Whenever I see a new homemade beauty solution involving COCONUT OIL, I always take notice and almost always have to try it! This one I found at LaurenConrad.com was such a simple idea that it appealed to both my practical side AND my frugal side. :-)
Basically it’s just blending COCONUT OIL and OLIVE OIL to form a wonderful “mash” of sorts that you can use on pretty much anywhere on your body in need of a little tender, loving moisture! I especially liked it on my lips and my face.
Some might be hesitant using something so “oily” on their face…but trust me on this…coconut oil and olive oil are BOTH great for skin!
The fatty acids in COCONUT OIL have been shown to possess antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, and in many cases actually improve many skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Coconut oil also contains free-radical-fighting antioxidants which help prevent premature aging and degenerative diseases.
OLIVE OIL is a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize skin, and also has contains strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E. These help repair and renew skin that has been damaged from overexposure to sun, air pollution, and other modern-day environmental hazards – like cigarette smoke and fast food. These antioxidants also stimulate cells and return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state.
So as you can see, these two ingredients TOGETHER form a formidable team!
How to make your own “Mash Made In Heaven” Moisturizer:
What you need:
3 parts extra virgin coconut oil
1 part extra virgin olive oil
- Add coconut oil and olive oil to a small bowl…and “mash” together with the back of a spoon.
- Mix together until it’s a nice, smooth consistency.
- Store in the refrigerator for a “hard” lotion or at room temperature for a soft lotion. Either way, once the mixture hits your skin it will liquify and absorb. (Coconut oil will liquify at 76 degrees Fahrenheit).
- I used approximately 3 Tablespoons of coconut oil and combined it with approximately 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.
- I then put it in a recycled hard lotion bar container I had saved. At first I put it in the refrigerator, but it was pretty hard when it came out, so now I just store it at room temp.
It is also a fantastic combination for the hair. You wouldn’t make the mash, you would do it in liquid form. I would also add a couple of drops of rosemary which is a good conditioner and good for growth. So for European hair, you would just need a couple of drops.
Carmen, how exactly do you do this? Are you saying you just use a couple of drops of the mixture and run it through dry hair? Thanks.
Stephanie
Yes, just use liquid coconut oil. Its a very well known Indian (south-asian) house-hold formula. I add few drops of olive oil to it sometimes but it makes it super sticky to wash off. It conditions your hair. But you have to be consistent like every trick to let it work its magic. I put it on my scalp for 30 mins before I wash my hair every alternate day. I like it luke-warm on my scalp so I put it in the microwave for a couple seconds. On the weekends, I add olive oil and leave it on hour a few hours.
beware: it does smell funky if the oils are not washed off well. :)
hope this helps.
I also would like to know how you use this. Is this a pre-wash treatment or something in between washings? Going through menopause has caused my scalp to itch in some sort of crazy way!! I’ve been using rosemary oil as a pre-wash treatment.
Alice, this might sound VERY crazy, but I’ve had some itchy scalp also…Listerine. Depending on the length of your hair, a couple of tablespoons of Listerine (I had mint so that is what I used) in warm water and use to rinse your hair after the conditioner. The mint smell fades like vinegar does as it dries (might leave a hint of it which is nice) and it stops. Do this a couple of times a week….weird, but it works.
This ‘beauty concoction’ works great on the hair itself, but sometimes it is hard to get to the scalp with it and then get it out again :D
You can also put some Tea Tree Oil on your fingertips and run them through your hair right onto your scalp. Gets rid of itchy scalp tout suite (very fast)!
Alice, bay leaf essential oil in combination with rosemary is a GREAT combo for dandruff. You can even part your hair with a comb, and actually oil your scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes or so, then wash it off. Like Aparna said, you have to be diligent about it. Good luck!
New to Jilleen’s site and saw your reply on coconut oil as a hair conditioner. How about a natural shampoo for oily hair types?
Try mixing some baking soda with water and add a couple of drops of sage oil. Shake it together in a bottle, squeeze it onto your hair and rub it into your scalp then rinse. It gets your hair clean without stripping it, and the sage works wonders with an oily scalp.
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/03/homemade-coconut-milk-and-coconut-milk.html
What do you mean, you wouldn’t make the mash, you’d do it in liquid form?
And is this a hair conditioner? How is it used?
Raelene, you can also purchase coconut oil in a liquid form called “Fractionated Coconut Oil
“.
I have had trouable finding fractinated coconut oil. Where is a good place to buy it. I also would like to buy baking soda in bulk. Where can that be purchased or ordered?
Costco sells baking soda in bulk.
Why buy fractionated coconut oil?Probably cost a much greater amount and they would have to either add something to keep it liquid or alter its wholesomeness,in some way.Therefore this fantastic oil which helps our bodies,in so many ways,would be damaged & most benefits lost! I buy my organic virgin coconut oil by NOW,at a Health Food store it costs me $14.99 for12oz-cold pressed- which is what you want if you plan on ingesting it!I take 1-2 Tbsps/day,it,also helps with weight loss.Can use to fry up chicken pcs,put in pancakes,etc….My friend made a cheese sauce,using it in it,for broccoli and her 9yr old son gobbled it all up!Delicious!!I live in Northern Ontario,Canada and think that in the U.S. this coconut oil would be much cheaper.Am curious at the cost there-if someone would kindly share.Almost forgot-do not worry about it being solid,at most room temperatures,you can take some out with a teaspoon and as soon as you touch it to your skin it melts-glides right on! Hope that I was not too Lenghthy!
We get 30 oz. of cold pressed, organic, Coconut Oil at Walmart (here in Illinois, USA) for $ 5.99. I cook with it, use it for ‘oil pulling”, moisturizing my feet, legs, hands, arms, etc…..I also use it to clean my face with. Olive oil weighs too heavy on it.
I’m excited to try this! My skin has been so dry since moving to Utah. Mostly I’ve been okay as long as I remember to slather myself with lotion, but I still struggle with itchy patches of dry skin in places.
Yep…Utah is brutally dry! I struggle too.
I live in WNY, and the air gets pretty dry here! I fill a spray bottle with Baby Oil and leave it in the shower. I give my body (and Back!) a quick spray before drying off with a towel and my dry skin is soft & silky for the day! Love it! Easy and Cheap! I also spray a little on my hair, it help tame the frizzies!
Instead of baby oil (which is a petroleum product)use olive oil and/or grapeseed oil – which can be found at your local grocery store. Just mix in your sprayer or pour bottle. Add 10-20 drops of essential oil or oils for scent (don’t use fragrence oils!).
Agreed! I use coconut oil and olive oil for everything! When you put the two together its magic!
Have been using the coconut oil/sugar scrub on my face for about a month. I was hesitant at first, having always had oily skin, but my 24 year old daughter convinced me to try it. It is WONDERFUL! My skin is nice and soft. Use the scrub on my hands as well and follow that up with your wonderful coconut oil,/vitamin e/baby lotion cream which I love and have orders for at work. LOVE YOUR SITE!
Tell me about the lotion with the baby lotion! I’m sure I’m the last to know but it sounds great. BTW. I use coconut oil every night on my face, it’s great,,,
What is this sugar-coconut oil scrub ? I’ve missed that
Here you go Juanita :-)
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/07/make-your-own-simple-exfoliating-body.html
What is the coconut oil,/vitamin e/baby lotion cream I missed? Is it like the eye cream only you add baby lotion?
Please answer via my email…loretnc@gmail.com I have written you several times and never heard back.
I really love your site and I am on it everyday for about 3 months now. Searched everywhere for the body cream that you added Lavender to. I saw it once and for some reason couldn’t find it again.
I appreciate you getting back to me ….. THANKS!
I’ve been using coconut oil to take my eye makeup off for a few months now. It works better than any commercial remover I’ve ever used! Going to have to try the mash now too!
A cheaper version of makeup removed is just baby shampoo. Try it.
Why?!? Who would want to trade pure coconut oil, natural and healthy, for chemical-laden soap? That makes no sense.
I agree, why not just buy the makeup remover with crud in it …..if you are going to use the baby shampoo with crud in it….. Pure coconut is …….well. PURE COCONUT OIL : )
You must’ve missed the word cheaper in her suggestion. I understand that you’re a do-it-yourselfer to avoid chemicals, etc., in store-bought products. Not everyone is though. Some just want to get the job done for less money, as is this person. I think she was trying to be helpful.
true true… thanks Nicole!
I have been using baby oil as an eye makeup remover for many years…the store brands are less expensive, and it moisturizes the eye area at the same time.
Why would I choose that over the one-ingredient, natural coconut oil?
I’ve been using coconut oil for make-up removal for a long time.
I can see the benefits (no tears, cleaning ability, mildness) of baby shampoo…especially if you have it around for your children. the upside to CO is that oil cuts oil…AND CO has great moisturizing properties (that you have read above) but what Jillee taugh us before is that that moisture will encourage lash growth and make you MORE HAPPY!
Baby shampoo would get into my eyes and burn, ah, the joys of sensitivities…..but the coconut oil is cheap, effective and I LOVE IT for more than just one or two uses. We use tons of it.
I wash my face with coconut oil only, and the only time I ever break out now is that rare occasion I am so tired I go to bed without washing my very well.
I use and LOVE your lotion, and have friends order it from me all the time. But can’t get my back, going to mix up some of this and apply to a back scrubber in the shower.
I’ve been using olive oil to cleanse my face, and to moisturize it. I use it for just about everything body wise. I’m definitely going to add coconut oil to my routine now. :) Love this idea!
You would never think that oil like that on the face is a good thing, but IT IS!! I take my make up off with Jojoba oil, get in the shower, don’t wash my face with soap at all, get out and then mix a few drops of Jojoba oil, (or coconut oil and olive oil) with doterra frankincense, and lavender and massage into my face, neck, and chest. I absolutely love it and in fact, I’m hooked. I look so forward to massaging my face with these oils. It may feel a little oily at first, but it just melts right into your skin in 20 or 30 minutes. And, these smells get on your pillow and really helps me relax. The lavender relaxes, and helps to sleep. Of course, frankincense is just a “miracle oil”, helps with cell growth, immune function, awareness, LOVE IT!!
I have been thinking of doing half and half for cooking so it spreads or scoops out more easily.
But why do you mash it why not heat it a bit and mix while softer and not so hard, so nuke it low for a few seconds and it will be spreadable, coconut is also good for your dog but start small at first..
Hi Rosewood. I have a rescue dog with ABSOLUTELY THE WORST SKIN IN THE WORLD. He sheds his skin and it looks like it snowed. The vet tried everything and I’d like to know how you would use it with your dog. Can you please reply? Thank you and stay well. Dolly
HI: I’m not Rosewood but I do know that dogs can eat coconut oil. It’s good for their joints. I would just melt it or soften it with my hands and rub it on the hot spots. It may not be necessary, though, as taking it internally helps the skin, too.
I have helped others with this problem..those who didnt have the money to keep on going to the vet. I use peanut oil on the dog food every day.About 1 tbsp. over the dry food and brush dog with a soft bristle so as not to agitate skin .Dont bath th dog often and if you do make sure he’s rinsed wellas soap can cause problems to the skin .on bad cases I rub coconut oil on the skin. Sometimes the food itself can cause this problem. Dont feed our food to the dog and try a different brand.It may be he’s allergic to what he is eating.Watch out for brands that are on the recall list. Don’tfeed brand that have corn gluten in them.. I hope this helps
Excellent idea. This is what I used as a “spread” for toast instead of buying Earth Balance or other products. Add herbs and garlic, maybe a little sea salt, and flavor the spread and its simply delish!
I’ll have to try it your way now. Thanks!
Great idea! I’m gonna try this too!
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Love it… Just need to hop out and get some Coconut oil..lol
I really Love Your new Blog/Site look.
I love this idea! I was wondering if this mash could be used around the eyes but I guess Pam just answered it. :) I bet it will be great for nails and cuticles. And lips! Now I just need to hurry up and use up one of my face creams to empty a nice, pretty, non-reactive glass jar for this wonderful mixture. :)
I’ve got incredibly sensitive skin as does my son, has anyone experienced a bad reaction to this mash?
All that oil and it doesn’t clog pores or irritate the skin?
Is there a soothing balm for underarms after shaving?
I always use Jojoba Oil after shaving (not only my under arms ;))
It works wonders. No itchy and dry skin anymore :)
Just try it.
Love the versatility of coconut oil. I have been using coconut oil exclusively for underarm care for about 8 weeks now. It helps with razor burn and is a very effective deodorant. I am on the treadmill daily and it is effective against body odor even after that. Summer time will be the test for sure. It has not stained any of my clothes– After showering I dry, and rub a pea size amount underarms, once it absorbs (2-3 minutes) I dress. Some people recommend applying talc or cornstarch over the coconut oil before it soaks into the skin to absorb sweat throughout the day. I haven’t needed it.
People use coconut oil after shaving and then put on their deoderant. Crystal deodorant works fantastic, and it’s natural.
I haven’t tried this yet, but my daughter has horrible eczema and had three different steroid creams. I hated putted them on my then 2yr old, but it was the only thing that gave her relief, until my sister that is a nurse gave me an article on using coconut oil. It really keeps her skin stay healthy and I like not having to use steroids all of the time!!
I wonder if adding Vitamin E to this would made it even more wonderful. What y’all think?
That is a great idea!
Try using a little baking soda in your “mash” once a week as a scrub. Leaves your skin smooth as a baby’s you-know-what! And, you’ll never buy expensive scrubs again!
I will try this one Sue. Thanks
I have jus emptied my jar of Clinique makeup remover(which I loved), and I am going to refill it with this. I have roseaca and oily skin, but the Cliniques was wonderful, and this is probrably alongthe same formula! Thank you Jillie!
I saw my first coconut oil recipe on your brilliant blog and have since tried all sorts of scrubs and lotions using it. Thanks Jillee – it really is fantastic!
You’re welcome Janet! :-)
I have used olive oil to wash my face for years followed by coconut oil as a moisturizer. I add drops of lavendar and frankincense essential oils to the coconut oil for additional skin health and its fabulous. The olive oil is a great cleanser and makeup remover and the coconut oil is an irreplaceable moisturizer…I suggest it to everyone who will listen :-) Never is my skin oily or clogged. I am 52 and will never use anything else! Highly recommend!!
How do you wash your face with olive oil? I have sensitive skin and have tried a lot of things. I do use coconut oil as a moisturizer but haven’t found a cleanser.
Do you guys use anything for an SPF? If so, at what point do you apply it? Before the coconut oil?
Coconut oil has a natural SPF in it.
As for removing makeup, pour a small bit onto your fingertips and massage it into your skin. Use a washcloth as warm as you can stand it and put it over your face, then leave til it cools. Gently clean off face with washcloth. You can followup with toner if you like, but I just use coconut for a moisturizer. We’re so dry here in Co that I’ve been getting up in the middle of the night for water and reapplying the coconut oil.
You can also search “oil cleansing method’
I am pregnant and trying to find something to moisturize with to prevent the dreaded stretch marks. I have heard that there is really no way to prevent them, but that olive oil or cocoa butter would help. Do you think this would be worth a shot?
Yes. Coconut oil is used for everything in the tropics. Research and it really is amazing.
I’ve been using this for months my skin is so soft. In the mornings I just slather on straight coconut oil and it soaks in a few minutes and I’m ready to go for the day. I gave up on makeup years ago… too many chemicals that bothered my shin but with coconut oil I have a healthy glowing skin complexion now.
I like to add Vitamin E to Coconut Oil and then put it on my face before going to bed. You would be surprised at how soft your skin is in the morning. It helps acne a lot!
A really dumb question, I know, but can anyone please tell me where I can purchase all these essential oils you are using?? I’d love to give some of these ideas a try. Thanks much from a newbie!
Phyllis, I have purchased some from Brambleberry. I have also seen them at Mountain Rose Herbs. They are both websites. I have heard doTerra oils are amazing, they are higher priced, but they are supposed to be good quality oils. They all have websites.
Mountain Rose Herbs is good and very reasonable. Doterra is supposed to be the best but very expensive. Hope that helps
I buy from Camden Grey. The prices are very reasonable and their products are wonderful. http://www.camdengrey.com/
Thank you, everyone, for your help!
Are you saying that people with acne can use olive oil or coconut oil mixed with vitamin E on your skin?
DebK,
This post might answer your questions about this:
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/01/fighting-acne-with-oil.html
I’ve been washing my face with olive oil for about a year now. Love it. I will definitely try the coconut oil tonite!
I made the lotion with vitamin E and baby magic however the coconut oil never evenly distributed and i have lil bits of coconut oil thruout. I used electic beaters to make it. Any suggestions to smooth it out? Thanks so much!
If you were to heat it up just a tiny bit so the coconut oil liquified THEN mixed it up…that should take care of the coconut oil lumps. When it cooled again it should be nicely distributed. Hope this helps!
I buy all my essential oils from mountain rose herbs, organic and a great price. Love your website and the many suggestions, I am now ready to try EVO & coconut oil on my face, been using on the rest of my body for months, just never thought about using on face. Thanks
Love this site! I like to add maracuja oil to coconut oil at night for my face. Got mine from Natural Bliss. Maracuja is also a great smoother for coarse curly hair – just a few few drops. Looking forward to trying olive oil and frankencense tonight – always fun to add variety to the nightly ritual!
I had the worst dry cracked (to the point of bleeding) right hand palm (who knows why) and I had tried Every type of lotion, potion, salve & oil I could find…nothing worked until I started using coconut oil. I love it! I take my makeup off with it, I slather it on after my shower, I scrub with it, I slather it on my face and neck before bed, I run a very small amount into my dry hair and once a week or so use it as a deep conditioner with egg, coconut oil & glycerin on my scalp and hair for as long as I can keep it in and my scalp has never felt better! I do still have an itchy scalp and irritation behind my ears, but it is much better after using coconut oil. I can’t say enough great things about it! The palm of my hand was cracked and horrible for years before I used coconut oil!
I am ordering Coconut Oil today! You’ve convinced me :)
I’ve been reading a lot about almond oil lately as a cleanser and moisturizer. What do you think about using it in your mash instead of olive oil? It seems to be a little lighter and pretty much odorless. Love your blog, Jillee!! Have passed it on to many friends.
Thank you Sue! So glad you like it. :-) And thanks for sharing with your friends!
This sou des like another winner from Jill! Your homemade solutions have helped rejuvenate and restore this stressed out burnt ou teacher. My family thanks you too! Any particular kind of evoo suggestions would be great…
Just mixed up a little batch and greased my dear husband’s bony dry elbows and arms. Wow. already 10x softer
reply to “SUE” – i’ve used a combo of olive oil and almond oil, during the summer, not so oily that way. During the colder temps I like the straight olive oil for my face.
I have been using cocnut oil for several months. Being pregnant and in the winter with all the combined skin issues its been amazing! Finally decided to try the whipped version and wont do it any other way! Throw whatever combo you like in the kitchen aid until fluffy. It doesnt harden again and is super rasy to apply.
I have been using Olive Oil on my skin for the past few months and love it, but I’m definately going to give this combo a try!! I’ve been researching soap recipes to try that have the combination of Olive Oil, Coconut Oil & Almond Oil. I am making some hot process soap with this combo SOON!!
PS: My menapausal skin has been so sensative to other things, that’s why I decided to try the Olive Oil in the first place. THANKS Jillee!! I love your helpful hints AND your new site!!
Thanks Shelly!
I need to get some olive oil to make some of this. I love both for skin care and for eating.
I don’t want to put anything on my skin that I don’t want to put in my body.
Coconut oil is my skin savior!!! I ONLY use coconut oil on my body. It is the PERFECT lotion. It leaves me feeling like I just experienced a spa treatment, and it is so soothing to just smooth it all over my body. I normally use something a little heavier for my feet though. Olive oil I’ve used in masks and stuff, but I don’t find it as appealing to use on my body on its own. I love this idea for my face though! I already use only coconut oil as a face moisturizer, but I really like the idea of having a smaller container for just the face and lips, and maybe the olive oil will help keep it soft. If you’ve never tried coconut oil as a moisturizer, TRY IT! It is all you will ever need! I’ve known so many women in their 60s (you would never know) who swear by it, and my skin has never felt better.
This method is called Oil Cleansing and has been used since ancient times. Personally I can’t use too much coconut oil in my mixture as I find it does clog my pores after about a month of using. I would recommend anyone read up about using other oils and experiment which combination is the best for you. The other thing I’ve learned from my own experience is that my skin is too sensitive to use this treatment on a daily basis- so I’m now using it 2 times a week with amazing results. I have had acne prone skin for years, and with our dry winter climate my face can be flaky and oily at the same time! GRRR. The oil cleansing has really helped clear my skin (once I found which combination worked for me) and it’s always moisturized and looking radiant. I don’t wear makeup anymore. Hazaa! Check out the link if you want more info on combining different oils. http://www.crunchybetty.com/nitty-gritty-on-the-oil-cleansing-method
I love using coconut oil/olive oil on my skin, but what’s even better is to EAT coconut oil for your skin and for your health.
GREAT POST! So many great ideas to try. Any thoughts about helping the coconut oil be a little more solid? I want to fill a lip balm tube & don’t want to chance a “meltdown” in my purse–it gets really hot in S Cal. Was thinking about Crisco.
Just a thought about essential oils. I use some of the cheaper oils for my DIY cleaning products and they work great. As for me, personally I do not want to add any of the cheaper oils to anything that will be absorbed through the skin or ingested. So far I don’t have the extra money for the doTerra so I go fragrance free. Am hoping that will change soon.
You might add a little beeswax. I’ve seen some lip balm recipes that do that to keep it firm.
THANX
Oh–and BTW who won the Blendtec?
This might be a dumb question, but where can I find this coconut oil?
You can actually find it at just about any grocery store.
CTY for the lip balm try a combo of coconut oil and bees wax you’ll have to play around with the amounts of each to get the consistency you want.
Thanx–the thought of Crisco gave me such an ew factor I could not move forward in experimenting
Betsy coconut oil can be found just about everywhere nowadays, health food stores, grocery stores, even Costco sells it. If you can’t find it in your area you can order it on-line, check out Amazon.com they have anything you could ever want.
You can find organic coconut oil at Walmart & Wegman’s, or your local grocery store. Look in the baking section where the olive oil is. I love the coconut oil, baby lotion body butter! It’s so rich & does wonders for my dry skin. I also started cleaning my face with coconut oil & I love the results! Once a week I’ll add a little baking soda for an exfoliating scrub on my face, hands & legs.
is coconut oil very expensive? do you think walmart might sell it? i have coconut water in my frig, can’t remember why i even bought it, lol. any ideas what i could make with ? thank so much
See above.
Walmart carries Spectrum organic, but for my skin, feet, etc., I use the Luann brand of it. It’s less than $6 for a quart of it so I use it. I use the organic for cooking and eating, but the other for everything else.
Where do you get the Luann brand?
Yes, Walmart sells an organic coconut oil for cheaper than you’ll find most anywhere.
Jillee: Just a thought. When the weather gets over 76 degrees, the lotion in your container may leak. All will be liquid!!! Maybe a jar would be better then. :)
good point Rita!
WOW I can’t wait to try this. I’ve always had nearly perfect facial skin till I hit my 60′s, and now I have dry patches, scabby patches, and roseacea! Who’d'a thought! ALSO, someone asked for the coconut oil/vitamin E/baby lotion recipe and no one has answered that one. Please, I’d love that recipe too. Thanks! (Jillee, you rock!)
It’s here on Jillee’s blog under ultra moisturizing lotion (I think)
Here you go Gayle:
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/make-your-own-simple-moisturizing.html
Costco has the best price on organic coconut oil…
Does anyone else have a problem with blurry vision after using it for eye makeup remover, or is that just me?? Maybe I am a “too agressive cleaner” lol