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Monday 17 June 2013

Oil Cleanser - Coconut Oil

Hi there

I have read lots of comments on makeupalley about girls saying that they use Coconut Oil for their face as a makeup remover and / or moisturiser, in their hair, to cook with etc. Some say that they are obsessed with it.  But I always see them writing about extra virgin coconut oil or organic coconut oil.

About three weeks ago I was standing in line at Gorimas waiting to pay for my goodies and I always check out the stuff on the shelves behind the tellers while I am waiting  (haircare, facial stuff etc).  On the top shelf was all the different types of oils in different sizes.  I asked for the  300ml bottle of Pure Coconut Oil which cost R20.  This was the best R20 I spent and the bottle was huge.


That evening I decanted some of the oil into a clean, empty, hair mask container / tub.  Coconut oil solidifies when it is cool and gets liquidy when it comes into contact with warmth.  I love the fact that it solidifies so I can scoop it out with a spatula (or clean fingers) and there is no oil dripping everywhere which means I don't need cotton-wool to apply it.  Once it touches the warmth of my face it melts. I LOVE THIS STUFF.


I love cleansing milk but this is way better. It even removes waterproof eye-makeup better than my DIY eyemakeup remover I wrote about.  It just melts the makeup off my face and eyes and it does not leave an oily sticky feeling.  I remove it by wiping it off my face, either with facial tissues or a cleansing wipe. I then follow with my normal cleansing routine.

This oil has definitely helped with my dry winter skin.  I did not look up the difference between the pure, extra virgin or organic coconut oil, but I will tell you that I have sensitive clog prone skin, especially when it comes to oils on my skin, and  my skin loves this stuff, no breakouts at all.

I love finding great affordable products that actually work.  Oil cleansers are expensive but you can't beat R20 for 300ml.


Xoxo
Nats

7 comments:

  1. I've been looking for some coconut oil myself ever since I saw how it helped my friend's dry skin...definitely getting it now

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    1. Hi there
      Let me know how it works for you.
      Love your blog by the way.
      Nats

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  2. Sounds great! I have some in the cupboard; going to try it tonight!

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  3. wow! i'll try! i have coconut oil at home!
    i bought it to do a hair mask with honey, but i haven't try it yet

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  4. Where is Gorimas? I need the oil

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    1. We have a Gorimas in Durban in a few of the Mall's. Try one of the other spice shops you may have near you, they should definitely stock coconut oil.

      Regards
      Natalie

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  5. Hi

    Hope the coconut oil is working for you.

    Regards
    Natalie

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