Jojoba or Virgin Coconut Oil??

[MtotheR MIGHTY RA!]

I've been using jojoba oil wiht lavender and tea tree oil with good results on my oily acne prone body and face. But I have been reading how good virgin coconut is for oily skin and against free radicals. Now I'm wondering if I should switch...or could I combine the two? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Black Sal]

Hi there,

I am an aromatherapy student and fellow acne sufferer (bloomin' hormones!). I haven't heard of using virgin coconut oil on oily skin but have read that it has antimicrobal properties so maybe this is why it's recommended?? Jojoba oil seems to be the oil of choice for unblocking pores and regulating sebum but I have also read that carrot oil is good for acne due to it's beta carotene/vitamin A content. Could be worth a try.

Can I ask how you use the oil at the moment and what dilution you use since you are getting good results? Do you apply in the evening after cleansing? I keep meaning to try my own face oil but never get round to it!
By the way, I think it is also good not to use the same essential oils over a long period of time and you could maybe try substituting the tea tree with niaouli from time to time.

Anyway, I'm no expert just a humble student but hope this helps xx

 

[Rabble Rouser]

Hey! I'm using full strength jojoba oil in a 2-3ounce bottle with 10 drops lavender and 5 drops tea tree. I use it after my shower while I'm still damp. But I don't use the oil on my face during the day as it's a little greasy under my make-up. I use it at night. I hope this helps. I do use other EOsbut a lot of them gve me migraines.Plus a lot of EOs make your skin sensitive to sunlight like bergamont. So, I keep it simple and my skin is improving.

I hope this helps and you see results. Also, if you can get your hands on some Fresh Farmacy soap from LUSH, that would be great. The soap is amazing and really helps soothe my skin!

 

[The eclectic wire]

Hi, thank you..I have the jojoba and EOs so think I'll mix some up today..you've inspired me! Oohh and I'll try and get hold of some fresh farmacy. I think you're right to keep it simple so you don't end up exacerbating the problem.

Good luck, I hope someone can giveyouadvice re the virgin coconutoil.

 

[???? Merry Christmas]

Hi Brickhouse

Cococut oil is fantastic and is very under-estimated. I suggest you look at these web sites that will give you loads more information.

[link=http://www.coconutdiet.com]www.coconutdiet.com[/link] - then the section on skin
[link=http://www.coconut-info.com]www.coconut-info.com[/link]- general information on coconut

I use coconut in many of my skin treatments and although usually in the treatment of dry skin conditions it does also help combination and areas prone to spots.

I would however suggest that you try another essential oil apart from Tea tree as used over time it can be very drying on the skin. Try Niaouli instead as it has the same properties but is less drying and works really well with balancing skin.

Love and light

 

[geteoceeherve]

Hi
Try some Lavender Bergamot and Geranium in Jojoba supposed to be good for acne

Luv Binah