Diaper Swappers

Dani_Phen · 08-03-2012, 04:53 AM

SO, I am on a journey to make everything in our house more earth friendly. I've gone to almost no paper products...(DH won't switch to cloth tp/wipes). I ordered some "natural" makeup today to try out (I only wear a touch of foundation and mascara). I have earth friendly soap, shampoo, cleaning products...The only thing I haven't found is lotion and facial moisturizer that I like. I have an acne prone face but I want one that can be used from head to toe! What do you all use?

Mom2jandb · 08-03-2012, 07:22 AM

Have you tried coconut oil?

Dani_Phen · 08-03-2012, 07:37 AM

Nope...is it ok to use on acne prone skin?

carriek38 · 08-03-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dani_Phen

Nope...is it ok to use on acne prone skin?

Jojoba oil is one that's frequently recommended for acne-prone skin.

GEM Cloth · 08-03-2012, 08:16 AM

I use coconut oil, it is very light and absorbs quickly and has a lot of antimicrobal, etc. properties and is good for problem skin.

CMamma · 08-03-2012, 05:38 PM

I highly suggest ECVO (cocunut oil). I use this for as my face cream here. And if anything, it's GREAT for acne prone skin (& so is using honey to wash your face - it will get rid of acne). Coconut oil has natural antibacterial properties & will actually help kill anything causing acne, facial problems, etc. I have terrible rosacea & it goes away with EVCO better than any prescription I've tried in the past. It also keeps my skin clear, not to mention being great as a hair conditioner, and rubbed into the scalp will get rid of dandruff. It's great for the entire body & even safe to use as a medicine for everything from your eyes to your feet. Get a sty, it's safe to put EVCO in it & it will help it out. Use it on your feet with garlic as a way to help release toxins from your body. You can put it in your ears with a q-tip to help an ear infection & in your nose for sinus issues... I could go on forever! Oh & it's great for helping with digestion too - a spoonful with meals is beneficial (& it will kill of yeast as well - good for thrush, female yeast issues & even to help kill candida albicans... and it's perfect to use for oil pulling). LOL Ok I'm done now

GL!!

elizabeth.scalf · 08-03-2012, 09:34 PM

With my pregnancy hormones I started breaking out a little in the last few months (and possible because I pretty much stopped washing my face). I had been using strictly Coconut oil. I added in a little Grandpa's pine tar soap a few times a week then follow with coconut oil, and that's cleared up everything. My face hasn't been this smooth since I was 10. I was never too prone to pimples or zits but got blackheads all over, and since using the Grandpa's and the coconut, they've disappeared and haven't come back.

lynn97 · 08-03-2012, 10:54 PM

What kind/brand of coconut oil do you ladies use on your faces?

Mom2jandb · 08-04-2012, 06:19 AM

Nutiva organic extra virgin

Dani_Phen · 08-04-2012, 06:38 AM

Awesome! Thanks, ladies. I'll check into getting some!

08-03-2012, 04:53 AM	#1
Dani_Phen Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,285 Ratings: 86 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Facial moisturizer. SO, I am on a journey to make everything in our house more earth friendly. I've gone to almost no paper products...(DH won't switch to cloth tp/wipes). I ordered some "natural" makeup today to try out (I only wear a touch of foundation and mascara). I have earth friendly soap, shampoo, cleaning products...The only thing I haven't found is lotion and facial moisturizer that I like. I have an acne prone face but I want one that can be used from head to toe! What do you all use? __________________ Danielle Farmer's wife (Hubbs) and SAHM to Little Man (Roo) (2011) Cautiously awaiting a new litte one around Christmas 2013!! http://onesmallseedinthewind.wordpress.com/

08-03-2012, 07:37 AM	#3
Dani_Phen Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,285 Ratings: 86 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Facial moisturizer. Nope...is it ok to use on acne prone skin? __________________ Danielle Farmer's wife (Hubbs) and SAHM to Little Man (Roo) (2011) Cautiously awaiting a new litte one around Christmas 2013!! http://onesmallseedinthewind.wordpress.com/

08-03-2012, 08:16 AM	#5
GEM Cloth Registered Users Formerly: michellemomx3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 10,393 Ratings: 492 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Facial moisturizer. I use coconut oil, it is very light and absorbs quickly and has a lot of antimicrobal, etc. properties and is good for problem skin. __________________ Michelle, mom to DD (7/9/99), DD (11/12/01), and DS (4/17/07); wife to DH (8/31/96) GEM (Green and Economical by Michelle) Cloth - Pads, Diapers & Family Reusables ~~CLEARANCE SALE MAMA CLOTH PAD SETS~~$25 6-PAD LINER SETS~$30 6-PAD & $40 8-PAD STARTER PACKS~*~

08-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#6
CMamma Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15,463 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: Facial moisturizer. I highly suggest ECVO (cocunut oil). I use this for as my face cream here. And if anything, it's GREAT for acne prone skin (& so is using honey to wash your face - it will get rid of acne). Coconut oil has natural antibacterial properties & will actually help kill anything causing acne, facial problems, etc. I have terrible rosacea & it goes away with EVCO better than any prescription I've tried in the past. It also keeps my skin clear, not to mention being great as a hair conditioner, and rubbed into the scalp will get rid of dandruff. It's great for the entire body & even safe to use as a medicine for everything from your eyes to your feet. Get a sty, it's safe to put EVCO in it & it will help it out. Use it on your feet with garlic as a way to help release toxins from your body. You can put it in your ears with a q-tip to help an ear infection & in your nose for sinus issues... I could go on forever! Oh & it's great for helping with digestion too - a spoonful with meals is beneficial (& it will kill of yeast as well - good for thrush, female yeast issues & even to help kill candida albicans... and it's perfect to use for oil pulling). LOL Ok I'm done now GL!!

08-03-2012, 09:34 PM	#7
elizabeth.scalf Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hershey PA Posts: 2,037 My Mood:	Re: Facial moisturizer. With my pregnancy hormones I started breaking out a little in the last few months (and possible because I pretty much stopped washing my face). I had been using strictly Coconut oil. I added in a little Grandpa's pine tar soap a few times a week then follow with coconut oil, and that's cleared up everything. My face hasn't been this smooth since I was 10. I was never too prone to pimples or zits but got blackheads all over, and since using the Grandpa's and the coconut, they've disappeared and haven't come back. __________________ SAHM to Coralie, 1/09, Siri 9/10, Ellie Sue 9/12.