Question 1

does 100% pure coconut oil clog your pores?

Accepted Answer

Clog pores: Coconut oil does cover pores: for some skins this is a good thing as it's mild, natural antibiotic properties kills surface bacteria which can lead to acne/scar tissue; it can also suffocate skin or Meibomian Gland mites (ie, when used at night) which live in oil pores and lead to scar tissue. Still good to wash off completely after use. Eyedoc2020.blogspot.com for more info

Question 2

whats the proper way to apply coconut oil on a uncircumcised penis?

Accepted Answer

Oiling thy penis?: A normal, healthy penis is self-oiling, meaning penis skin produces enough oil to keep itself healthy... presuming a guy is not repeatedly washing his penis nor exposing it to the elements such as being a lifeguard at a nude beach. If needing moisturizers and wanting to use coconut oil (or CeraVe, or Cetaphil), the application has no specific rules... so start from one end and oil it to the other.

Question 3

is coconut oil good for you?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: Yes, it has healthy fats (medium chain fatty acids) which the body can use immediately for energy and is an overall very healthy oil to consume (the other being olive).  You can cook with it as well.

Question 4

is it ok to use coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: It works to moisten hair & skin & has an antimicrobial effect.  After drinking coconut oil some people feel full &  hunger is suppressed.  But people who ingest a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per day have a high incidence of nausea & vomiting. Coconut oil has the highest saturated fat content of all oils with more than 13 grams of fat per tbs.

Question 5

is coconut oil actually healthy?

Accepted Answer

Pros of coconut oil: ...contains good mono- &amp; polyunsaturated fats, &amp; has no trans fat. Also, virgin coconut oil might have a positive effect on cholesterol levels &amp; help protect against heart disease. Keep in mind its still high in saturated fat so don't replace all your cooking oil with it, use in moderation, &amp; figure into your daily calorie &amp; fat count. (Ref. bhg.com)

Question 6

is coconut oil really bad for you?

Accepted Answer

VERY bad.: Coconut oil if popular right now, but it is not a healthy oil.  It is highly saturated (just like lard).  Saturated oils are shown to promote atherosclerosis and vascular disease.

Question 7

are there any good uses for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of coconut: oil include hair care, skin care and cooking uses.

Question 8

what are healthy substitutes for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Monounsaturated oils: Consider avocado oil for both cooking and as an ingredient for most things you'd do with coconut oil. Avoid dietary fat sources which contain trans fats; consider nut oils, avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil as good alternatives.

Question 9

coconut oil for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Not much help: Not much help but no harm either.

Question 10

does coconut oil thin blood

Accepted Answer

No.: Can't say that it does.

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