Coconut oil

[YakiUdonYumYum]

So I saw a jar in the supermarket last week and twigged that a lot of you S&B gods recommend it - bought a jar. It's really thick and not that oil like.

Now what the jeff do I actually do with it? Do I smear a blob all over my face? Work it into my hair after shampoo? I need exact instructions please

[NinahH]

It melts as it warms up, put a blob in your hands and you will see. I use it as a body moisturiser

[LittleOyster]

I use it as a makeup remover and facial cleanser, also use it as a shaving lubricant and body moisturiser. It works as an (admittedly not very powerful) deodorant too. I find the smell of the unrefined food-grade stuff a bit strong, so buy the refined version.

[LittleOyster]

Ps. If you keep it in a warm-ish room or on a sunny windowsill then it won't be impossibly rock-hard when you come to use it.

[PurpleDaisies]

It brought me out in the worst spots I've had since I was a teenager. It was like an oil slick on my head that took ages to wash out.

I'd use it for cooking and that's it.

[CanarySong]

I use it as a body moisturiser and cook with it.

If I put it anywhere near my hair or face then I look like someone's dumped a pan of chip fat over my head for days afterwards, no matter how much I wash.

[namechange20050]

Be careful using it on your face. Coconut oil is highly comedogenic meaning it will block your pores. Which is a recipe for disaster if you are at all spot prone. I'd cook with it if I were you!

[CantGetNoSleeeeeeep]

Put it in your coffee!

[YakiUdonYumYum]

Ok, might try it as a body moisturiser (I have scaley, almost crocodile like legs). Will avoid face and hair for now. Thanks for the responses.

Coffee, huh?

[GoodyGoodyGumdrops]

If you're using it as a moisturiser, be really, really stingey with it. For some reason it can bring people out in spots when used too generously (me!) but is fine when used very sparingly (me!). When I use it on my face I literally scrape the back of a fingernail across the solidified oil, and that's as much as I use. If your skin is shiny, you've used too much.

I have never had any blocked pores from it. In fact, my skin improved when I ditched all the fancy stuff and used just warm water and coconut oil for a whole winter.

[ButteredToastAndStrawberryJam]

I use it as hand cream, I find it a bit greasy for face, not good if it goes in your eyes either. I use almond oil on my face.

[Tightarseinleggings]

I use it onmy skin. Use a teaspoon to get it out. Pit it on my dry skin snd a bit on the ends of my naturally curly hair.

[spankhurst]

I put in on my dry hair (bottom half only, not near roots), comb through and let it sit for 30 minutes before shampooing. It gives a great sheen but use sparingly if your hair is oily or fine. It's fabulous stuff IMO.

[YakiUdonYumYum]

spankhurst do you use normal conditioner after your shampoo too? My hair's quite dry (too much bleaching and GHDs) so I'll try that pre-wash suggestion. Thanks.

[NoJimmyProtested]

I use it as a facial cleanser twice a day. I love the way it feels and ive never had any spots.

[snapnfarter]

It's the greatest skin care multitasker ever. A great cleaner, moisturiser, hair mask etc... but it also has natural antibacterial healing properties. It heals the spots on my face beautifully whilst leaving my skin soft and clear. I use a 125ml tub from Superdrug every month and I've previously been a big fan of Elemis, Clarins and Dermalogica. I still use those brands, but this is my go to now.

I've also heard from online sources that it can be eaten with wonderful health benefits, plus used on various burns and sores including genital herpes.
It's a natural wonder, and we should all utilise it way more than we do.

[Notacluewhatthisis]

I use it as a cleanser - slap a bit on, rub it about and remove with a flannel. It didn't work as a moisturiser (face or body) for me.

For shaving.

For eating

And as a hair treatment. Put it on dry hair and leave for as long as possible. Rinse well, shampoo and condition.