product meant for ingestion!
Pure coconut oil does not contain TD, and therefore does not carry the carcinogenic risk with it.
Coconut Oil Caveats
Posted by Davd (Norway, Maine) on 08/09/2009
Check out swanson. They have bottles of organic coconut oil soft gels, (without the td), for 2.99 and its buy 1 get 1 free now. So for 2.99 you get 120 capsules then 4.99 s&h.I got 6 bottles and 2 bottles of ginger root and only pd 15 with s&h! I have been taking them for a month and my blood pressure has leveled out big time. it was 165/94 I am now at 136/76 as of 2 weeks ago.
Coconut Oil Caveats
Posted by Deedee (Skowhegan, Maine) on 12/24/2014
I think you may have gotton a bad batch. I use LouAnna from walmart, it is white as it should be, it should not be yellow. I buy mine a little over $6 a jar. Smells faintly of coconut, I use it in baking and cooking and also use a big jar of organic coconut I keep on the counter.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Renee (Gilbert, LA) on 10/05/2008
Just started looking into vco, what do you mean by "pulling"?
Skin Issues
Posted by Lazaro (Laredo, Texas, US) on 06/13/2008
★★★★★
I have been using coconut oil for about an year now, and I love it! I rarely drink it, however, I use it as a lotion instead of the store brand. My skin looks and feels great. Since it is a bit oily, I started to put it on my face. Mostly around my eyes and forehead. My younger sister commented once that I don't have any wrinkles and she has. She wanted to know my secret. I told her of course. I further told her that if you cannot drink the store brand lotions, why is she putting it on her skin? Coconut oil can be eaten. I also use it to moisten my lips. And on a couple occasions for hemorrodes- I know I misspelled that.
Ulcer
Posted by Ann (Casper, Wy) on 09/19/2011
AWESOME!!! ... What an amazing report! It's nice to read a post from someone who has taken EVCO for many yrs. THANKS!
Ulcer
Posted by Jenn (Ottawa, On) on 05/10/2012
RBD coconut oil is not EVCO.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Wendy (Titusville, Florida) on 05/26/2008
My favorite ways to use coconut oil - as a butter substitute in hot cereals (oatmeal, ect), on toast, or waffles, or vegatables, I also use it in the pan for cooking my egg whites. when I try to put it in my shakes it gets hard and flakey- which I do not like. I also use it on my skin. I get about 1 tbs per day. Also just started trying Blackstrap molasses today. will report benefits in a few weeks- I hope.
Dry Skin
Posted by Marion (Riverside, Ca) on 11/16/2008
Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for the cocoa and honey tip! I will definitely try it. Cocoa is also a natural source of Flavanol Antioxidants. The coconut oil and Cocoa combination should be really beneficial. I'm hoping this will take care of my chocolate craving and save me from all of the icky sugar and dairy that is in most chocolate candy. I love this site and thanks again! = )~
Dry Skin
Posted by CONNIE (PENSACOLA, FL) on 01/28/2009
I READ THE RECIPE FOR USING COCONUT OIL WITH COCOA POWDER POWDER AND HONEY AND COULDN'T WAIT TO TRY IT. I RAN TO THE KITCHEN AND MIXED SOME UP AND AM EATING IT AS I TYPE. I LOVE IT!!!! I HAD WONDERED FOR A LONG TIME HOW I WAS GOING TO FORCE MYSELF TO EAT IT OFF A SPOON. I AM DIPPING WALNUTS IN IT. THANKS FOR THE TIP. CONNIE
Dry Skin
Posted by Malcolm.54 (Miami Beach, Florida) on 07/02/2013
I have REALLY dry skin and Id like to try using the Virgin Coconut Oil cure... But doesn't the oil transfer to your pillowcase, clothing, etc.? Is this oil expensive? Please reply ASAP.
Dry Skin
Posted by Pbird (Everett, Wa, Usa) on 07/02/2013
Malcolm, the coconut oil sinks in so fast, always assuming you don't literally butter yourself with it, that if you wait for a while it won't oil your bedding. Just use what will sink in in a few minutes
It is not horribly expensive. All different price ranges. Get virgin organic from Trader Joe or online at a variety of places. A gallon of the best is about sixty dollars online. I don't remember what the pints in the store cost.
Dry Skin
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/03/2013
Malcolm.54, the coconut oil is roughly $15 or less for a lb. You will only need a drop for your whole face, use very sparingly. It absorbs well, so if your skin stayed shiny, you have used too much.
After days of using it once a day, there is a very noticeable softening and moisterizing of the skin. At least for me!
Dry Skin
Posted by Kelly (Cambridge, Ma) on 07/03/2013
Organic virgin coconut oil at Trader Joe's is $5.99 for a 16oz jar. (It's a glass jar, too - important.) I use one tablespoon a day internally and use it externally as a skin moisturizer and that 16oz jar lasts me months and months.
Gum in Hair
Posted by Terese (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) on 05/18/2008
★★★★★
My son woke up with gum in his hair. I put extra virgin coconut oil in his hair, massaged it, and in less than 5 minutes the clump had gotten all gooey and soft and I was able to comb it out. For bigger hunks I would say let it sit for 10-15 minutes. It worked like magic!
Gum in Hair
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn.) on 05/18/2008 490 posts
Just about any oil (including peanut butter) will do the same to chewing gum in the hair. If the gum is on something you can stick in the freezer, do so and after it is frozen you can chip it off.
How to Take Internally
Posted by Floss (Philadelphia, Pa) on 05/18/2008
I take my coconut oil in hot tea or warm to hot water, and also in the morning I make a smoothie and add that in last...Have been taking it since Aug of 2007, and lost 20 lbs and an added benefit was that it reduced my Cholesterol and Triglycerides..I was able to get off of the medicine that the Dr. had prescribed...
How to Take Internally
Posted by Jenni (Clarksville, Tn) on 03/12/2010
It's excellent in the instant hot chocolate, too. It seems to make it a lot richer...yum!
Dry Skin
Posted by Kay (London, UK) on 05/17/2008
★★★★★
I suffered with skin complaints for a long time, I often got those little red bumps on my arms.also red lumps under and around my nose and general teenager style spots on my face. I started using coconut oil on the surface of my skin only. The brand I use is _____which is made in the UK and contains no other ingredients other then natural 'pure' coconut oil (thats what it says on the label). I experimented with different ways of using the oil on my face and body. I found that the skin on my face and arms became softer and I now rarely get spots or skin irritation (except at that spot). The best method for my face is to use the oil on my skin as a cleanser to open pores, then remove the excess with a cotton pad. After that I cleanse with an astringent. I use pure distilled rose-water which smells beautiful, closes my pores nicely and also makes my skin wonderfully soft. To top it off I moisturise again with the coconut oil, leave it on the surface to sink in a little, and take the excess of with a cotton pad (usually in places like my forehead and chin which don't absorb as much). I can't stress enough how much healthier my skin is. My complexion is brighter and I have less to no problem zones anymore.
Dry Skin
Posted by Dilys (Stroud, UK) on 02/21/2009
Kay, also living in the UK and only just having found out about coconut oil where did you buy it and what make?
