Coconut Oil

[Jane Townsend]

Hi Penni,

Awhile back you said that you put coconut oil on your skin as a moisturizer and I was wondering if you do this before you bathe or after since I was thinking that it would be really greasy and you wouldn't want to get it on your clothes. Do you just smear it on your skin?

[Jane Townsend]

Thank you for offering your insights. I have applied the coconut oil a couple of times now and it IS wonderful. It absorbs quite quickly and leaves my very dry skin feeling soft with just a hint of coconut fragrance. I love it!

[LaTricia E. Morris]

Its not so greasy once applied.  Putting it on before would probably be quite counterproductive as coconut oil has a very low melting point and is pretty easy to wash away.  So, you want to apply after your shower.  You don't need much.  If you accidently get too much or think you're a little on the greasy side, remove excess with a dry cloth or towel. 

[Dee Marie]

If you can find organic avocado oil, that is also wonderful for the skin. After a bath or shower I apply the oil, then dry my hair and then dress. All absorbed by then.

[Janet Carol Ryan]

after bathing, and it absorbs very rapidly - I've never had it affect my clothing, however if I am in a hurry and am going to put clothes on right away - I just dab a little with my towel. Coconut oil - plain and simple is the BEST for skin!