VCO/acne/LONG you might have read this before

December 31, 2005

Hi Pete and welcome to our group!

When I first started using coconut oil on my skin I had terrible breakouts for

about 3-4 month but this was actually a GOOD thing as my body was detoxing. If

your daughter decides to use CO have her be patient as some people's skin

problems get better right away and some will have flare ups.

A couple of things I noticed......

If you have large breakouts that weep or have a lot of clear liquid you can

apply a paste of CO and coconut flour to the blemish and it will dry right up.

You may break out more at first but they will seem to disapear as soon as the

appeared. I have had some leave with-in hours but usually over night.

Don't try to squeeze the ones that come on suddenly but just apply coconut oil

several times during the day.

Less is better. Applying a thin layer works better than a large amount which

tends to pool up on the skin. It seems to over-saturate the tissues and is not

readily absorbed.

I use a small amount of coconut flour in some coconut oil to scrub my face as

well. It works great as an exfoliant.

The coconut oil will, over time, bring blackheads etc. to the surface, as well.

If she has a lot of blackheads she might want to do the following. this is

something I posted on another egroup today about skin care.

***********The best results I have had for blackheaads is to take 5 large

strawberries and mash them up into a 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Or put in

blender. Let it sit for at least 24 hours before using. Mix well and apply

several layers to your face at bedtime and wash off in the morning.Letting each

layer dry somewhat before putting on another layer. Yes ...........the smell

goes away very quickly. You will be amazed at what dissolves overnight.

Blackheads will just roll off your skin. Your skin will also feel very soft.

I also have dry skin so I then peel 4-5 green grapes and mix them with a tsp or

so of honey and spread that on my face. After 20 minutes I rinse off and apply

some coconut oil with a little vitamin E mixed in.

Jeanne

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