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Question for Shanus - Coconut Oil Cleansing

Clearsunshine — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:35:08 GMT

I was thinking of using coconut oil as a facial cleanser. I looked up some older posts on this beauty blog, and saw that you mentioned that you were going to give coconut oil a try, as a replacement for you Bobbi Brown oil cleanser. I was wondering if you did try it, and how it worked for you, and if you recommend. Thanks.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:47:04 GMT

I'm obviously not Shanus but thought I'd chime in. Some years ago, I was part of a fb group and one of the women did research for beauty book authors. She said that coconut oil is not recommended because it can clog pores (or something like that) so use caution.

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Shanus — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:07:45 GMT

@Clearsunshine yes I tried it and @ThinkingOutLoud is correct. It can clog pores and did on me. Think it's better used for cooking.

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Dusty1 — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:30:26 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud I use argan oil (I started with Josie Maran & found out I loved it, but I now buy Ulta store brand or Shea Moisture brand.) as a makeup remover.

I have old/normal to oily/easily dehydrated skin/that breaks out from everything.

Argan oil works great to break down all of my makeup & then I use First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser to clean my skin. It is very gentle.

I don't find argan oil to be moisturizing for my skin, but it is very soothing if my skin is irritated or broken out.

Coconut oil is amazing if I get a bit of contact dermatits. It clears it up so quickly.

Re: Question for Shanus - Coconut Oil Cleansing

SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:45:59 GMT

Jojoba oil is good for cleansing b/c it's a close match to the skin's natural oil. Also, jojoba is not really an actual oil but rather a type of liquid plant wax that has the ability to clean pores and provide antibacterial protection. It doesn't clog pores or cause acne.

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Janey2 — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:46:26 GMT

@SilleeMee I love reading your responses. You have the best information!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:47:35 GMT

Thank you so much! @Janey2

Re: Question for Shanus - Coconut Oil Cleansing

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:00:16 GMT

@Clearsunshine wrote:
I was thinking of using coconut oil as a facial cleanser. I looked up some older posts on this beauty blog, and saw that you mentioned that you were going to give coconut oil a try, as a replacement for you Bobbi Brown oil cleanser. I was wondering if you did try it, and how it worked for you, and if you recommend. Thanks.

@Clearsunshine Just tossing this out there. If you're looking for a cleansing oil, check out Palmers Cleansing Oil for the Face. The rose scent is pleasant, not overpowering. @SillieMee recommended it and I finally got around to trying it. It's inexpensive but really nice. I've been using it nightly for a couple of months and like it a lot.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:47:33 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I use Palmers Cleansing oil as well, on the recommendation of @SilleeMee . It's a great price and works!

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Shelbelle — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:02:44 GMT

Coconut Oil is a huge pore clogger!!!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:11:15 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch I use Palmers Cleansing oil as well, on the recommendation of @SilleeMee . It's a great price and works!

And the Palmers was recommended to me by @San Antonio Gal a long time ago.

@Mom2Dogs

@JeanLouiseFinch

Re: Question for Shanus - Coconut Oil Cleansing

Shanus — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:38:15 GMT

@Clearsunshine wrote:
I was thinking of using coconut oil as a facial cleanser. I looked up some older posts on this beauty blog, and saw that you mentioned that you were going to give coconut oil a try, as a replacement for you Bobbi Brown oil cleanser. I was wondering if you did try it, and how it worked for you, and if you recommend. Thanks.

@Clearsunshine I'm hoping you use a sunscreen every day, even if staying home. Cleansing oils have been proven to be the best cleanser for removing spf. Regular facial cleansers, soaps, cream cleansers, do not get down to the spf for adequate removal. Sometimes, depending on the oil, a second cleanse is required.

I have not tried the Palmer's, but if doesn't suds up when massaged with water, a second cleanse is needed to remove the oil.

Hoping you get some good recommendations.

Re: Question for Shanus - Coconut Oil Cleansing

SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:35:22 GMT

@Shanus

Why would someone wear sunscreen while "staying home"? I don't wear any when I'm inside my house b/c there's no UV light there.

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Shanus — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:37:49 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Why would someone wear sunscreen while "staying at home"? I don't wear any when I'm inside my house b/c there's no UV light there.

@SilleeMee For my fair skin and the glycolics and Retin A I use, spf is always recommended. I spend time in my sunroom surrounded by windows, my studio has skylights and also walk Molly. It's just easier to put it on as part of my routine.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:41:11 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Why would someone wear sunscreen while "staying at home"? I don't wear any when I'm inside my house b/c there's no UV light there.
@SilleeMee For my fair skin and the glycolics and Retin A I use, spf is always recommended. I spend time in my sunroom surrounded by windows, my studio has skylights and also walk Molly. It's just easier to put it on as part of my routine.

@Shanus

Yes, I can understand it for your situation. I don't have a sunroom or skylights but I do walk my dog and wear SPF then but when I get home the SPF comes right off asap.

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Shanus — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:44:55 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shanus
Why would someone wear sunscreen while "staying at home"? I don't wear any when I'm inside my house b/c there's no UV light there.
@SilleeMee For my fair skin and the glycolics and Retin A I use, spf is always recommended. I spend time in my sunroom surrounded by windows, my studio has skylights and also walk Molly. It's just easier to put it on as part of my routine.

@Shanus
Yes, I can understand it for your situation. I don't have a sunroom or skylights but I do walk my dog and wear SPF then but when I get home the SPF comes right off asap.

@SilleeMee Right after dinner, (especially now since usually not going anywhere then), I do my cleansing and night time skincare...I like it all to get into my skin and dry down before bedtime. It's better to treat my skin than wait until right before bed, when tired and may skip steps and "treat" my pillowcase.