Coconut oil deep conditioner and detangler

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I decided to do something nice for ME today. It was a little out of character….and it felt a little strange…but overall it was great!

Several weeks ago I came across this Coconut Oil Deep Conditioner hair treatment at Veria.com and was intrigued. I wanted to give it a try…but something always came up. I swear…having a blog is like having a baby!  I hardly get any sleep and I’m lucky if I can get a shower in during any given day!

So today I decided to put “the baby” down for a nap and MAKE some time for this.

Mixing up the ingredients was a SNAP. Just three ingredients that you mix with a spoon. No heat required.

After I mixed it up, I decided I would be really smart and put it in a plastic baggie so that I could “pipe” it onto my hair. ITHOUGHT this would be less messy, but it really wasn’t. So I wouldn’t bother with this step next time. I’d just use my hands and glop it on that way. Either way it’s a little messy…but nothing that a little soap and water won’t wash right up.

After applying the conditioner you’re supposed to cover your hair with a plastic bag or a shower cap, neither of which I had on hand at the time. So I ended up fashioning a turban of sorts out of plastic wrap! Now that was quite the sight! lol.  I toyed with the idea of taking a picture of my plastic-wrapped head…but I just couldn’t bring myself to. ;-)

Once your head is appropriately shrink-wrapped, then you’re supposed to apply heat with a hair dryer. I did this for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then you leave the conditioner on for 15 to 30 minutes. I got distracted by something (big surprise!) and ended up keeping it on about 45 minutes. After that I hopped in the shower and shampooed and conditioned as usual.

As I got out of the shower I wasn’t sure I could tell any difference while my hair was still wet…but by the time I was done drying my hair…I definitely noticed a difference! My hair felt much smoother and looked shinier. All afternoon I kept running my fingers over my hair because I wasn’t used to it FEELING so nice. I even snapped a picture so you could see my mostly gray hair looking extra smooth and shiny. (Which, as you know if you have gray hair, is quite afete feat!)

Dry skin

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Do Your Hands and Feet Resemble Sandpaper? Try This DIY Scrub Made With Essential Oils

Cold weather isn’t all sleigh rides and hot cocoa sipping; it can also be very harsh on your hands and feet, causing them to become dry, flaky or itchy. Exfoliating your hands and feet 1-2 times a week will keep them healthy, soft, smooth and moisturized throughout fall and winter months.

Below is a recipe for a simple scrub made with essential oils, that will not only exfoliate to reveal healthy, glowing skin, but is also sure to stimulate or calm your senses (depending on which oil(s) you use. See suggested essential oils at the bottom of this post).

What You’ll Need:

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil (you can also replace with olive, jojoba, or sunflower oil)

10-12 drops of your favorite dōTERRA essential oil or essential oil blend

Directions:

1. Grab a 1/2 cup measuring device.

Doterra

DEEP BLUE- the Pain Relief Blend

This pain relief blend is great for everything pain related ranging from migraines to arthritis.  It has a miraculous blend of blue tansy, peppermint, wintergreen, camphor, German chamomile, helichrysum, and osthmansus that absorb quickly into the skin to soothe pain and discomfort. AND this blend comes in a convenient roll on bottle and a lotion-like rub for easier application! Wowsers!

What to use it for: 

• inflammation
• tendinitis
• tennis elbow
• joint pain
• soreness
• arthritis
• circulation
• bursitis
• headaches/migraines
• carpal tunnel
• stiffness
• sore muscles

How to use it: Apply directly on skin in area of pain. Use before and after exercise for sore joints or muscles.

What it replaces: ibuprofen, pain reliever, Icy hot, etc. 

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