tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754670697306968194.post8254280243172330510..comments2009-12-18T18:56:23.792-06:00Comments on Psychic Lunch: A Skin Care Product You Can Eatpsychiclunchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890275440017314718noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754670697306968194.post-78746349463838442662009-12-18T18:56:18.000-06:002009-12-18T18:56:18.000-06:00l haven't thought about the possibility of a c...l haven't thought about the possibility of a corn allergy, no; I'm a little hesitant to find out, when I think about it, too. On the bright side I'd be moving to quite a healthier diet, that's for sure. Of course - and I know you're already familiar with this - there's just SO MUCH in this world now that is made at least in part with corn.<br /><br />But I will look into it, somehow. Any advice? :)<br /><br />That's a good tip about deodorant, too. Sometimes I'll use a couple drops of essential oil mixed with coconut oil as a deodorant, but I've never tried baking soda. I can see the benefits, considering the alkalinity of it all! I'll try it.Psychic Lunchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8754670697306968194.post-67868472523488596772009-12-17T22:30:13.000-06:002009-12-17T22:30:13.000-06:00When I learned of my corn and soy allergy, I was f...When I learned of my corn and soy allergy, I was forced to look for alternative skin care products. I had virgin coconut oil on hand so used that as a facial moisturizer as a stop-gap measure. I love it! I found other lotions and lip balms (coconut based, of course), but quit looking for a moisturizer. I don't believe there could be a product out there that would do such a good job.<br /><br />By the way, coconut oil mixed with baking soda has become quite popular on the avoiding corn forums as a deodorant/anti-perspirant alternative. I was particularly happy to stumble upon that particular combo for a deodorant replacement - I never thought I would be able to give up "Sure". Corn avoidance can be tough, but simplifies life in a lot of ways. (My medicine cabinet is empty and I have one bar of coconut oil soap in the shower - no shampoos/conditioners/shower gels/shaving creams, etc.)<br /><br />As for your skin problem, have you considered a corn allergy? After all, most of those chemicals you are now avoiding are made from corn. I get the idea from your blog that your family eschews food additives, which is the best way to get tons of chemicals out of your life. It does my heart good to see others go the extra mile to "clean house" even if they aren't forced to by an allergy. Great Blog!kcnoreply@blogger.com