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Natural Body Oils for Dry Skin

September 2, 2024 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

I have been using natural body oils for many years and am glad they are now a main part of my skincare routine. Body oils are great substitutes for body creams and lotions. They are usually easily absorbed into the skin and leave it feeling smooth, soft, and moisturised. If you are dealing with dry skin and looking to add natural body oils to your skincare routine, here are some great ideas for you.

Natural Body Oils for Dry Skin

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Castor Oil

I recently started using castor oil and I am blown by how amazing it is. This lovely natural oil can be used in a variety of ways. I usually add a few drops into my face cream and I also apply a bit directly to the required areas. Castor Oil can also be used as an all-round body oil. It contains Omega 6, Omega 9, and Antioxidants, which help the skin stay hydrated, soft, and smooth. Castor Oil is also rich in Vitamin E which is great for growing your eyelashes and eyebrows.

Here is a brand I have used before – Castor Oil.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is one of my favourite natural body oils. I also use this oil for my hair and it works. If you are new to the whole body oil routine, I would suggest you start off with a bottle of Liquid Fractionated Coconut Oil and see how you get on. Coconut Oils can be used in many different ways and they are easy to apply, but I would suggest you avoid applying this oil on your face as it is rich in saturated fatty acids, which may lead to facial skin problems like acne and all. Like with all skin problems, always test on a small section before a full application.

Jojoba Oil

If you are struggling with dry skin and you want your skin to glow, Jojoba Oil is a great natural oil to try out. It contains Vitamin E and Omega 9 fatty acids which help balance the skin’s sebum production, leaving the skin hydrated, moisturised, and healthy. I have used Jojoba Oils quite a lot, and my favourite is the Naissance Golden Jojoba Oil because it is natural, undiluted, not tested on animals, and easy to blend with other carrier and essential oils.

Almond Oil

This natural oil can be used on the skin, hair, and nails. Almond Oil is a great carrier oil for aromatherapy purposes. It can be used in many different ways. Sweet Almond Oil is a great option for anyone looking to incorporate this natural body oil into your daily skincare routine. It works so well on the skin and it can be used on all skin types.

Have you tried any of these skincare products before? Which natural body oil is your favourite?

How to Manage Natural Afro Hair

May 20, 2017 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 28 Comments

I have been keeping my natural hair for almost 2 years now, and the journey has been like a roller coaster ride. Some days, I get so sick and tired of the high maintenance nature of my natural afro hair, I feel like relaxing it. But then, I stop and remember why I decided to keep my hair natural, and that keeps me going.

 

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If you have been following my natural hair journey, you would know all about how unhealthy my hair was, which was the reason why I decided to keep my hair natural, free from chemicals.

My hair is now very healthy, and it is growing like weed, but it is so difficult to manage. Which is why I wear it in protective styles most times, and pop a wig on, which helps it grow.

 

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I have learnt many tricks and tips when it comes to managing my natural hair. I have a very coarse hair texture, so it is extremely difficult to manage my hair, but what works and what doesn’t.

Here are a few tips that work for my hair and may work for yours –

 

Moisturise everyday

I moisturise my hair everyday with water and Almond Oil in a spray bottle. I have a very dry scalp, and my hair tends to lose moisture very quickly, so using just water does not help. The Almond Oil helps soften my hair and retain moisture, which is great for my scalp and growth of my hair.

 

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Use a Deep Conditioner once a month

I use a deep conditioner once a month. This helps strengthen my hair, and leaves it shinning.

Use a Leave-in Conditioner

I use a Leave-in Conditioner everyday I have my afro out and twice a week when I have it in a protective style. It softens my hair, making it easy to manage, and it also helps in the growth.

 

 

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Wash every week

I wash my hair every week with Shea Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. I make sure I leave the conditioner in for about 15 minutes before washing it out, which helps to soften my hair.

 

Wear my hair in protective styles to sleep

I never go to bed without putting my hair in a protective style, making sure to tuck in the tips.

 

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These tips have helped me in the pursuit of the Solange fro.

Do you have any tips or tricks that have worked for you to share? Please sound off in the comments section.

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day.

 

 

Natural Hair Transition Almost Complete

February 19, 2017 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 43 Comments

So for those who do not know, I decided to stop applying relaxers or chemicals to my hair, and let it grow naturally instead. I made this decision because I was tired of how unhealthy my hair. It was in a terrible state, with severe breakage and no edges, and that was because I was not giving my hair the care it needed to strive. I have neglected my hair over the years by not applying the right daily treatment, and just burying it under one weave or another. It got to a point, it became too embarrassing to show off my natural hair even at the hair dressing salon, because the hair stylists would always have a rude comment to make about how badly my hair was breaking. Like it was not partly their fault, lol.

 

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I took this photos some days ago and I am very impressed with how healthy my hair is looking. I honestly cannot remember when last my hair was this healthy. My edges are back and kicking, my hair is super thick and strong. There has been very little shredding since I took my cornrows out (I usually have my hair in cornrows). And the only way for my natural hair seems to be up!

I didn’t do the “big chop” because I didn’t want to drastically get rid of the relaxed ends. However I plan to trim off the ends in the next few days. And I see my hair going fully natural in the next 3 months at the latest.

 

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I am very happy with my current hair routine. I think it is working great for my hair. I treat my hair daily with Almond Oil and water in my spray bottle. I apply African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Moisture Intense Leave-in conditioner every other day. I wash my hair with Shea Butter Moisture Shampoo and Restorative Conditioner once a week when I take off my cornrows. I also use the Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque once in 4 weeks. I also apply TTT4Z Hair Food every other day for extra nourishment.

My daughter also has the same hair routine I have, and her beautiful curly hair is how my hair was at her age; how I want it to be now. Her hair is another reason why I went natural. It brought back lovely memories. Hair goals all the way!

 

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How do you care for your hair?

 

 

 

 

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