Re: coconut oil as moisturizer

[Guest guest]

Hi,

If it gets so dry in the beginning, what made u guys

continue to use it? Also, I put it around my eyes,

and the skin between my eyes and my eyebrows are

extremely dry as well..

--- Lednug <lednug@...> wrote:

> Tina, please dont give up. When I started to use VCO

> on my face it got really dry and actually sore but I

> think it was some kind of balancing healing thing.

> Now all it does is make my face nice and soft. Also

> it is the only makeup remover that I use now. You

> might consider using some aloe gel first and then

> the VCO to help healing. JMHO

> Anne

>

>

> *I've been using coconut oil as moisturizer but I

> noticed that now my cheeks are really dry, drier

> than

> before. But when I apply vco to my body it remains

> moist, I really would like to continue using vco on

> my

> face..but don't understand why its so dry now, any

> suggestions? Thanks

>

> Tina*

>

>

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[Guest guest]

How much are you putting on? try mixing some e with it.

-------------- Original message --------------

Hi,

If it gets so dry in the beginning, what made u guys

continue to use it? Also, I put it around my eyes,

and the skin between my eyes and my eyebrows are

extremely dry as well..

--- Lednug <lednug@...> wrote:

> Tina, please dont give up. When I started to use VCO

> on my face it got really dry and actually sore but I

> think it was some kind of balancing healing thing.

> Now all it does is make my face nice and soft. Also

> it is the only makeup remover that I use now. You

> might consider using some aloe gel first and then

> the VCO to help healing. JMHO

> Anne

>

>

> *I've been using coconut oil as moisturizer but I

> noticed that now my cheeks are really dry, drier

> than

> before. But when I apply vco to my body it remains

> moist, I really would like to continue using vco on

> my

> face..but don't understand why its so dry now, any

> suggestions? Thanks

>

> Tina*

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey,

Do you use raw vco to wash ur face? I didn't know it

was a face wash too?

--- Lednug <lednug@...> wrote:

> Tina, please dont give up. When I started to use VCO

> on my face it got really dry and actually sore but I

> think it was some kind of balancing healing thing.

> Now all it does is make my face nice and soft. Also

> it is the only makeup remover that I use now. You

> might consider using some aloe gel first and then

> the VCO to help healing. JMHO

> Anne

>

>

> *I've been using coconut oil as moisturizer but I

> noticed that now my cheeks are really dry, drier

> than

> before. But when I apply vco to my body it remains

> moist, I really would like to continue using vco on

> my

> face..but don't understand why its so dry now, any

> suggestions? Thanks

>

> Tina*

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Tina, I take a bit of vco and warm it up in my hands then apply to face and

massage in. Take a hot wash cloth and remove the oil. It works very well and

sometimes I even have to add more oil again afterward. I like to use a

microfiber wash cloth too to exfoliate but I think that vco exfoliates on its

own too. ALso try using it under your arms as a deodorant. It also makes a

great personal lubricant as well. I even use it in my hounds ears and for the

first time in his 11 years he has pain free ears. It is kind of messy at first

but well worth it. I LOVE coconut oil!

Anne

Hey,

Do you use raw vco to wash ur face? I didn't know it

was a face wash too?

[Guest guest]

Anne wrote:

<<< Tina, please don't give up. When I started to use VCO on my face it got

really dry and actually sore but I think it was some kind of balancing

healing thing. Now all it does is make my face nice and soft......

===================

I suspect Anne is right about this. I have had a few skin " eruptions " since

using coconut oil on my skin. Nothing serious, but they were unusual for

me. I'm thinking they were some sort of impurities that the VCO was bringing

to the surface.

Bev

Washington State, USA

[Guest guest]

Hi Tina,

was going over past mails and I thought I would want to share this with you

guys.

What happened to you is what we call as the healing crisis. " healing crisis "

its actually a stage of acute reaction, resulting from the activity of nature's

healing forces in overcoming disease conditions. Its brought about when the

body becomes overcrowded with waste and irritating poisons and cells and tissues

begin to throw off the waste and it is carried by the circulating bloodstream to

the eliminatory organs...the organs of elimination, since they are heavily laden

with waste at this time, produce disease symtoms such as colds, boils,

infections, sores, perspiration, diarhea, fever, etc. All crisis are a form of

healing and elimination. First the toxins are eliminated, then the tissues are

renewed. These symtoms are part of the curing process. There is so little to

fear, just work with it. And don't suppress the symtoms with drugs, unless

absolutely necessary. Sometimes, there is even pain.We undergo the healing

crisis because the healing forces are in the ascending, it

shows that there is enough energy in the body to eliminate unwanted materials.

Reactions however differs on how serious is the condition of the person. The

body will become stronger after each crisis as long as a better lifestyle is

continued. The form and duration of the crisis will depend on many factors.

Tina Chan <azianbe@...> wrote:

Hi,

If it gets so dry in the beginning, what made u guys

continue to use it? Also, I put it around my eyes,

and the skin between my eyes and my eyebrows are

extremely dry as well..

--- Lednug <lednug@...> wrote:

> Tina, please dont give up. When I started to use VCO

> on my face it got really dry and actually sore but I

> think it was some kind of balancing healing thing.

> Now all it does is make my face nice and soft. Also

> it is the only makeup remover that I use now. You

> might consider using some aloe gel first and then

> the VCO to help healing. JMHO

> Anne

>

>

> *I've been using coconut oil as moisturizer but I

> noticed that now my cheeks are really dry, drier

> than

> before. But when I apply vco to my body it remains

> moist, I really would like to continue using vco on

> my

> face..but don't understand why its so dry now, any

> suggestions? Thanks

>

> Tina*

>

>

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In a message dated 04/20/2007 11:44:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

snowgeese7200@... writes:

My sinuses are blocked, and I don't use any decongestants because they cause

other symptoms like difficulty with breathing, palpitations, etc.

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squeeze container or a grossman sinus irrigation tip. I use the tip and after

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>

> So here is my question. I decided to try using coconut oil as my

> moisturizer, having heard so many great things about it. So far

with it, my skin has stayed calm, and pretty smooth. Does this make

sense to others in this group?

==>Hi . Yes that makes a lot of sense. Coconut oil is

wonderful for your skin. It is very healing, even though it may

increase skin problems at first which is required in order to heal it.

>

> I used to have oily skin when I was younger, and had frequent

> breakouts, - so the idea of using coconut oil back then would have

> been unthinkable. But right now my skin seems to like it. I guess

it seems too good to be true. Would just like a little reassurance

that coconut oil really can work for me. I look so beat right now,

with puffy undereyes from allergies/candida/etc, that I can use all

the help I can get (:>)

>

> By the way, does anyone have any experience with puffy eyes from

> candida, and ways to deal with this...

==>Puffy eyes indicates you are toxic or possibly water retention. I

suspect you are toxic in which case I recommend you do coffee enemas

(these are so important!), Epsom salt baths, take the Electrolyte

drink as recommended, dry skin brushing, and plenty of vitamin C (at

least 4,000 mg per day in divided doses). Ensure you are taking all

of the supplements too. Hopefully it will improve your puffy eyes.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Bee - Thanks for the reassurance. I will continue to use the

coconut oil, and hopefully won't see an increase in problems

temporarily. If I do, will try to stay with it anyway.

Am interested to know what you mean by toxicity. I have some

significant environmental factors at home that could be called a

toxic situation, and that I believe are causing the puffy eyes -

allergies to dust mites and mold (I have a husband who collects a

lot of stuff, and a leaky roof upstairs). My sinuses are blocked,

and I don't use any decongestants because they cause other symptoms

like difficulty with breathing, palpitations, etc.

Unfortunately I also had to take antibiotics for the recent

bacterial infection I got, which most likely set back my progress

with candida. Have been taking probiotics since then.

I also know I need to drink more water/use less salt, to deal with

water retention. Have been taking a lot of Vitamin C and other

supplements, and will continue.

Will the other things you recommended help me, given what I've said

are the causes of the toxicity (or do I perhaps need to move out of

my house...)

[Guest guest]

>

> Bee - Thanks for the reassurance. I will continue to use the

> coconut oil, and hopefully won't see an increase in problems

> temporarily. If I do, will try to stay with it anyway.

==>, I use coconut oil in my hair, as a moisturizer under

make-up and all over my body. It's wonderful!

>

> Am interested to know what you mean by toxicity. I have some

> significant environmental factors at home that could be called a

> toxic situation, and that I believe are causing the puffy eyes -

> allergies to dust mites and mold (I have a husband who collects a

> lot of stuff, and a leaky roof upstairs). My sinuses are blocked,

> and I don't use any decongestants because they cause other symptoms

> like difficulty with breathing, palpitations, etc.

> Unfortunately I also had to take antibiotics for the recent

> bacterial infection I got, which most likely set back my progress

> with candida. Have been taking probiotics since then.

==>What I meant was candida is making you toxic, and maybe other

things as well. You'd have more candida toxins when you had to go

off the candida program and when you took antibiotics because candida

was overgrowing like mad during that time.

==>See this article for help with your sinuses:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/sinus4.php

>

> I also know I need to drink more water/use less salt, to deal with

> water retention. Have been taking a lot of Vitamin C and other

> supplements, and will continue.

==>You do not want to drink more water and use less salt. Good ocean

sea salt I recommend helps your body regulate water. See the Water

Retention Article:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/water3.php

>

> Will the other things you recommended help me, given what I've said

> are the causes of the toxicity (or do I perhaps need to move out of

> my house...)

==>It is good to get rid of the source of molds in your home, so

fixing the leaking roof would be important for your health and your

family's health. The main source of toxins however is candida and

when you can stay on the program and not take antibiotics you will do

much better. There are natural alternatives to antibiotics which are

not toxic and do not wipe out good bacteria, i.e. raw crushed garlic,

oil of oregano, clove oil, etc.

==>Drink 4 cups of clove tea per day to help you detoxify - see the

recipes files on my website, and the other things I listed before,

particularly coffee enemas and the Electrolyte drink - see recipe

files or my main candida article.

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

I'm pretty well convinced now about the coconut oil - both from my

own experience with it over a few days, and what I have heard from

you and others. I'm so glad I opened the jar and started using it

instead of running to the drugstore and trying umpteen different

things, with vast numbers of strange ingredients.

I can really sense that it is in large part the candida that is

toxic for me. I had been starting to feel much better after having

been on the diet, and starting with the tea and some garlic, -

before having to go off that regime. Having to take the systemic

antibiotic was a tough choice, and I wrestled with my doctor about

it - but their tests had found I had a significant strep infection

in both my eyes and sinuses. It was pretty scary.

Thanks for the reminder about information on your site regarding

sinuses, and ways to detoxify, which I will go through. Am a bit

confused about the water issue, but will read up on that as well.

Regarding future use of antibiotics, I'm going to try to go the

natural route instead of using them, knowing full well the

disadvantages of them, in terms of candida and various other things.

You are a fantastic resource, and I thank you so much for that -

[Guest guest]

I have been using coconut oil as a facial moisturizer as well, but I find it

very greasy and

takes long to absorb. My eye glasses get all greasy, I can't see out of them,

reading has been

difficult, blurry. It finds it way into my hair, which then looks all greasy.

My husband told

me, as we were heading out the door last week, that I need to wash my hair!

Am I using too much? How can I avoid these problems. How often do you apply to

face?

How long does it take for you to absorb? I want to continue using, but need

some tips on

avoiding these side effects.

[Guest guest]

I do use it on my face, but I can't put it on my forehead, or my bangs get

greasy. Also, if I put it in my eye area, it gets very irritated. But I do

put it on the rest of my face and don't have a problem with it. It is

rather greasy, but I don't wear makeup, and it doesn't " look " greasy, just

feels that way. But my hair is fine, but it's also very long and curly and

hard to get my hair greasy looking - it loves moisture.

Marla

On 4/21/07, Jeanne Finn <uncletomsgarden@...> wrote:

>

> I have been using coconut oil as a facial moisturizer as well, but I find

> it very greasy and

> takes long to absorb. My eye glasses get all greasy, I can't see out of

> them, reading has been

> difficult, blurry. It finds it way into my hair, which then looks all

> greasy. My husband told

> me, as we were heading out the door last week, that I need to wash my

> hair!

>

> Am I using too much? How can I avoid these problems. How often do you

> apply to face?

> How long does it take for you to absorb? I want to continue using, but

> need some tips on

> avoiding these side effects.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I put about a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil in a little glass

container that had previously had another sample moisturizer in it. I

keep it at about 65 degrees, so it's not hardened, but not melted

either, and just take a small amount off the top with my finger and

apply to each side of my face.

I used too much at first, with a more melted version of the oil, and

it was a mess. But if I do put too much on, I wait 5-10 minutes to let

some absorb, then blot off the excess. After that, it's easy to apply

sunscreen, mineral makeup, etc.

[Guest guest]

First you might want to try using less, rub it in well

and dab any excess with a towel. I get the same

problem with my glasses.

Luv,

Debby

San , CA

--- Jeanne Finn <uncletomsgarden@...> wrote:

> I have been using coconut oil as a facial

> moisturizer as well, but I find it very greasy and

> takes long to absorb. My eye glasses get all

> greasy, I can't see out of them, reading has been

> difficult, blurry. It finds it way into my hair,

> which then looks all greasy. My husband told

> me, as we were heading out the door last week, that

> I need to wash my hair!

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>

> I'm pretty well convinced now about the coconut oil - both from my

> own experience with it over a few days, and what I have heard from

> you and others. I'm so glad I opened the jar and started using it

> instead of running to the drugstore and trying umpteen different

> things, with vast numbers of strange ingredients.

==>Good for you !

>

> I can really sense that it is in large part the candida that is

> toxic for me. I had been starting to feel much better after having

> been on the diet, and starting with the tea and some garlic, -

> before having to go off that regime. Having to take the systemic

> antibiotic was a tough choice, and I wrestled with my doctor about

> it - but their tests had found I had a significant strep infection

> in both my eyes and sinuses. It was pretty scary.

==>I understand about the antibiotics. It is scary to be told you

have strep infection.

>

> Thanks for the reminder about information on your site regarding

> sinuses, and ways to detoxify, which I will go through. Am a bit

> confused about the water issue, but will read up on that as well.

> Regarding future use of antibiotics, I'm going to try to go the

> natural route instead of using them, knowing full well the

> disadvantages of them, in terms of candida and various other things.

==>For your body to utilize water it needs 2 major things: 1) good

saturated fats and 2) minerals, including trace minerals found in the

ocean sea salt I recommend. See this Dry Skin article:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/skin2.php

>

> You are a fantastic resource, and I thank you so much for that

==>You are so welcome .

Cheers, Bee

[Guest guest]

Last year I added a bit of crushed Epsom or the Celtic gray salt ground

up, to the coconut oil. It was kind of like a spa treatment. I did

tend to use too much. But it was fun. to pamper with the whole spa

treatment.

Zuni

[Guest guest]

I use home made soap to bathe with and wash my hair. I love it but it can be drying for my hair. I also have dandruff so I've started rubbing a bit of coconut oil on my scalp and then lathering up with the soap. I leave it on my hair for a few minutes while washing the rest of me. Then I rinse well and lather again. I can't believe how soft this makes my hair. I wish I could say that it's cured the dandruff but I've not noticed my improvement in that area.Kim in OR

> I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests

> to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -

§

c[_] Cat

[Guest guest]

, I find shea butter grainy and a bit unpleasant to use. The grainy feel does smooth out after you rub it in to the skin for awhile, but I so prefer a smooth cream or gel. Do I just have a bad brand of shea butter, or do you find it grainy as well?Peggyps...I sometimes use the coconut oil as moisturizer, too, and I like it a lot. Whatever is leftover on the spoon goes in my body. Never thought I would like eating oil (or solid fat as it becomes cooler than 69 ?? degrees - can't remember for sure) by itself, but the coconut oil is yummy that way.

[Guest guest]

As I said, I haven't needed any moisturizers since I started a clean diet, but I was happy with NOW brand Shea butter OR coconut oil when I did use it. I would just rub a dab between my palms to soften it before applying, which reduced the graininess. From: Peggy Rodgers <hotdogbun2001@...>Subject: Re: Coconut Oil as moisturizer Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 2:22 AM

, I find shea butter grainy and a bit unpleasant to use. The grainy feel does smooth out after you rub it in to the skin for awhile, but I so prefer a smooth cream or gel. Do I just have a bad brand of shea butter, or do you find it grainy as well?Peggyps...I sometimes use the coconut oil as moisturizer, too, and I like it a lot. Whatever is leftover on the spoon goes in my body. Never thought I would like eating oil (or solid fat as it becomes cooler than 69 ?? degrees - can't remember for sure) by itself, but the coconut oil is yummy that way.

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SOS. i should seriously consider making my own bathing soap and change my moisturizing lotion. latetly my right had palm and left hand thumb gets dry enough to flake and itch. over the past three months my dermatologist has changed my cream (of course chemical) twice but none of them have shown results. i am looking for words of wisdom from the . thx.

> I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests> to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -§c[_] Cat

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> I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests> to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -§c[_] Cat

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I wish I had some. I have always been prone to rashes and right now the back of both hands are almost totally covered by a rash. Not good when working in a hospital. The million times of washing or alcohol foaming my hands a day is of course a treat too.None of my tried and true solutions have touched it this time ~sigh~Kim in OR> I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests> to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -§c[_] Cat

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I have had eczema for years and Carmol 10 or Carmol 20 have both helped. One is

ointment, one lotion. Higher the number, higher the concentration. I know it

has urea in it, but it has worked for me. I know it is not a natural solution,

but it has helped. Another suggestion is tea tree oil, which is natural. Good

luck.

> > I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests

> > to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -

>

> §

> c[_] Cat

>

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Right now I'm trying neosporin covered by a tegaderm dressing. If this doesn't work I'll try that next thankskim i ORFrom: flnancy1958 <pravern@...>Subject: Fw: Re: Coconut Oil as moisturizer Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8:47 AM

I have had eczema for years and Carmol 10 or Carmol 20 have both helped. One is ointment, one lotion. Higher the number, higher the concentration. I know it has urea in it, but it has worked for me. I know it is not a natural solution, but it has helped. Another suggestion is tea tree oil, which is natural. Good luck.

> > I have been reading Dr. Mercola quite a bit lately and one way he suggests

> > to moisturize your skin is to use all natural coconut oil -

>

> §

> c[_] Cat

>