I love showering, I really do.  It’s like my mini getaway from the world, no one bothers me, it’s completely quiet except for the sound of the running water, and I can really think or just relax.  Even though it takes hours for my hair to dry afterwards and that drives me completely insane, I still love being freshly washed and clean!

Lately though I’ve gotten into coconut oil.  I was tired of lotions perfume (scents really bothers me), or lotions that were mostly water and after a few hours my skin would dry out.  So I did some research and since I was brought up to use the most natural things I could find, I found that people often use coconut oil as a lotion alternative.  My first thought was, “Ew, that would leave me skin really greasy and shiny/oily!”  but I decided to give it a try anyway. I ran to this organic food store because everyone else looked at me as though I had 3 purple heads when I asked for coconut oil.  Thankfully the organic food store had it, and I grabbed a jar that was virgin coconut oil, and claimed it tasted good as well.

I’ve been using it from head to toe, and it really doesn’t take a lot to cover you.  You put it on straight away out of your shower or bath, to keep the moisture in.  Normal lotions have silicone-type additives, which does keep moisture in… but it also keeps moisture out, ick.

I also use it on the very tips of my hair as well, it’s amazing!  You need to use a drop or two, rub it in your hands to warm it up, then put it on from your ears down, otherwise your roots will look oily.  It keeps my hair shiny, and seems to be keeping it stronger!  Hope everyone had a fantastic thanksgiving!

B