https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:23:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1280293 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:48:00 +0000 lioneyes 1280293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh and just as a PSA: make sure you don't get water in your coconut oil, as it can cause it to mold (so gross) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278812 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:41:44 +0000 lamariniere 1278812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it on my belly for both pregnancies and didn't get any stretch marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278794 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:23:30 +0000 JessKas 1278794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost everything! My favorite use may be as a baby moisturizer. No chemicals or yucky stuff! </p> <p>Also for all kinds of cooking, to replace butter in baking, as a facial cleanser/moisturizer, as a hair conditioner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278517 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:15:41 +0000 MCD919 1278517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Popping popcorn, making granola, moisturizer for legs / body </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278476 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:43:27 +0000 MrsSCB 1278476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: @QueensBee: Thanks! I'm actually not a heavy sweat-er anyway, so this sounds like it would work pretty well. I have really sensitive skin, so it would probably be gentler, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278458 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:33:37 +0000 Torchwood 1278458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Same here, no stains ever, and it's great! I used to get really bad razor burn in my armpits, and it's gotten SO much better since I switched. I will say it's not an antiperspirant, so I do sweat a little, but not heavily (dryer than if I used nothing). I definitely stay dry and don't have pit stains or anything. (And antiperspirants are actually really bad for you, because you sweat for a reason.) I was skeptical too, but I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278329 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:37:02 +0000 QueensBee 1278329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Yes, I use a spoon to scoop out a dime-sized amount from a mason jar and just rub it in my pits! There is usually a little extra left on my hands that I rinse off. It hasn't stained any of my clothes and I feel dry and fresh all day long, even in the summer! I was skeptical at first and was seriously shocked when I saw how well it worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278269 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:14:01 +0000 MrsSCB 1278269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QueensBee: @Torchwood: How do you apply the deodorant? Just kind of...rub some in? And it doesn't leave any grease spots on your clothes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278243 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:02:46 +0000 immabeetoo 1278243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>removing eye make up<br /> baking muffins<br /> moisturizing LO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278217 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:51:47 +0000 septca 1278217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cooking, especially popcorn<br /> Moisturizer, especially my face<br /> Diaper cream<br /> Lube - both for sex and postpartum dryness </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278207 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:49:21 +0000 lioneyes 1278207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>deep conditioning the ends of my hair<br /> removing eye makeup<br /> shaving my legs</p> <p>and, seasoning my cast iron skillet </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278193 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:43:14 +0000 QueensBee 1278193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: I mix with baking soda and arrowroot powder for deodorant... I love it too! Definitely my favorite use of coconut oil as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278156 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:25:11 +0000 Torchwood 1278156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mixed with baking soda and cornstarch as deodorant. And I LOVE it. I tried it as a skin moisturizer but if I use it a ton it makes me itch. So far it's been little enough at a time and infrequently enough that it doesn't bother me as deodorant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278146 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:20:56 +0000 Happygal 1278146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've smeared it on our dry wood floors and it shined. Then our dog licked it obsessively and the shine was gone.</p> <p>I read a blog where a woman smears it on her face before taking a shower in the morning.</p> <p>We have used it for sexy time before. If you like cooking with it, don't do this. I don't know if I can transition to cooking with it after using it in such a personal way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278135 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:14:42 +0000 MrsSCB 1278135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple of friends have told me recently that it works great as eye makeup remover. Haven't tried it myself yet! Another friend said you can use it as sunscreen, but I wouldn't recommend as it's only about 7 SPF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1278109 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:04:07 +0000 sarac 1278109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm about to try it on my super dry winter skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277760 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:03:45 +0000 pui 1277760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pop popcorn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277745 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:59:27 +0000 MoonMoon 1277745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jodyblair: no I put it on the tips of my hair while it's dry then shower/shampoo as usual. Sometimes I'll put a tiny amount in my hair (just the tips) and leave it in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277731 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:55:55 +0000 Beyond2 1277731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diaper cream </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277729 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:55:24 +0000 bunnylove08 1277729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jodyblair: I've used it as a conditioner but it was super oily and had to wash my hair out about 4 times to get it not so greasy. I have fine hair. </p> <p>I like to use it as a moisturizer when I get out of the shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277725 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:54:49 +0000 blackbird 1277725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>desserts!</p> <p>I know, I know. Vague. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277719 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:53:42 +0000 autumnlove 1277719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>to fry eggs or pancakes. it doesn't work on my skin and give me a rash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277714 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:53:22 +0000 jodyblair 1277714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: Do you use it on wet hair like regular conditioner? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277707 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:52:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 1277707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put it on C's diaper rash sometimes, and used it on her cradle cap. </p> <p>Food, I have made a really yummy coconut granola, with the coconut oil and coconut flakes, plus the usual granola ingredients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277705 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:51:47 +0000 MoonMoon 1277705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To roast/saute veggies<br /> Curry<br /> Baked goods<br /> Hair conditioner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coconut-oil-1#post-1277685 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:45:42 +0000 jodyblair 1277685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Favorite ways to use coconut oil....go! </p>