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Coconut Oil: for the Inside and Outside

By on November 13, 2009 in Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a controversial fat: is it good for you, or isn’t it? A main staple of some Asian and Pacific diets, coconut oil comes from coconuts themselves and, like olive oil, has several “grades” of purity, with the purest being virgin. Unlike olive oils, which each have their purpose, you should always select [...]

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Scrap Your Bottled Moisturizer: Make Your Own Skin Creams

By on January 24, 2008 in TECHNIQUES

Moisturizer is that magic elixir that metrosexuals, black folk like me, and everyone with very dry skin considers essential. It keeps the skin supple, comfy, glowing, and young-looking. But over-the-counter lotions and creams also sometimes contains mineral-based oils which clog the pores, and unpronounceable ingredients our bodies don’t understand. For years, I’ve used a variety [...]

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