I bought coconut oil at the suggestion of my doctor, who recommended it for moisturizing, as I have very dry, sensitive skin. Previous to this brand of coconut oil, I bought a slightly cheaper one that melted at a lower temperature than usual and originally had no smell, but became very unpleasant smelling over time. I almost did not buy a new jar because of that experience, but I decided to try out a different brand, which led me to Nature's Way Coconut Oil.
I'm extremely glad I bought this one. It was worth the few extra dollars I paid in comparison to the cheaper oil I tried first; lesson learned, I guess! If you're using it to moisturize, it is still a great price considering that the jar is 16oz, and you can pay much more for a small tube of regular moisturizer at the drug store.
This jar stays solid at the correct temperatures--it does not liquefy in the jar unless you put it somewhere warm. It applies to the skin smoothly, with a creamy texture right out of the jar that quickly melts due to the heat of your skin. I haven't had any skin reactions to it, though I have not used it long term on my face and I have heard coconut oil can cause acne in some people, so that might be something to be wary of if you are acne-prone.
It smells fantastic! I'm a sucker for food smells in my soap, moisturizers, perfumes, etc., so I'm really happy with this aspect of it. Even my husband, who doesn't like coconut, says the oil smells good enough to eat...which is actually possible with this product! If you're interested in using this oil for consumption and in cooking, as it is packaged for, I imagine that the good smell means that it would make a nice replacement oil or new addition to your food. The only thing that I am slightly confused about is the spots of grey discoloration at the bottom of the jar. I noticed this in my first jar of coconut oil as well. It looks bad, but the product still seems to be safe for use.
I've used the oil to moisturize in various capacities. It works well wherever you need extra moisture, and doesn't feel greasy like other oils if you massage it into your skin. However, I'm not positive that the coconut oil works as well as heavier moisturizers on extremely dry, flaky patches. This is problematic if you are using it because you're typically allergic to moisturizers, like I am, but I'll continue to use it on moderately dry areas. My favorite use for it so far is as a pre-shave oil. I apply a light coat to areas I am going to shave and let it soak in before applying shaving cream. It helps to soften the hair and skin, resulting in a smoother shave and a lot fewer nicks and patches of razor burn. I'd actually highly recommend the coconut oil for this use alone.
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