Previously, I purchased a Spectrum Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil with skin and hair care, with Lavender and Vanilla essential oil already added in. When I purchased this item, it was during the beginning of my "DIY natural products". I purchased that item to make a body cream. When I opened it, I very much disliked the smell. I thought it was because it was unrefined and had a strong coconut smell. Ended up putting it away and not using it and purchased refined coconut oil. A few months later, I was running out of my DIY face cream and my husband suggested I just use the coconut oil as my face cream (the one I put away) until I could get to the store. So I decided to do this (only because I have another friend who only uses unrefined CO as her face cream and swears by it). I ended loving how it felt and absorbed in the skin, so I put up with the smell. haha I ended up getting use to the smell but not loving it. When I began to run out, I searched all over trying to find it again and couldn't, not even online. I ended up reading the container and it stated it was a "Whole Foods Exclusive", so unless I wanted to drive an hour to a Whole Foods store again, I would have to use something else. I ended up ordering this item- "Unrefined Coconut Oil perfect for skin and hair care" because it was the same brand and everything without the lavender and vanilla. I thought for sure I would hate the smell not having any essential oil to hinder the natural smell but I figured I would just add my essential oils to it. Well I was pleasantly surprised when the item arrived. As soon as I opened it, I LOVED the rich, natural essence of the coconut. It had such a natural tropical smell. So all along, it wasn't that I disliked the natural/unrefined smell, I dislike the added lavender and vanilla to the unrefined. I never thought of that because lavender is my favorite oil and vanilla one of my favorite candle scents. I've been using it ever since as a daily whole body lotion. I haven't added any essential oils too it.
If you've never used coconut oil as a lotion before, it does take some getting use too but the after result is amazing. First off, a little goes a long way. So it last a long time. When you first put it on, it does feel oily and appear shiny on the skin but give it a few minutes and it soaks right into the skin. However, if you put too much, it can still remain feeling oily on your skin when you rub it. I just apply a really small amount and if more is needed on dry areas then I add a little bit more after it has time to soak in.
I will definitely purchase this item again! Top quality, rich scent, smooth and creamy oil, fresh product coloring. Maybe next time, I'll add the essential oils! :)
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