I've been using coconut oil for years, so I guess I'd have to try out
the typical lotion in the smart way you describe!

As for the moisture, I always put coconut oil on my face just after
washing it so that it traps in moisture.

Renee

Tobey wrote:
>
> I don't think there is a drawback, other than the scent. I've had
> several people recommend the coconut oil to me, but I haven't tried it
> yet. I would suggest if you want to try it, get some and apply a small
> bit on a spot on your face to see if you react to it. That way, if
> your face flares when you apply it, you won't have it all over. I
> usually test moisturizers and oils that way. If you get the coconut
> oil before I do, post about your results!
>
> One person who recommended it, told me to apply it to the face and put
> a warm washcloth over my face for a minute or two. For rosacea, I was
> going to try it with a cool washcloth but damp, so the moisture from
> the oil and the wet washcloth create a moist environment and see how
> that worked.
>
> Pam in D.C.
>
> --- In rosaceans@yahoogrou ps.com
> <mailto:rosaceans%40yahoogroups.com>, "kefiren" <rmcyr@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi! I'm new here. Are there drawbacks to using straight edible oil
> (such as coconut) on my red face instead of a typical lotion (for
> dryness)?
> >
> > Renee
> >
>