bwc Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 My granddaughter is allergic to coconut. Do you think she would react to coconut oil used in CP soap? (I know, tell her not to eat it....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) I would stay away from it. My understanding is you can sub palm kernel oil/flakes for coconut oil. My son has a severe peanut allergy, and we have to carry epipens with us in case he gets a tiny amount in his system, which can send him into anaphalactic shock. Technically, he is allergic to the protein and not the fat in peanuts. But we were advised to stay away from peanut oil as well because of the chance of a wayward protein molecule remaining in the oil. If your granddaughter is as sensitive to coconuts as my son is to peanuts, I definitely wouldn't risk it. Edited May 20, 2010 by candlemama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwc Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks, I thought she might. I don't even have coconut around here for when she's not here. It's just gone from our lives. Her allergy is not as severe as your son's, but I certainly wouldn't want to even take the chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Babassu oil is very close to coconut oil. I have 2 customers who are allergic to coconut and use babassu instead. I love how the soap feels also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I use PKO instead of CO in every batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 what is the reaction with coconut oil topically? A rash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwc Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Thanks, will have to check out babassu oil. I've never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Allergies are funny things - but keep in mind that subsequent exposures can result in more severe reactions. So don't mess about.Palm kernel or babassu are both great subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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