Lotion, Aftershave – Natural Alternatives
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There is one product that meets all of these needs without doing a thing, except rubbing it on! Can you guess what it is? This product is fabulous for you health both on the outside and the inside. It feels wonderful, without being too greasy or messy. It is all natural! When purchased in bulk and used for other things (listed below), it can be quite reasonable!
What is it?
Coconut Oil!
Lotion/Moisturizer - a little dab will do you! Scoop out and rub on your skin. Sweet fragrance as well. I have replaced all my miscellaneous lotions with this one product!
Aftershave – I told my husband he just had to try it as an aftershave, and low and behold it worked. I love using it as well after shaving those sensitive areas. Calms and refreshes.
For Married Women -It also works well for that special hubby and wife time.
Other uses I have had success with:Deodorant
Cooking uses:
stir-frying
replacing oil/butter/shortening in baked goods
melting and adding to smoothies
greasing pans with it
any other ideas?
I am a huge fan of coconut oil (if you haven’t noticed already)! The more products I can cover with just this simple natural alternative, the more I save and the more I rejoice! I just found a recipe for toothpaste that uses it as well. Can’t wait to try it and share the results (if successful)! The way I am going, pretty soon this will be the only product in the bathroom! 
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I also enjoy using it as a lotion- it works so nicely on my hands, which have eczema. I also used it on my son’s eczema and it seems quite soothing and helpful.
I’m intrigued by one of your other uses- I’ll let you guess which one!
I’ve never purchased Coconut Oil, but I think I might now! My 6 month old has eczema & nothing seems to help! I’ll have to give this a try!
Don’t know if you can use it as a shampoo there Lindsay, so you may have to keep that on hand.
I like CO as a lotion too I use it on my foot, after a pedicure…but I have my favorite lotions for everyday use. I have a chocolate and vanilla one…so yummy smelling!
It is sooooo versatile! I use for many things, but I’ll have my husband give it a try! He usually stays away from aftershave.
Lindsay,
What kind of CO do you order from Mountain Rose Herbs?
I use the unrefined/cold pressed coconut oil. It is better for cooking and eating, and since I use it more for that anyway (using only small quantities for body products as above), I choose that over the refined/expeller pressed version that they sell, although the second option is cheaper. ($21 compared to $30). They explain it well on their site.
Does it cost a lot to have it shipped??
It costs around $8 for shipping, which works out to be about $38 for the cold pressed version, or $29 for expeller pressed. Wilderness Family Naturals sells their cold-pressed brand for $34 for 1/2 gal. Quite a change!
Hmmm… you may have finally convinced me to give this a try. One of the few things I am not making myself yet is our personal care products – we are usuing natural, but store-bought ones, and quite frankly, they are really expensive!! I’ve been a little nervous about making my own because I’m so picky about that stuff. But I may just buy some coconut oil and give it a try. I’ll check my local health food store and see if they have it.
Thanks.
Hi,
This is Rachel again. In Nagercoil, the southern most tip of India, where my people come from, we extensively use coconut oil for cooking. While it is much tastier than sunflower oil or gingelly oil, its quite high in cholestrol. So when I cook, I use coconut oil only for popping popcorn, salads, etc not for deep-fried items. Its like a potential heartattack served on a platter. I’d also advise u too rub ur whole body with coconut oil and massage it before u have bath once a week (Its a custom thats been followed for hundreds of years in India). A therapy in itself. An oil-bath is a must on all festival days like Diwali, etc.
Rachel, response to your comment will have to take a separate post, as there is a lot of confusion over the benefits of oils and fats, which I would like to address more fully. Thanks for your input though!
Lindsay,
Another word of advise. Please don’t take an oil bath in winter. The reason why many people take oil-bath in India, is because its good for the skin and it lowers one’s body temperature. So while here in India, I might feel quite refreshed after an oil-bath, it maybe different for u in the North-West. But u can go for an oil-bath during ur ‘lovely time.’ Helps me a lot then
Wow, it is a bummer my husband is allergic to coconuts.
I like the “Married’s Only!” line. I feel kinda left out
Wouldn’t using it as an aftershave leave an oily residue causing breakouts? I’d like to have my hubby try this but I’m worried it won’t be good for his skin…
How did the toothpaste work out for you? I’m trying it myself and am 50/50 on it.
Unlike popular belief, coconut oil actually helps prevent breakouts or acne and the like. It helps heal and nourish the skin. My husband has used it without any problems.
I tried the toothpaste recipe and didn’t like the texture or taste. I have been working on creating my own recipe, still using coconut oil, and so far it is working great for us. It is an actual toothpaste consistency, which is much preferred in my house.
hi, did you use the coconut oil as a toothpaste?
You can find my toothpaste recipe here.
I was searching for homemade shampoo recipes and came across your site. I have been cruising around on it now for about an hour and am loving it! This will definitely be bookmarked on my computer!
As for toothpaste/soap, I wonder if you have tried adding melaleuca/tea tree oil to your toothpaste recipe? It is a natural antifungal, antibiotic, etc. (As you are a lover of coconut oil, I am a lover of tea tree oil.) Also, it leaves such a clean feel to your whole mouth. I am going to try your recipe for toothsoap and add a few drops of my tea tree oil and see what happens!
Love your website. I use coconut oil as daily lotion and recently switched to coconut milk on my face at night, less mess for the pillow cases. It is amazing too, got to try it.
Loving my home,
Jennie
I am loving CO! I just started using it… made deoderant and while I still sweat it doesn’t STINK
I’ve been using CO on my body and my face. I just put it on my hair after my shower this morning. My hair is course and sort-of curly, sort-of wavy, but mostly frizzy usually, but the CO has made it softer, shinier, and just a very faint hint of sweetness. I’ve been using it when I make bread products and even spread a bit on my pita this morning. Even hubby tried it with peanut butter on his pita. I’ll gently try to persuade him to put it on his flakey bald scalp 
Thanks soooo much for all your amazing information, tips, and advice. I love your site!
I love your site!!!
My 5 year old son has had baby achne since he was born. In the last 2 years I have been putting CO on it most days and it clears it up. I also use it as our lotion, and recently made the deoderant. I love it.
I wanted to comment on the comment above about the mom and her child with eczema. My 3 1/2 year old daughter suffers from eczema all over her body to the point of scratching it bloody. I haven’t been able to help her until I got her on raw cows milk. I was affraid to have any of us drink it, but within 2 days her eczema cleared up and her skin is smooth and itch free. We went off of it for 3 weeks because of cost and her eczema came back full force and so we just bite the bullet and buy it. It’s her “medicine”. The CO sooths her itchy skin but doesn’t make it go away.
I also use coconut oil as a make-up remover/cleanser. Just rub on and wipe off with a towel. It is the only thing I’ve found that is gentle enough for my face, yet cleans. It will take anything off, even that horrible waterproof mascara.
I’ve made the deoderant with the coconut oil, with one addition I think you’ll like.. well, actually, two… I put a few drops of organic lemon essential oil, and tea tree oil; it smells great, and works fantastic.. as for the “other” use you suggest for coconut oil, (wink, wink, nod, nod, say no more!
my wife and I have found that simple vegetable glycerin with a small amount of water added works wonderfully.. it’s 100% natural, water soluble, doesn’t taste too bad, and actually warms to the touch with friction.
Enjoy
I am with you Lindsay…I LOVE Coconut oil! I use it for everything. My homemade bread, lotion, special hubby time, eating it straight for a brain booster, replacing it for butter, in my homemade soap and more. I just made the deoderent so I will see how I like that. I am sure that I will!
I just made a healing lotion that is wonderful! I had scaly, dry elbows and this healing lotion “cured” it. I love being a homemaker and making everything that I can from scratch. It is very satisfying!!! Thank you for your blog!
Blessings!
Joanna