Coconut Oil - What's Your Experience?

[LittleSpiffy]

I decided to use some on my dog to soften/condition her hair and moisturize her dry skin.

I used WAY too much   She's not going to be happy about the second bath tonight...

However, she really enjoyed being slathered in coconut oil.  She's very temperamental when it comes to being brushed/combed.  While in the tub, I massaged the oil into her coat and she just looooooooved it.  I was able to comb her without any trouble.  I was able to get out her tangles more easily than when I use regular condition.  She also enjoyed the taste of it!

I try to rub her pads with Vaseline to keep them from cracking, and she HATES it.  She didn't mind the coconut oil though!

...and as an added benefit, my hands are SO soft right now!

[SourdoughStomper]

You can use the oil in lieu of Vaseline. Really great for a skin moisturizer. Works great as a sunblock, too.

[LittleSpiffy]

You can use the oil in lieu of Vaseline. Really great for a skin moisturizer. Works great as a sunblock, too.

Sunblock, you say?  I did not know this!!

[lovebeam]

I've been using it as a moisturizer for a few months now. It's they only thing that helps with my dry skin.

[Radiance]

I'm always a bit skeptical about this sort of stuff. Sorry, but it sounds like some sort of miracle snake oil to me. Any 3rd party studies that prove the claims that coconut oil makes you thin, smart & pretty? Just sounds too good to be true.

If it really does all that then sign me up, lol! I was also skeptical about local honey treating seasonal allergies but it does help me quite a bit, so I guess coconut oil could be legit as well. 

[SourdoughStomper]

Here's some info on coconut oil, including links to peer-reviewed research. http://coconutoil.com/

[Babydoll]

I've been using it as a moisturizer for a few months now. It's they only thing that helps with my dry skin.

Same here helps so much when I get eczema flare ups. also makes your hair super shiny if you use it as a conditioner.

Babydoll~

[Radiance]

Thanks for the link, SDS. Will check it out