tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post6216276127397681318..comments2023-02-23T05:44:04.699-06:00Comments on The Nourished Life: Four New Ways to Use Coconut OilScott Kusteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17302199068576114400noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-20871646697876788682012-12-14T21:35:08.319-06:002012-12-14T21:35:08.319-06:00Be careful with using xylitol it is extremely pois...Be careful with using xylitol it is extremely poisonous for dogs. I was just talking to my vet about this last week. He said it us deadly if they eat it (it is usually in sugar free gum). Just a heads up because some dogs (like mine) get into the toothpaste. Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-76034538377089274662012-12-11T06:11:44.601-06:002012-12-11T06:11:44.601-06:00Thankyou for those recipes! I'd def like to tr...Thankyou for those recipes! I'd def like to try the toothpaste and body scrub....I recently got hooked on coconut oil..made lip balm out of it( with raw honey and mango butter etc) and realized that it works superbly as a lotion also. My skin looks so much better than it had for months. Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-75661462621821472442012-09-19T21:50:12.054-05:002012-09-19T21:50:12.054-05:00When you made the body butter, what kind of coconu...When you made the body butter, what kind of coconut oil did you use? I checked your resource page and didn't realize there were so many choicesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-73909081183625828402012-09-10T23:52:07.071-05:002012-09-10T23:52:07.071-05:00If your mix of boy scrub isn't too thick, I wo...If your mix of boy scrub isn't too thick, I would add a few marlbes in the jar. Then you can just shake it up each time you need it mixed a little more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-20775288186488363102012-08-20T12:49:17.152-05:002012-08-20T12:49:17.152-05:00I made the scrub and love it Is there a way to k...I made the scrub and love it Is there a way to keep it blended or mixed? It stays separated and is difficult to use. Freehttp://thecenterifpower.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-74266870213428655672010-07-11T09:51:22.477-05:002010-07-11T09:51:22.477-05:00I am an aesthetician (skin care specialist) in Ari...I am an aesthetician (skin care specialist) in Arizona. I have gotten all of my clients to use coconut oil as a moisturizer. I also use it in my facials when I have to massage....Loretta from Just For You Salon & Spa in Tepe ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-6847789142694566052010-06-01T12:58:55.358-05:002010-06-01T12:58:55.358-05:00Vodka is a great idea, and I'm sure it would w...Vodka is a great idea, and I'm sure it would work well, too!Elizabeth Wallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993628704309057720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-73959937278186285192010-05-21T16:55:00.173-05:002010-05-21T16:55:00.173-05:00For the coconut oil deodorant, would it be better ...For the coconut oil deodorant, would it be better to use vodka instead of rubbing alcohol? You can't drink rubbing alcohol but your skin will absorb it.<br />Don't put anything on your skin that you would not eat or drink.bobbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-73456546936847358152009-12-05T14:04:44.069-06:002009-12-05T14:04:44.069-06:00Annabeth - The stevia would just make it taste swe...Annabeth - The stevia would just make it taste sweet like conventional toothpaste (without sugar or chemical sweeteners). You could probably use a bit of xylitol instead if you have that.<br /><br />I am not sure the best way to store it. I just use random jars and such when I make coconut oil recipes, pretty much whatever I have on hand.Elizabeth Wallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005976445898493311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-90759743541907008002009-12-05T12:25:14.364-06:002009-12-05T12:25:14.364-06:00oh, I use coconut oil as a diluting oil for my ess...oh, I use coconut oil as a diluting oil for my essential oils.<br />And as my facial moisturizer.Annabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-53193107261787458692009-12-05T12:23:54.173-06:002009-12-05T12:23:54.173-06:00AH!!! I can make toothpaste for my kiddos!!! Any i...AH!!! I can make toothpaste for my kiddos!!! Any ideas on how to store it? To keep it from getting too messy?!<br />This is awesome, I am excited!!! They can each get a homemade toothpaste jar in their stocking with their name on it.<br />I don't have Stevia...is it necessary? Any alternative?Annabeth Gossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-72269701529191997262009-12-02T21:14:04.687-06:002009-12-02T21:14:04.687-06:00I love these ideas, especially the eye makeup remo...I love these ideas, especially the eye makeup remover. I am almost out of the commercial kind. <br /><br />I used to use it to deep condition my hair; not sure if it's really good for it or not.Rebeccahttp://withwithout.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-15107110908650093342009-12-02T11:35:03.760-06:002009-12-02T11:35:03.760-06:00Good point, Elizabeth! I use it on my face, too. I...Good point, Elizabeth! I use it on my face, too. I was really surprised at how well it works. I was thinking it would be greasy, but it the end it's really not.Elizabeth Wallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005976445898493311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-62981524533067762862009-12-01T14:41:48.624-06:002009-12-01T14:41:48.624-06:00I'm excited to see your body scrub recipe! I a...I'm excited to see your body scrub recipe! I actually wash my face with the oil cleansing method, using coconut oil, and was thinking that it had to be good for the rest of me too. :)Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143132832843995163.post-36242845579703949682009-12-01T10:35:05.782-06:002009-12-01T10:35:05.782-06:00Thanks for the ideas :) I'll have to check ou...Thanks for the ideas :) I'll have to check out Mountain Rose Herbs and see if it'll be a good fit for our coconut oil purchasing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com