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stourles
Farmgirl at Heart
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Stephanie
Orland
ME
USA
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 Posted - Mar 16 2012 : 10:39:19 AM
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Exotically fragrant, organic, unrefined, extra-virgin coconut oil is used by women the world over as an inexpensive and highly effective moisturizer; nail and cuticle treatment; and lip balm. It safely soothes, softens, and lubricates even the most delicate of tissues such as the labia, vagina, and nipples. Coconut oil is safe to apply to ever-expanding pregnant bellies and blossoming breasts to help prevent stretch marks. It only takes a small amount to moisturize, so use it judiciously - and remember that it is NOT latex friendly. (Adapted from "Organic Body Care Recipes" by Stephanie Tourles, Storey Publishing, 2007)
Lic. Holistic Esthetician, Herbalist, Author. www.stephanietourles.com |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 12:13:06 PM
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Can I use this as a general facial moisturizer? Where can I buy it? I've been looking for somethong non toxic for my skin...
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1645 Posts
Margo
Lorain
OH
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 12:16:36 PM
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i've seen a small tub-like container in the organic section of my grocery store
edit to add: it [b]is[/b] in the organic section -it is 10.49 for a nice sized tub-i forgot to check ounces!--this was at a Giant Eagle.
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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Edited by - Penny Wise on Mar 26 2012 2:48:09 PM |
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 12:59:16 PM
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| Most grocery stores are now carry the coconut oil. But if you want organic then you would need to go to a health food store. |
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 4:59:58 PM
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I know Walgreen's and Rite-Aid carry Natures Way Organic Coconut Oil.
hugs,
-missy-
Sisterhood Member#4003
Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 6:26:34 PM
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Thanks, ya'll.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
2389 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 05:10:37 AM
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I just bought a jar and made homemade deoderant from it. I was so skeptical, but we all love it! I also rubbed coconut oil into my rough, cracked heels and my feet look and feel so soft now! It's amazing stuff! I got a mayonaise-size jar from Trader Joe's for under $5.00. It's also organic.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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dreamingofmygardens
Farmgirl in Training
48 Posts
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Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 12:04:07 PM
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| i can't find it either.. i will check out wall greens next time i am in the city. |
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Pamela Joy
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Pamela
Hesperus
CO
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 4:06:25 PM
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I use Spectrum expeller pressed organic virgin coconut oil (unrefined). Amazing and smells delicious.
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2012 : 2:05:45 PM
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| texdane would you mind sharing your recipe for deodorant with us??? |
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stourles
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Stephanie
Orland
ME
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2012 : 12:33:13 PM
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Hi Jonnie: You can use coconut oil as a facial moisturizer for normal to dry skin, but apply very, very lightly as you don't want to leave an oily sheen on your face. It does penetrate in quite nicely, though. Prior to application, I like to spray my clean face with a hydrating rose water spray or rose hydrosol (available from Simplers Botanicals www.simplers.com or Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com), then massage in a large pea-size amount of the coconut oil into my face, throat, and decollete. Wait 5 minutes before applying any makeup. The brand of coconut oil I like best is Nutiva - available in better health food stores or food co-ops. It smella divine! This brand is so good that I often eat a fat tablespoon right out of the jar!
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Originally posted by mtngirljon
Can I use this as a general facial moisturizer? Where can I buy it? I've been looking for somethong non toxic for my skin...
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
Lic. Holistic Esthetician, Herbalist, Author. www.stephanietourles.com |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2012 : 2:38:26 PM
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Thanks so much, Stephanie. I haven't found it yet, but still looking.
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shabbyms
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Cheryle
Naperville
IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 7:18:23 PM
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I have been using this for years and really do credit it for looking so young including my hands! i now purchase the large jar at Trader Joes. I love that I can also add my own scents to it. During the summer when exiting the shower I make and use mostly small batches with essential peppermint oil which is not only refreshing but also keeps many bugs away naturally - but use this very lightly and in small batches. I also like to mix orange/or lemon essential oil. Another favorite is pine essential oil in small batches. Orange/lemon wakes me up and the pine- well, that to me is the outdoors. Some times you can't get out there but you can feel like you've just come in! I mix small batches in recycled pill bottles with a tooth pick or small candy tins (the kind they have at Trader Joes). They are very portable this way.
I take a small amount on date night and add a few drops of almond oil and mix. It will warm and liquidfy slightly as you mix it with the almond oil...you want it to look like a slushy. I do this because it lasts just a bit longer but with great results. A 7 or 10 minute shoulder or foot rub and I could ask for the moon plus it takes away his dry feet! It sets the mood for a relaxed stress free night!! When you are done doing his feet or shoulders ask him to rub yours! Please do be careful and wear sox when completing this foot rub and before walking anywhere!
Love will make a way out of no way. -Lynda Barry
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ModernishHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Amy
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 23 2012 : 5:04:23 PM
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I've been using it for a few days now. I also learned that it has some anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, so it is great to use for us busty girls, since it not only keeps our breast skin supple but can prevent an overgrowth of yeast in the creases around the girls. (I get this sometimes from sweating in the summer time).
There are lots of organic options at my two favorite local grocers. I bought one for cooking and another just for beauty purposes. :)
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MiaBella
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Michelle
New Caney
TX
USA
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Posted - May 23 2012 : 7:09:16 PM
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I use Coconut Oil in most of my Goat Milk Soaps. I have a customer who cannot use soap from the store as it irritates her genital region. Since she has discovered my Pink Grapefruit Passion, her issues have disappeared and now that is all she uses! It makes the soap nice and bubbly as well.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
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Posted - May 24 2012 : 06:18:28 AM
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Funny that it's sold in the Organic foods section at Kroger's but at Walgreen's it's sold with the vitamins and at Rite-Aid I found it with the mineral oils.
hugs,
-missy-
http://citychickblogging.blogspot.com/
Sisterhood Member#4003
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Coconut Oil - Universal Skin Conditioner
