COCONUT OIL

[KPH]

Those jars of coconut oil I see in some of the fotkis, where do you all find them or are they ordered online?

 

[tld723]

I bought mine at a health food store in the hair care section

 

[Riverwalk]

Was it expensive? Have you seen the coconut oil in smaller jar anywhere? Thanks!

 

[PeggyFair]

I just bought some coconut oil from my local health food store. Are any of you using some of your oil for sunscreen/moisturizer for your skin?

 

[so so chic]

I get mine from Whole Foods. I can't remember exactly how much it cost, but I want to say around $9 or so.

 

[Riverwalk]

I get mine from Whole Foods. I can't remember exactly how much it cost, but I want to say around $9 or so.

OT: Your hair looks great! Do you wear it straight most of the time?

 

[Mrs. Verde]

I got mine from the local grocery store (in the organic section).

 

[sxyhairfetish]

*taking notes* will be picking some up asap... just didnt know where to get it.

 

[Vshanell]

I use Spectrum brand and I get it from Ukrops grocery store. Food Lion has it as well and probably Bloom.

It's around $8 for the unrefined kind and a little cheaper for refined.

 

[Riverwalk]

I use Spectrum brand and I get it from Ukrops grocery store. Food Lion has it as well and probably Bloom.

It's around $8 for the unrefined kind and a little cheaper for refined.

Are there special things you need to do with the unrefined?

 

[SweetlyBlessed]

I just bought some coconut oil from my local health food store. Are any of you using some of your oil for sunscreen/moisturizer for your skin?

I do. I ran out of Jergens Body Lotion and I'm on a use natural stuff kick (not crazy, just a kick) and it saves heck of a lot money. It lasts forever and I put it on just like lotion right after the shower. I find that I don't really have to put any one after the next shower. It also has anti-fungal properties so any scars or skin irritations you have...coconut oil works it right on out.

 

[tld723]

I think I payed 6 or 7 dollars. A little goes a long way.

I didn't realize it is used for sunscreen as well

 

[PeggyFair]

I do. I ran out of Jergens Body Lotion and I'm on a use natural stuff kick (not crazy, just a kick) and it saves heck of a lot money. It lasts forever and I put it on just like lotion right after the shower. I find that I don't really have to put any one after the next shower. It also has anti-fungal properties so any scars or skin irritations you have...coconut oil works it right on out.

Thanks! I have a big bottle I bought and I planned on using it for sunscreen.

 

[Platinum]

I just bought a 16 oz jar of "Extra Virgin, Certified Organic Coconut Oil" (I guess that means unrefined?) from GNC last night. It was on sale for $8.77.

 

[KPH]

thanks ladies, going to the store today. I should leave work now.

 

[Vshanell]

Are there special things you need to do with the unrefined?

No, it just smells like coconuts. The refined has no smell.

I didn't know it was a sunscreen either.....does anyone know the SPF?

 

[PeggyFair]

The poster "DSylla" had mentioned in another thread that sunscreen might cause cancer so she has been using coconut oil. I hope she sees this thread and comes in here to give her POV about using coconut oil as a sunscreen.

 

[miami74]

I get mine at VitaminShoppe. Pay about $9. Wow, I didn't know it's also a sunscreen. I need to start using it on my skin. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Poli]

I use 54oz Nutiva from the Vitamin Shopp for 23.oo.

 

[LivingDoll]

I bought my Spectrum Coconut Oil from the VitaminShoppe for about $6. Mine must be Refined because it doesn't have too much of a smell.

 

[Dayjoy]

I just realized that WalMart sells a container that looks to be about 16oz for around $10 in their vitamin section.

 

[miami74]

I just realized that WalMart sells a container that looks to be about 16oz for around $10 in their vitamin section.

Yes! This is true. I've been meaning to get one, but I don't go there too often. But the next time I do go, I will definitely pick one up!

 

[miami74]

I bought my Spectrum Coconut Oil from the VitaminShoppe for about $6. Mine must be Refined because it doesn't have too much of a smell.

It should tell you on the bottom of the bottle, if it's unrefined or not. My Spectrum Coconut Oil has a heavenly scent of coconuts!

 

[Extremus]

I bought a jar from an Indian store, for $4. I use it as a moisturizer on my face too.

 

[PeggyFair]

It should tell you on the bottom of the bottle, if it's unrefined or not. My Spectrum Coconut Oil has a heavenly scent of coconuts!

Yes! I have that same brand and it does smell heavenly!

 

[KPH]

I have looked in Wal-Mart and have never seen any.

 

[Traycee]

The one I got from Walmart didn't have a smell.....I get mine from Indian grocery store......But they do have it at vitamin stores...But they cost a couple of dollars more....

 

[Vshanell]

I have looked in Wal-Mart and have never seen any.

It's in the pharmacy section with the vitamins. There's also some in the baking isle with all the other oils (this kind is refined).

 

[malibu4590]

Puritansale.com, if it hasn't already been mentioned in this thread.

I purchased a 16oz of coconut oil for $5.99. Shipping is only $3.95 flat rate.

 

[PeggyFair]

I'm finding that since using the coconut oil on my hair, it has reduced the shrinkage. I cowash every night and cornrow, then do a braidout in the morning, and my hair does not shrink as much.

I am in love with the smell of the coconut oil..The smell reminds me of the coconut Girl Scout cookies.