straight up coconut oil

It's winter weather every few days around here and, needless to say, my skin gets pretty dry.  Kirby started using the coconut oil that I used to make deodorant and toothpaste (reviews to come) with, and he mentioned it improving the condition of his hair.  Following my next shower, I covered my body (with the exception of my face, neck, and chest) with it.  Here's what I think: Performance- It makes my skin feel like soft, smooth heaven, and my (perpetually ashy) legs still feel moisturized at the end of the day. Ingredients- It's straight up coconut oil. Price- I can't remember the...

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Five Things to Consider When Buying Health and Beauty Products

Sometimes choosing health and beauty products is tough. Here are some tips that I try to keep in mind when shopping for them. 1) Always read the ingredients. Check out the ingredients that you're curious about on the Cosmetic Safety Database, and see what they have to say about it. I link this website often because I use it so often. Also, it's legit. Research it for yourself if you see it necessary. After using the site for a while, you'll start to recognize the names of certain chemicals that are potentially harmful. This may or may not make you...

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Karen’s Botanicals Calendula Rose Facial Cream Review

Scent- Usually, scent is not the most important aspect of a product for me.  When the product smells like ham, however, scent becomes a big deal. After applying this a few nights ago for the first time, I contemplated washing it off because of the smell. I decided against it, for the sake of this review. Performance- This stuff is very moisturizing, and (smell aside) it makes a wonderful night cream. When I wake up after wearing it all night, my skin feels super soft. Ingredients (as listed on the website)- Sunflower, Olive oil infused with Rosebud and Calendula blossom, Calendula extract,...

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