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Aldi's Coconut Oil

Lacey1 — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 20:10:15 GMT

Aldi's has a 14 oz jar of organic, unprocessed coconut oil for $4.99. Read up on benefits here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/coconut-oil-benefits_n_1625631.html

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Azcowgirl — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:08:10 GMT

I Haven't tried aldi's , I use spectrum virgin organic as my body moisturizer after I shower, and put a spoon full in my hot chocolate. Love the delicate coconut flavor/fragrance.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

foundinlv — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:42:49 GMT

A lot of brands come in plastic jars....don't know if Aldi's does. I always buy the brand that is in a glass jar.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

KYToby — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:38:02 GMT

Coconut oil is hype an a fad. While it may work well s a moisturizers (as many other oils do), its "health" benefits are speculative, not proven, and cannot stand up to scrutiny. This article claims that coconut oil has a low smoke point while describing its cooking properties (which indicate a high smoke point); if the article cannot get basic terminology right, how can it be trusted at all?

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

foundinlv — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:39:50 GMT

I read that it's all hype too. One just doesn't know what to believe nowadays.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

occasionalrain — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:50:48 GMT

They've been giving horses coconut oil forever and if you have a dog prone to dry skin, giving it to him as a supplement will help eliminate it. The dry skin, not the dog.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Lacey1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:49:05 GMT

OP here. I just posted this as an FYI for anyone that uses coconut oil. It comes in a glass jar. I use it as a moisturizer. It has a lovely, light coconut scent, and keeps your skin soft.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Lynneuk — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 02:16:25 GMT

I'm in a support group for women going into menopause. Many of the women use it for dryness down below and say it is a life saver.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

foundinlv — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 03:57:02 GMT

On 1/27/2015 Lynneuk said: I'm in a support group for women going into menopause. Many of the women use it for dryness down below and say it is a life saver.

You mean women are using it in place of Astroglide or a similar product? If so, I can't believe that would be wise. Just my opinion, but I'd never insert that stuff that's usually made in a foreign country whose factory might be filthy. But, even if it was made in the USA, it's still not pharmaceutical grade. Pharmaceutical grade follows strict regulatory guidelines. I don't know, I'd have to talk to a lot of medical professionals about this before ever using it that way.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

sidsmom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:08:31 GMT

I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

foundinlv — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:09:29 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

sidsmom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:16:23 GMT

On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

foundinlv — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:20:18 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

I guess if one wanted to grow a coconut tree in their backyard they would be guaranteed of its purity. Good luck with that.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:24:10 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

This simply isn't true. There are natural products more dangerous that chemicals. Everything is a chemical so to use that word is deceptive at best.

I would definitely not use coconut oil on my vag. The FDA has no control over the standards where these places are processed or manufactured. Not that the FDA is the be all end all but they do offer protections and there have been many deaths and chronic illnesses from natural or holistic products because they don't have to abide by the same standards.

KY is a water soluble lubricant which is what should be used especially if you are using condoms because oil based products can break down latex very easily.

I personally don't mind using oils as part of my skin care regime though coconut oil is pretty high on the comediogenic scale some people do love it and have no problem with it. However, it doesn't offer peptides, cell communicating ingredients and a ton of antioxidants like a good moisturizer will. It is like saying, I love carrots they are healthy and I am only going to eat them. YOur skin needs a well balanced moisturizer and no oil offers that solely.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:25:42 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

No one said that. Our intestinal systems do a lot to protect us with our stomach acids and good gut flora. Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:26:48 GMT

THere is also a difference in some cases as coconut oil meant for food additive and coconut meant for beauty. Beauty can have less of a standard.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

sidsmom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:33:49 GMT

On 1/27/2015 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

No one said that. Our intestinal systems do a lot to protect us with our stomach acids and good gut flora. Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

I wouldn't use coconut oil internally either way. If I'm not inserting for a very short time, I'm sure as heck not ingesting it where it can stay in my system for days....ingesting it is far worse than inserting it.

Greater than zero chance someone will die from a lifetime of eating coconut oil than...having fun with it.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

sunala — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:35:55 GMT

On 1/27/2015 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

No one said that. Our intestinal systems do a lot to protect us with our stomach acids and good gut flora. Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

This has to be one of the funniest quotes I've read on this board hahahahahaha

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:36:03 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

No one said that. Our intestinal systems do a lot to protect us with our stomach acids and good gut flora. Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

I wouldn't use coconut oil internally either way. If I'm not inserting for a very short time, I'm sure as heck not ingesting it where it can stay in my system for days....ingesting it is far worse than inserting it.

Greater than zero chance someone will die from a lifetime of eating coconut oil than...having fun with it.

I do agree with that but I wouldn't want a raging infection down there either and that is a complete possibility if it wasn't manufactured in a sterile environment.

Re: Aldi's Coconut Oil

Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 04:36:38 GMT

On 1/27/2015 sunala said:
On 1/27/2015 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:
On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:
I would use a food grade product over a product like Astroglide that has many chemicals. Chemicals are never a good idea.

If they don't wear gloves when they make the product or if there are cockroaches in the factory, I would not.

So all coconut should not be used for dietary purposes?

No one said that. Our intestinal systems do a lot to protect us with our stomach acids and good gut flora. Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

Putting it up your vag is a whole nother ball of wax.

This has to be one of the funniest quotes I've read on this board hahahahahaha

LOL! I tried!