Coconut Oil Good/Bad?

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  • babbgirl1975
    babbgirl1975 Posts: 36 Member
    This may be a silly question, but what is the proper way to use these oils on your hair? I have very dry, brittle type hair naturally and I tried the coconut oil. I was told to heat it a bit and rub into hair not getting on the scalp (which is pretty dang near impossible to do). It left my hair so extremely oily & I hated the texture! I've used mayonnaise before & actually love the texture it leaves my hair but ugh so messy! Thanks :)
    I was wondering about this too..

    Hey ladies, are you washing your hair after? My grandmother is a beautician so I have heard a lot of tips and tricks. Get your hair a tiny bit wet first (either mist with squirt bottle or get a comb wet and just comb through) then massage it in starting directly at the scalp!!! Let it set 20 to 30 minutes (longer if you have time) and then wash your hair. When you apply directly to scalp, massage it all the way down so its not sitting in one place. And don't do it too often, twice a week should be sufficient.

    Does it matter the brands you use? I put it in my hair while it was dry. Left it on at least on hour. Rinsed, then shampooed & conditioned as normal. My hair never felt yuckier???
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    paleo friendly way of eating, coconut oil=yummy
  • Annie83uk
    Annie83uk Posts: 128
    it's good for your health but not for your purse, its used in alot of jillian michaels recipes so must be ok.
  • ced1389
    ced1389 Posts: 96 Member
    This may be a silly question, but what is the proper way to use these oils on your hair? I have very dry, brittle type hair naturally and I tried the coconut oil. I was told to heat it a bit and rub into hair not getting on the scalp (which is pretty dang near impossible to do). It left my hair so extremely oily & I hated the texture! I've used mayonnaise before & actually love the texture it leaves my hair but ugh so messy! Thanks :)
    I was wondering about this too..

    Hey ladies, are you washing your hair after? My grandmother is a beautician so I have heard a lot of tips and tricks. Get your hair a tiny bit wet first (either mist with squirt bottle or get a comb wet and just comb through) then massage it in starting directly at the scalp!!! Let it set 20 to 30 minutes (longer if you have time) and then wash your hair. When you apply directly to scalp, massage it all the way down so its not sitting in one place. And don't do it too often, twice a week should be sufficient.

    Does it matter the brands you use? I put it in my hair while it was dry. Left it on at least on hour. Rinsed, then shampooed & conditioned as normal. My hair never felt yuckier???

    Hmm, I shall ask! What brand were you using, if I may ask? And how much did you put in your hair?
  • marshallexi
    marshallexi Posts: 162 Member
    I use it twice a day to moisturise my face, my skin has never been clearer!
  • Purpleice18
    Purpleice18 Posts: 32
    This may be a silly question, but what is the proper way to use these oils on your hair? I have very dry, brittle type hair naturally and I tried the coconut oil. I was told to heat it a bit and rub into hair not getting on the scalp (which is pretty dang near impossible to do). It left my hair so extremely oily & I hated the texture! I've used mayonnaise before & actually love the texture it leaves my hair but ugh so messy! Thanks :)
    I was wondering about this too..

    Hey ladies, are you washing your hair after? My grandmother is a beautician so I have heard a lot of tips and tricks. Get your hair a tiny bit wet first (either mist with squirt bottle or get a comb wet and just comb through) then massage it in starting directly at the scalp!!! Let it set 20 to 30 minutes (longer if you have time) and then wash your hair. When you apply directly to scalp, massage it all the way down so its not sitting in one place. And don't do it too often, twice a week should be sufficient.

    Does it matter the brands you use? I put it in my hair while it was dry. Left it on at least on hour. Rinsed, then shampooed & conditioned as normal. My hair never felt yuckier???

    sometimes you need to shampoo a couple times, till the greasy feeling is almost gone. and sometimes I dont condition because the oil is enough on those days.
  • Purpleice18
    Purpleice18 Posts: 32
    Saturated fats and trans fats are known as the “bad fats” because they increase your risk of disease and elevate cholesterol.
    coconut oil is good for your hair and "oil pulling"

    Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as the “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health.
    the best type of oil to eat is olive or grape oil. I prefer olive oil. you can also use olive oil for hair, and grape oil for your skin.

    Saturated fat isn't neccisaril ybad for you (and in some cases, very beneficial)
    plus oil pulling is a total hoax.

    saturated fat is pretty bad for you. If you go to any website that is credible you can read a lot on the harmful things it does to your body, which definately out weigh the good it does. If you want a heart attack at age 45 but for your skin to feel silky smooth then sure. But if you want both then stick to mono and poly fats.

    http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Bad-Fats_UCM_306349_Article.jsp

    "The "bad” fats are saturated and trans fats.

    Saturated: Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods. The majority we eat come mainly from animal sources, meat and dairy (milk fat) such as fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin, beef fat (tallow), lard and cream, butter, cheese, and other dairy products made from whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk. These foods also contain cholesterol. Many baked goods and fried foods can also contain high levels of saturated fats. Some plant foods, such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil, also contain primarily saturated fats, but do not contain cholesterol.

    Trans: Trans fats are found in many foods. About 20–25 percent come from animal fat and 75–80 percent come from partially hydrogenated fat – especially in commercial baked goods (pastries, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pie crusts, doughnuts and cookies) and fried foods (French fries, fried chicken, breaded chicken nuggets and breaded fish), snack foods (popcorn, crackers), and other foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, traditional vegetable shortening or stick margarine. (Soft margarines typically contain very low levels of trans fats.) "
    -heart.org

    coconut oil is ok in moderation like anything else, but I would not use it as my main oil
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,252 Member
    Saturated fats and trans fats are known as the “bad fats” because they increase your risk of disease and elevate cholesterol.
    coconut oil is good for your hair and "oil pulling"

    Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as the “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health.
    the best type of oil to eat is olive or grape oil. I prefer olive oil. you can also use olive oil for hair, and grape oil for your skin.

    Saturated fat isn't neccisaril ybad for you (and in some cases, very beneficial)
    plus oil pulling is a total hoax.

    saturated fat is pretty bad for you. If you go to any website that is credible you can read a lot on the harmful things it does to your body, which definately out weigh the good it does. If you want a heart attack at age 45 but for your skin to feel silky smooth then sure. But if you want both then stick to mono and poly fats.

    http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Bad-Fats_UCM_306349_Article.jsp

    "The "bad” fats are saturated and trans fats.

    Saturated: Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods. The majority we eat come mainly from animal sources, meat and dairy (milk fat) such as fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin, beef fat (tallow), lard and cream, butter, cheese, and other dairy products made from whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk. These foods also contain cholesterol. Many baked goods and fried foods can also contain high levels of saturated fats. Some plant foods, such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil, also contain primarily saturated fats, but do not contain cholesterol.

    Trans: Trans fats are found in many foods. About 20–25 percent come from animal fat and 75–80 percent come from partially hydrogenated fat – especially in commercial baked goods (pastries, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pie crusts, doughnuts and cookies) and fried foods (French fries, fried chicken, breaded chicken nuggets and breaded fish), snack foods (popcorn, crackers), and other foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, traditional vegetable shortening or stick margarine. (Soft margarines typically contain very low levels of trans fats.) "
    -heart.org

    coconut oil is ok in moderation like anything else, but I would not use it as my main oil
    You would think after 40 years of saturated fat being the bulls eye and thousands of studies to try and show causation by just about every health organization and the Gov't that it would have come to pass. Now we're hearing (studies) don't replace saturated fat for carbs, especially refined because it's atherogenic.....weird, wouldn't you say?
  • hilarymcm
    hilarymcm Posts: 55 Member
    Coconut oil has a lot of minerals and antimicrobials, so it's more beneficial than not. Its best property is that it can withstand high-heat cooking without breaking down, whereas other oils tend to oxidize, which deteriorates their beneficial properties and even makes them unhealthy in some cases.

    This is semi-irrelevant, but if you have naturally wavy/curly hair, using a tiny dab of coconut oil on your hair when it's wet from the shower will give you "beach waves."
  • nill4me
    nill4me Posts: 682 Member
    Fun fact, coconut oil is great for the bedroom too!

    Wife and I accidentally left the bottle out in the kitchen and a friend was frying eggs with it.


    ...didn't have the heart to tell them what it was used for. But the eggs were GREAT! So since then I apply it to my cooking.

    HAHA!! Love it!
  • arizonaladybug
    arizonaladybug Posts: 91 Member
    I've been using coconut oil in all my food preparations I definitely see all the benefits and absolutely love it my tummy is flat I've lost weight my energy levels have increased my cholesterol has lowered the list goes on but all in all it is nutritional
    and beneficial -- You need healthy fats to break down stored unhealthy fats.

    Coconut fats have special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). It has been shown that breaking down these types of healthy fats in the liver leads to efficient burning of energy. Consuming (about 2 tablespoons) of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks you do not gain more weight, but actually had lowered amounts of abdominal fat, a type of fat that is difficult to lose which contributes to heart problems etc.

    Here are some benefits of coconut oil;


    Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease 
    Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects 
    against heart disease 
    Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay 
    Functions as a protective antioxidant 
    Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease 
    Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do 
    Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation 
    Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome 
    Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) 
    Reduces epileptic seizures 
    Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections. 
    Dissolves kidney stones 
    Helps prevent liver disease 
    Is lower in calories than all other fats 
    Supports thyroid function 
    Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate 
    It Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats 
    Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems 
    Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection 
    Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis 
    Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking 
    Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots 
    Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion 
    Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun 
    Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses 
    Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases 
    Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candida, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections 
    Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites 
    Provides a nutritional source of quick energy 
    Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance 
    Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids 
    Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose 
    Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body 
    Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis 
    Helps relieves symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes 
    Reduces problems associated with mal-absorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis 
    Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth. 
    Helps protect against osteoporosis 
    Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease 
    Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers 
    Improves digestion and bowel function 
    Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids 
    Reduces inflammation 
    Supports tissue healing and repair 
    Supports and aids immune system function 
    Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers 

    Hope this helps :) ... If you need more info let me know!
    Thank you so much! I Love it and will continue using it in moderation. I was baking with it too instead of using vegtable oil.
    Thank you everyone for all the responses. I like the way it makes me feel too. I notice my nails skin and hair are better as well as I feel good. I use it to cook eggs. stir fry and so on.
  • arizonaladybug
    arizonaladybug Posts: 91 Member
    I use it twice a day to moisturise my face, my skin has never been clearer!

    Wow really I would think it would make you break out>!!
  • bzign
    bzign Posts: 41 Member
    This may be a silly question, but what is the proper way to use these oils on your hair? I have very dry, brittle type hair naturally and I tried the coconut oil. I was told to heat it a bit and rub into hair not getting on the scalp (which is pretty dang near impossible to do). It left my hair so extremely oily & I hated the texture! I've used mayonnaise before & actually love the texture it leaves my hair but ugh so messy! Thanks :)

    I put it through my hair like a hot oil treatment, melt it a little then spread it through your hair until its coated, leave for 15 - 20 mins, I sometimes use a hair dryer as well - Shampoo scalp and then condition as per usual. Makes my frizzy curls manageable.

    Also mix into a paste with salt or sugar and rub it all over my body (not face with the scratchy sugar) pre shower, rinse off with water and pat dry, makes your skin extra soft.
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    I love my coconut oil. I use it on my face in place of lotion at nights and on days I don't need a spf facter (like if I'm just hanging in the house. I had really itchy spots on my hips from dry weather in the winter and rubbed coconut oil on it and it went away and didn't itch any more. It actually makes your skin feel really good and doesn't make you break out. We also use it in the bedroom - its great for massages and edible! My husband loves the smell of it better than any other lotion I use. I buy one jar and I scoop out what I want to use for skin and keep it in another container so I'm not contaminating the jar I cook with and I use it in my green tea and coffee too.
  • LeanneGoingThin
    LeanneGoingThin Posts: 215 Member
    It's good for you, but make sure it's virgin coconut oil. Otherwise it could contain trans fats.

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