Monday, April 25, 2011

Coconut oil for your hair and skin {Review and Giveaway}

A while back Tropical Traditions sent me some coconut oil that is special for using on your hair. It has a higher protein level than their normal Virgin Coconut Oil. I tried it out pretty soon, I rubbed it all over through my hair, let it sit for 30 minutes or so and then washed my hair (following the directions on the back of my bottle). Then I proceeded to have some very greasy looking hair for several days! My hair was probably feeling very renewed but I was feeling greasy!

  I decided I had better do some more research! I think part of the problem the first time was that I used to much. People of some races might need more but my hair already leans toward being greasy. Since then I have rubbed it on my hands and then lightly rubbed it on the ends of my hair and through it a little bit and that has been much more successful.

  I sometimes have problems with little hairs sticking up and looking frizzy along my part line, I used to use gel to make them behave. I have been using coconut oil lately and it works just as well and it is much more natural and smells good.

  That is what I has been working for me as far as using it in my hair is concerned but I have enjoyed using it in some others ways as well.

  Last week I tried making deodorant and I used a little bit in it. Coconut oil is a great addition as it is good for you skin. So far that is working very well and I am excited to have been able to make it myself with natural ingredients.

  I have also really been liking to use the coconut oil on my skin. If my skin feels dry, I just rub some on. If I want to rub on some essential oil (like to help a sore neck) then I put the coconut oil on first and put the essential oil on top (otherwise the essential oil can be a little hard on the skin). Using it on your skin works great!

  I am very thankful to have been able to try out this product. I might not use it completely as directed but I certainly will put it to use!! It would of course be great to use when making soap which I hope to do someday!

 Do you think you would like to try this multi-purpose oil too?
 If you would like to buy it you can find it at Tropical Traditions where it is selling for $19.95.
 Someone will get to win a jar of it as well!

If you would like to sign up to win.....
  • Leave a comment telling me why you would like to win this. Be sure and also leave contact information in case you should win (I cannot choose a winner that I can't get in touch with).
  • If you would like an additional entry: Subscribe to Tropical Traditions E-mail Newsletter.
This giveaway will go through May 5th.

Disclaimer: I received this product at no charge from Tropical Traditions so that I could review it, I was not required to write a positive review.
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21 comments:

  1. Our growing familyApril 25, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    oh fun!!!
    I love to make my own salve w/ four parts melted coconut oil, one part EVOO and one part Sweet almond oil (all orgainic) and then add in lavender oil! SO wonderful!!!
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. Paul BarberApril 26, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I would love to try this! I like the lotion and salve recipes! Thank you!

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  3. EmilyApril 26, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    This would be so neat! My hair is color treated and a bit dry on the ends (like you I do lean more towards greasy hair), so the coconut oil would be great!

    I may try your deodorant recipe - how is it working for you?

    I use Louanna's brand of coconut oil to fry food in - delicious!

    my email is emilystrobel (at) embarqmail.com

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  4. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I am now using another brand of coconut oil, but would love to try Tropical Traditions!
    I will email you my email address in case I win. (due to privacy/security concerns)

    Thanks!

    Jo Ann in VA

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  5. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hi! I would love to win this and start trying out a new kind of oil. There are so many things I would use it for like my hair, skin, and some natural deoderant would be great! It sounds great! Thanks!

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  6. MariaApril 26, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I use another coconut oil, but would love to try this on my hair....I'm not sure how it would on baby fine straight here?

    Thank you!

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  7. Mama to 12, so farApril 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I would love to do the deep conditioning treatment on my hair. I think it really needs it!

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  8. angieApril 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hmmm...I'm thinking that I could try the coconut oil in place of the detangler spray that I use on my hair after washing.

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  9. Mrs TApril 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I have used olive oil on my hair I wonder if this would work better?

    I currently oil clean my face and I know coconut oil is a good addition to the olive and castor oil.

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  10. Abigail JasmineApril 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    So great! :) I'd love to win this for my hair~ it's such a great product for that!

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  11. Sue DApril 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I don't think I would use it in my hair but I definitely would use it on my skin and possbily for soap making and to make deoderant.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  12. Sue DApril 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I subscribe to the Tropical Traditions email newsletter.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  13. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Abbi,

    I would like to try this as a hair conditioner as well. I've been enjoying your blog, but I haven't commented on it.

    Monica
    piano mom 02 at gmail dot com

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  14. TravisApril 27, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I want to try it too!

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  15. TravisApril 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I subscribe to their e newsletter.
    annaedwards76 at gmail dot com

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  16. JackieApril 29, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love coconut oil. This product sounds like it would be great for my naturally thick, curly, unruly hair. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  17. SallyApril 29, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    We started using CO a few years ago, but have never been consistent with it. It's not an easy purchase where we live, and truth be told, as much as I "play" on the Internet (read: blog and read blogs) I don't do much Internet shopping. Odd, huh?
    At any rate, I have read only marvelous things about TT CO, and would love to try it. I have been to their site and see that they have put a great deal of effort into educating others about the benefits and breadth of use. They have an auto-ship option, don't they?

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  18. SallyApril 29, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I am a TT newsletter follower :)
    sallyefaulkner at gmail dot com (if you can't get to my blog)

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  19. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Abbi. My name is Diane. I found this site while researching hypothyroid, as I have just been diagnosed with it,and all the research I have been doing, brought me to the virgin coconut oil. I have ordered some gold label virgin coconut oil from this site as I have heard nothing but wonderful things about it. I would love to try the coconut oil hair treatment, as now with the thyroid issue, my hair is so dry and unmanageable. calgarymoma@hotmail.com Thanks.

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  20. H.M.May 3, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I would really love to win this. My hair is really damaged right now and would love to try it and see if it gets better. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    ltmb23@gmail.com

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  21. H.M.May 3, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    I subscribed to Tropical traditions Newssletter.

    ltmb23@hmail.com

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really enjoy it when you join in the conversation.

If you have a question please feel free to ask and I will attempt to answer it (if I can!) as I have time.

Abbi