NWMR: does anyone use pure coconut oil as beauty product

Nita14701 · December 2013

Seems like I'm seeing jars of coconut oil everywhere. I noticed a jar of it at sam's club (It's as popular as eating kale right now..lol). Is anyone using this stuff as a beauty product in their hair or on their skin. How are the results?

cecilyandgautam · December 2013

We use it in cooking and as a moisturizer. I use it on my hands in the winter and to massage the baby when her eczema flairs up. In India, it's commonly used for hair - you massage it into the scalp, leave it for half an hour, then wash it out. It's supposed to leave the hair shinny and healthy.

I like it for its versatility. It's nice to have around the house - adds a different flavor to dishes, low allergy risk for those with sensitive skin.

jnnfrrose6 · December 2013

I've read it's a good option for cloth diapering too if LO gets a rash. We don't use it because I can't stand coconut.

cecilyandgautam · December 2013

jnnfrrose6 said:

I've read it's a good option for cloth diapering too if LO gets a rash. We don't use it because I can't stand coconut.

I forgot about this use - we used it with every diaper change when DD was in cloth diapers.

Cooper81 · December 2013

Yes, we use it instead of lotion for all of us after baths/showers. I use it in my hair, as an eye make-up remover, also cook with it. Love it.

SLGILL1978 · December 2013

We use it for lotion. Works wonders if your little one has eczema and diaper rash. I use it on both my and my daughter's hair.

raeah219 · December 2013

Its great for African American hair, or anybody with dry or super curly hair. I love my coconut oil

litzo27 · December 2013

I use it for cooking a lot (it's rated as one of the best oils to cook with). Pretty much anywhere that requires oil or butter (including in things like waffles, etc.).

But now I really want to do a hair mask with it!