Coconut oil is wonderful!

Deb

--- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, Renee Cyr <rmcyr@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
> >
>