The Joys of Coconut Oil
If you are looking for an all-natural lubricant, I highly recommend trying coconut oil.
Coconut oil is one of the most amazing things on the planet. It has many health benefits when you cook with it, and it can work miracles on your skin and hair. Some of the many things I use it for include:
Massage oil
Lubricant
Moisturizer
Makeup remover
Lip balm
Hair conditioner
One reason coconut oil is so great for me is that I have a reaction to most scented products. Makeup removers make my eyes swell up, and most moisturizers give me a stuffy nose and sore throat. Coconut oil smells lightly of coconuts, but it’s not strong and the smell doesn’t linger. Most importantly, I have no reaction to it.
Years ago I tried some “edible” body paints, much to my regret. I have tried lubricants that feel OK at first, but turn sticky and wind up having the opposite of the desired effect. As a massage oil, coconut oil it is not greasy or sticky. As a lubricant it has a wonderful texture. Unlike some products that are advertised as edible, it is truly safe to eat and does not conflict with oral activities. Since it’s so good for your skin and hair there is no reason to worry about where the coconut oil winds up or having to wash it off later.
As a moisturizer, coconut oil can help reverse sun damage, even reducing seemingly permanent redness. Wrinkles seem to melt away with repeated use, and it helps keep your skin plumped so it doesn’t sag. It works well on eczema and dandruff, too.
Coconut oil is amazing stuff and it makes your skin very happy. If you decide to try it, make sure to get organic, virgin coconut oil. While it is a little pricey for a cooking oil, it is much cheaper than most skin care products and lubes, so the price balances out.