Dry skin and poling
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You have to use unrefined CO, like nymph said. AKA extra virgin CO. It is very similar to the skin's natural oils, and should not clog pores. Also, you only use a very small amount. A little goes a long way!
it might not be something I would want to use in the heat of summer when I sweat. But I rarely ever sweat even when working out unless its hot out. My husband teases me because I'm in the barn cleaning stalls in a sweatshirt and jeans in 80 degree weather and never break a sweat while he is dripping wet in shorts and a tank shirt. All I know is for now it has stopped my hands from cracking and bleeding from being too dry, and has stopped the skin around my eyes from getting sore from trying to remove my eyeliner and mascara.
sparrow your so right on a little going a long way :) and yes I use the unrefined. I haven't tried poling right after using it yet only been using it for about 2 weeks. I actually got it primarly as a makeup remover, and after reading about using it all over gave it a try and loved the way my skin felt. And hubby said it didn't feel oily just smooth.
Not to be argumentative but from what I'm reading even the refined/virgin coconut oil has a high comedogenic effect. I'd love to try this stuff...I have a jar of organic refined coconut oil in my cabinet which is just screaming for me to try it but everything I'm reading (except on the sites that sell the stuff of course) say it clogs the pores. Even if you don't feel the sweat pouring off of you - you would still be flusing traces of it out if your skin heats up.
Here's what I found in a brief search: http://www.livestrong.com/article/173683-what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil-on-the-skin-hair/ Perhaps, as with all things, it depends on the person. It may work for some and not others. You can always take a spoonful a day and eat it--it's good for ya! I need to get me some more. :)
EverydayHealth.comSkin Conditions Resource CenterHealthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness. Explore various skin conditions, their symptoms, and treatments to keep your skin smooth, clear, and vibrant.I use grapeseed oil to moisturizer my skin. Once it's absorbed it doesn't leave your skin oily, like every other lotion/ moisturizer. Just put it on before bed, then by morning it's completely soaked in. And it's natural. I use corn Huskers right before a session for extra tackiness if I need it. Hope that helps.
Interesting article on Livestrong...and very interesting when they say that coconut oil is a non-comedogenic when every other list I see says it has a high rating. Even another article on Livestrong states it's a high rating: http://www.livestrong.com/article/147704-list-of-pore-clogging-ingredients/ It does say that everyone reacts differently...which we mentioned earlier. Just like the use of different grip products work differently on everyone. However from what I'm reading it seems that coconut oil is not a desirable moisturizer for most skin types. Interesting that grape seed oil has a relatively low comedogenic rating.
EverydayHealth.comSkin Conditions Resource CenterHealthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness. Explore various skin conditions, their symptoms, and treatments to keep your skin smooth, clear, and vibrant.interesting on the grape seed oil...I'm always looking for something that lasts more then a few hours. While I like that I can pole pretty much right after using Pole Physics I don't like that within a short time I'm ashy again when I'm paying that much for lotion. I've only used the coconut oil twice (I use it in the shower) mostly for nice feeling skin for going out.
Empy - CeraVe might be really good for you. It has ceramide, fatty acid esters, and cholesterol in it. I think the cream is a little more moisturizing than the lotion (I have both.) Here is the FAQ page: http://cerave.com/cerave-support/faq/. I will note that it isn't cheap, although it is cheaper than pole physics as I recall. I think I paid about $15 for the cream and a little less for the lotion. Not much more expensive than bath and body works I guess, but you get a much better lotion.
Sorry, that was also geared toward Nymph! Try CeraVe. My dermatologist told me to use it since I am using crazy acne products that dry out my poor face. It won't clog pores. 😀
I tried coconut oil and found that it just sits on my skin so I think Empyrean is right in that it's not a good moisturizer. I was getting a pedicure yesterday and asked the lady about the dry skin on my feet. She said to oil them before going to bed at night. When I told her that I'd tried coconut oil she said it doesn't work because the molecules (or something like that) are too big and can't be absorbed through the skin. She told me to try olive oil instead, which I put on last night for the first time before bed (I also wore socks). When I woke up, the skin on my feet wasn't as dry so maybe it absorbed properly? I plan to keep doing it because she said I'd notice a huge difference in about 4 days. She said you can also use it on your body. Spoke to someone else about my dry skin at the apothecary pharmacy near my house and she swears by Ahava products. She said to use the dead sea clay on really dry patches, sit in a tub of the dead sea salts and then moisturize with the Ahava lotion. I tried it last night before using the olive oil.....my dry skin is driving me crazy and I'm determined to moisten things up a bit (actually, a lot!). For poling, I use corn huskers and have found that it makes my body more likely to stick to the pole. Otherwise, I heard that drinking a lot of water (which I do) and adding coconut oil to your diet helps alot. You might also want to try increasing your EFAs in your diet.
tried it years ago as with most things it only works for an hour or so....then back to flakey and ashy.
Empy, there is so much conflicting information about coconut oil it is not funny. I do not use it as much on my skin as I used to. One of the fatty chains in it is antibacterial or antimicrobial and it aids in healing abrasions and such. There is a really good book out about the benefits of coconut oil that I got from the library. My internet is down at home so it is really hard for me to search and link from my phone. It is called Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife. For those that are using coconut oil, Swanson Vitamins has been the best price I have found.
Ive bene using coconut oil for years in my diet and just recently started applying to my skin as well after reading teh article in Pole Spin magazine. I also pop my popcorn w coconut poli- fantastic! Here is a link to the benefits of coconut oil: rhttp://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html es and a link to the coconut oil research center http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/Coconut%20Research-Coconut%20Research%20Center.pdf ; For me, it absorbs well and doesnt leave me greasy- but like you said, everyone is different
I'm very curious about using it for popcorn...it doesn't actually give it a coconut flavor does it???
