Beauty

[BellaCarro]

Mold needs water to grow and survive.  To the best of my knowledge, it can not thrive in an anhydrous substance.  Like any oil it will oxidize and turn rancid.

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@shoekitty wrote:

I refrigerate my coconut oil, I don't like to,,but I do. It gets harder than heck!Coconut oil melts at about 80 degrees, and it can mold.  I use organic coconut oil, from Costco and from Trader Joe's.  the labels suggests in tiny words to refrigerate after opening. Sometimes in winter, I leave it in a cool cupboard

Yes coconut oil is an anti fungal, but Coconut oil is not heated long enough when it is processed to actually “kill” mold spores and furthermore, not all mold spores will die.  Also, if a little water or food gets in there is leads to mold as well. Not that this happens all the time, but this is a possibility

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[HappyDaze]

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@shoekitty

Oh, my -- it gets moldy?  Well, I guess it's because its a natural product.  I guess it must not last too long then before it goes bad.  They should sell it in smaller containers also for people who might not use as much of it and it goes bad before they can safely use it up.  

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I've been getting huge tubs of it for about 15 years now and they last me about 6 months and I've never had one go bad or rancid and, lol, never get moldy. I do not keep mine in the fridge, just put some in smaller containers depending on the purpose and keep the big tub in a cool dark closet.

[AlljoyL]

I would like to try using it as a pulling oil for my teeth & gums, can you offer any instruction or tips on how to do this?

[Montana]

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@AlljoyL wrote:

I would like to try using it as a pulling oil for my teeth & gums, can you offer any instruction or tips on how to do this?

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I have been oil pulling for over a year and helped heal a deep gum pocket.  There are lots of instructions on the internet.

 I think the main thing is to start with an amount you can tolerate for the recommended 20 minutes.  I started with a teaspoon and worked my way up to the tablespoon I use now.  Also, always spit the oil in the trash because it will eventually clog your plumbing.

Oil pulling is a very simple process.  I'll be glad to answer any questions you have.

[LTT1]

Have now used it on my face two days running. A place that is broken out seems almost healed now.

Used a small amount to "oil pull" this morning and this left my teeth shiny and breath clean.

have been using for hands, nails and cuticles, too. Also lips

[Montana]

@AlljoyL, I remembered something else. You might not be able to do 20 minutes at first either.  I couldn't. I think it was only 5 minutes when I began.  It took me quite a while to work up to 20 minutes.  

So, if you try oil pulling don't worry if you can't do the full amount and full time right away.  

[shoekitty]

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@BellaCarro wrote:

Mold needs water to grow and survive.  To the best of my knowledge, it can not thrive in an anhydrous substance.  Like any oil it will oxidize and turn rancid.

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@shoekitty wrote:

I refrigerate my coconut oil, I don't like to,,but I do. It gets harder than heck!Coconut oil melts at about 80 degrees, and it can mold.  I use organic coconut oil, from Costco and from Trader Joe's.  the labels suggests in tiny words to refrigerate after opening. Sometimes in winter, I leave it in a cool cupboard

Yes coconut oil is an anti fungal, but Coconut oil is not heated long enough when it is processed to actually “kill” mold spores and furthermore, not all mold spores will die.  Also, if a little water or food gets in there is leads to mold as well. Not that this happens all the time, but this is a possibility

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Yes, well it can mold.  There are other things that add to the possibilities. I was just saying it can mold for pete's sake.  I guess I have to spell out possibilities.  During periods of heat or cold you can get a bit of condensation, maybe you wash your hands,grab the oil real quick and a couple drops of water gets in there, it happens.  Also, as a supplier once told me, coconut oil especially organic, is cleaned..but one lousy spore can get in there from the shell.  I have had one coconut oil mold badly after a heat spell. it was in a plactic jar, with plastic lid.  NUtiva?  Organic.  That is all I buy.  My BFF had a problem with hers as well.  She called supplier, they said it should be regrigerated.  That's what I do.  He sent her coupon for 20 dollars off their products.  I never called (:

[shoekitty]

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@HappyDaze wrote:

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@AngelPuppy1 wrote:

@shoekitty

Oh, my -- it gets moldy?  Well, I guess it's because its a natural product.  I guess it must not last too long then before it goes bad.  They should sell it in smaller containers also for people who might not use as much of it and it goes bad before they can safely use it up.  

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Shoekitty said

Cool and darkstorage  is the key. I think on the side of my coconut oil it says not to store in certain temps.  Mine also suggests refrigerating.  I keep larger tub in fridge and keep a bit out for the week.  That stuff when it gets cold, is hard as a brick...harder!  My cupboard have extreme temps!  We do not have a/c, and my pantry is positioned along an area that gets hot , or extreme cold.  In fact I have taken to storing cereals and such in fridge,.  My coconut oil can totally melt in summer hot weather.  One time it was just liquid.  I used it anyway.

I buy one small now a days and it works out fine.  I love coconut oil, I even like to eat it,

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[AngelPuppy1]

@shoekitty

I thank you for your kind and informative posts!  

I have to get somewhere and get me some!  I want the real good stuff and I think what I will use it most is for my hair and for my hands and nails.  I don't know if I can do the thing with the teeth.  And also the face, since I have so many issues. But when I get an irritation, I think I would like to try it then.  

I guess the oil cannot be nuked at all if it gets hard because it breaks down, right?

I believe I would refrigerate mine when when I get it just because I am a worry wart and I would worry that it would get contaminated.

[LTT1]

It is preventing a breakout in one place on my face and healing another