https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:58:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1404942 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:55:38 +0000 HabesBabe 1404942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Yes! I carry some in our diaper bag, but even using a "leakproof" container, I wrap a baby washcloth around it and put the whole thing in a Ziplock bag. It ALWAYS leaks, no matter what. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1404741 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:02:40 +0000 lioneyes 1404741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i use a little rubber bowl to scoop some out, let it melt and shave my legs with it. also do this to use it as eye makeup remover and moisturizer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1404065 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:47:57 +0000 purrpletulips 1404065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make sure your little container is leakproof. I put some in a little container to use when I was pumping and it got warm and leaked all over my desk; I'm glad it wasn't in my purse or pump bag at the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1403945 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:26:54 +0000 littleveesmommy 1403945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depending on the temperature in our room, sometimes its softened and sometimes I need to use the top of my nails to scrape some out but it melts quickly in the palm of my hands. I've also scraped a bunch into those small travel lotion containers and leave that in the bathroom during my shower. By the time I am done showering, the steam in the room has warmed it up and I just squirt it out to use. Love coconut oil!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402761 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:23:10 +0000 danda 1402761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just started using it and our method so far is to put it in front of the space heater during bath time, which melts some of it into a liquid that is then super-easy to handle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402730 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:11:27 +0000 septca 1402730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take about a cup of it and put in a bowl and then use a hand mixer to whip it until it is light and fluffy (this works super well in a stand mixer if you have one), then store it in a small jar. The consistency is much better this way. You can add a few drops of scented oil if you want it to smell like something other than coconut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402687 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:46:31 +0000 JerricaBenton 1402687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a little spoon. It melts almost immediately on contact with your skin. I've scooped it into little tubs I got at a beauty supply store and then set it in warm water to even it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402638 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:10:26 +0000 Happygal 1402638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is a little bit of a hassle. The consistency also is weird feeling to me. I thought I would use it for so many things. but those two things have held me back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402595 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 06:42:59 +0000 blackbird 1402595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They make these things called spoons! :) but really you can put it in the bathroom while you shower and it'll loosen up. Or put it in a hot water bath. I portion mine out all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402577 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 04:53:47 +0000 SAHM0811 1402577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It melts at 70-something degrees, so it'll melt in your hands. If you don't want to scoop it out with your fingers at first, a spoon should work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402574 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 04:23:26 +0000 Mrs. Chipmunk 1402574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I scrape a bit with the topside of my nail and then rub it into my skin and it dissolves quickly and works well. I don't scoop it INTO my nail where it would get trapped in the concave area </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-how-do-you-use-coconut-oil#post-1402564 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:00:34 +0000 anonysquire 1402564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I guess I'm not asking the right question. HOW do I use my coconut oil? Not what do you use it for. I got a 100 oz tub but it's so freaking solid and I don't want to dig it out with my fingers. Do you heat it up to use it on skin and stuff? It would be cool to put it in a tiny tub that I can put in my purse or something but I am totally clueless! </p>