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vioburn · 09-16-2007, 11:13 PM

You know, I'm not really sure if it's ok or not. I know that everything I've read says Virgin Coconut oil, but you could probably try it and see if it works. Sorry, I'm just not sure.

And I know you can do that recipe I posted with out the lavender oil. I think it is just a little extra anti-aging...

carlitasway · 09-17-2007, 05:18 AM

Do any of you girls know of a shampoo so natural you could amost eat it? The Body Shop used to make this banana shampoo that was extremely natural. They don't make it anymore. I looked at the other shampoos and don't seem as natural as that one was.

hippiewitchie · 09-19-2007, 09:26 AM

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I wash my face with either plain honey, or for exfoliating, I add a little baking soda to the honey. Just take it and smooth it all over your face and rinse. You can also do a mask of 1 tsp honey mixed well with one tsp milk. Smooth on face and leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse. After, I either use 1 part vinegar, 1 part water for a toner, or I use Witchhazel, which works great. For moisturizer, I use pure Virgin Coconut oil on my face. .

I cannot wait to try this! But I have very fair skin and the idea of putting an oil on my face before going out makes me nervous. I usually use a moisturizer with sunscreen in it. Would you use the coconut oil before the sunscreen or after?

vioburn · 09-19-2007, 01:44 PM

Coconut oil has a natural SPF of 4. If you are going to put on more sunscreen, I would wait until the coconut oil has some time to soak in first(at least 5-10 minutes), then put on the sunscreen.

Bsteen · 09-19-2007, 03:06 PM

Where do you buy the Virgin Coconut oil? I'm very interested. I have problems w/ break outs and I'm getting really sick of it. That sounds good to me and I bet it smells good too.

vioburn · 09-19-2007, 06:08 PM

I bought my virgin coconut oil at Whole Foods, but I would bet that any health food store would have it.

hippiewitchie · 09-20-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vioburn

Coconut oil has a natural SPF of 4. If you are going to put on more sunscreen, I would wait until the coconut oil has some time to soak in first(at least 5-10 minutes), then put on the sunscreen.

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Awesome! thanks! I'll start this tomorrow, so excited!

candyhal5 · 01-05-2008, 07:19 PM

Can't wait to try this shampoo recipe. I've been thinking about trying something to save money and be better for us. Thanks, Candy

SCMomOfTwo · **Sugar Scrub**

I use cornmeal mixed with olive oil as a body scrub, and keep them in little containers in my shower, too. I've also combined cornmeal with body wash and that works as well.

For my face, I use Sugar mixed with my facial cleanser - but only once a week. My dermatologist recommended Cetaphil. I like that although it's best to use it with water and a washcloth, in a pinch, it can be used with a tissue and no water (excellent for camping trips!). I also like that I can get it at Costco and it's very cost effective that way. I have my dd's using it, too.

Em's Mom · 02-18-2008, 01:19 PM

Vitacost.com has Garden of Life extra virgin coconut oil for $9.47 for a 16 oz. bottle if you are interested. I'm thinking about trying this.