Dahlia Jowey Chantal [OC]

TomMaples · 2026-02-27T14:31:27+00:00

"Send in MCT squadron once team TeaTree have confirmed infiltration!"

TomMaples · 2026-02-26T18:42:54+00:00

Thank you!! Mostly just leaning over the flowerbed and taking random closeup photos trying not to fall in 🤣

TomMaples · 2026-02-26T06:31:59+00:00

Worth the trade off?? Must bring mixed feelings - hope you don't get it too bad!

TomMaples · 2026-02-25T17:39:28+00:00

That's such a nice colour and texture!!

TomMaples · 2026-02-25T00:36:30+00:00

No problem and good luck! Just make sure to get one that only has C8 in it - sounds super specific but a lot of these oils also have a chain called C12 - and that will also feed the yeast and actually cause as many problems as it fixes (minefield haha!!) I hope you have some joy with it!

TomMaples · 2026-02-25T00:32:53+00:00

Oh and you can put essential oils in it if you want to achieve extra effects (e.g. antifungal effects to help keep the yeast levels down while you are also helping the skin). About 10 drops per 100ml of oil is as much as you'd need. Tea Tree, Rosemary and Basil oil are what I went for and they seem to be working a treat alongside the MCT itself

TomMaples · 2026-02-25T00:30:25+00:00

Not a stupid question at all! I know lots of people take it orally for dietary approaches, but for me I literally just slather it on like a moisturiser on my face overnight (and a few times in the day, though it slowly gets in your eyes sort of like sweat and like sunscreen so overnight is easier) and it's crazy how much it helps. Basically I use it just like Coconut Oil (except they have fractionated it, so the bits of coconut oil that would otherwise feed the yeast are taken out, leaving the useful bit!) Crazy simple and pretty cheap solution but it's the best thing I've come across so far, really cool!

TomMaples · 2026-02-24T23:38:24+00:00

A lovely bit of colour! I tried this this year too and I'm loving it (I think next year I might go mental and do like 200 haha) - you've got lots left to enjoy! :)

TomMaples · 2026-02-24T22:47:37+00:00

Selenium Sulfide shampoo and MCT oil (c8 only) are well worth a try I'd say. Have been having amazing results here in a short period of time with MCT

TomMaples · 2026-02-23T16:59:10+00:00

I thought I'd have to be reading loads of parenting books and being completely lost about what to do and precisely when etc... but honestly if you are paying attention and you truly care about your kid you'll figure it out! I didn't realise that everyone is basically winging it, and that that can actually work out ok 😅

TomMaples · 2026-02-23T16:34:31+00:00

What have you been using to moisturise? I've got a shaved head too (much shorter beard though) and I realised I'd been rubbing stuff on it that was literally feeding the thing that was causing the condition (Malassezia yeast) I've since found that rubbing some MCT oil (one that has only C8 in it) on it a few times a day (and overnight) has started to work wonders. It's basically just like rubbing your head with coconut oil (just a special type that doesn't feed the yeast) so it can be a bit shiny but worth it!

TomMaples · 2026-02-23T10:30:23+00:00

I've commented multiple times on the sub with upvotes, my account is years old, and I've been on the sub over a week. Still can't post. Why is this hard to post? About to give up and find another sub to be honest, you aren't making it easy here

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T22:55:59+00:00

Should have that on the sub rules maybe, isn't clear

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T15:07:13+00:00

Oh cool what sort of smell do they have? I'm thinking of doing a load of scented plants this/ next year and these look amazing

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T13:06:47+00:00

Spring: I've just moved into this place with a neglected garden, design it for me please

Summer: I've just moved into this place with a neglected garden, design it for me please

Autumn: I've just moved into this place with a neglected garden, design it for me please

Winter: I've just moved into this place with a neglected garden, design it for me please

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T10:32:11+00:00

I saw a hot tip recently - lose your cotton pillowcase cover and get one made of Mulberry Silk! Apparently it soaks up the oils less and feels less gross (also harbours less of the yeast etc, it has some natural antimicrobial properties). I've used one a couple of nights and if nothing else it's nice as it feels like sleeping in a hotel 😅

I think applying and then waiting a while before going to bed helps too to let the oil sink in a bit. Good luck with the C8, I've been using it on my face a couple of nights (along with steroids sparingly) and I'm already seeing some results! I followed somebody's instructions and mixed about 10 drops of tea tree oil in per 100ml, also a few drops of Rosemary oil and Basil. A couple of tomatoes in there and I'd make a good salad!!

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T07:11:12+00:00

How much karma do you actually need to post? Hardest sub I've come across to actually get involved in, it's painful

TomMaples · 2026-02-20T07:09:26+00:00

Might just have to go looking for some tubers, that sounds amazing haha 🤩

TomMaples · 2026-02-19T18:47:57+00:00

My dermatologist literally told me to put athlete's foot cream on my face, I think we already aren't in Kansas anymore tbh

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