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Hair Growth 101: Washing

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Hair Growth 101: Washing Washing a kinky natural hair is a delicate process and it involves 1. Washing once or twice in a month. 2. Washing in sections if the hair is long or at once if the hair is short. 3.Washing in sections implies. Kalabarising (braiding) or twisting your unwashed hair into three or more sections depending on the length of your hair. 4. Then unbraid or untwist each section, wash, condition, detangle the hair with your fingers and twist or braid it back. 5. Before braiding it, you may decide to use a wide-tooth comb to comb the hair. it will give the hair a good finishing. 6. Repeat for each section of the hair till all your hair is washed, conditioned, detnagled, braided and air dry (leaving the hair to dry without heat. * It may seem tedious at first, but after a while, it won't take u more than ten minutes to do Hair Growth 101: Washing Relaxed Hair Washing texturized or relaxed hair is pretty easy. 1. Comb dry hair thoroughly and shampoo. 2...

Sandalwood for Flawless Skin

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Have you ever heard of the word “SANDALWOOD”? If not, you will know about it today. Sandalwood is not just a word, but an anti-biotic element that can make your skin, free from any kind of virus and bacteria. Popularly known as Chandan , Sandalwood has an extraordinary fragrance and is commonly used in making incense and in religious ceremonies. Sandalwood has soothing aroma and healing property of sandalwood paste , which is great for our skin. In India, it is a common used on one’s head, which is considered auspicious. Sandalwood has fine properties, which qualify it for treating, acne, blackheads, rashes and other skin problems and can be used for beauty treatment. By using sandalwood powder or paste, one can get healthy glowing skin. Sandalwood for Skin Sandalwood paste can be massaged on to skin to get soft skin. It contains antiseptics help reduce the possibility of skin infection or sepsis. Also, sandalwood paste can be used as anti-aging astringents because it helps r...

Value of Almond Nuts

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Why eat nutritious almond nuts? Have you ever heard of almond nuts? Do you have any idea of how these nuts are to our body (skin and hair)? So, I will give you relevant information on that. Hang on, as we peruse through this cogent information. Almond nuts are rich sources of vitamins, and minerals, which are packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals. These nuts contain well-balanced food principles that are essential for optimum health and wellness. Almonds nuts are a complete source of energy and nutrients that are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which help in reducing bad cholesterol, while increasing the good cholesterol in the human body. Also, they are an excellent source of Vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant required protecting skin from harm. In addition, these nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins as well as minerals. Oil can be extracted from these nuts and applied regularly to the skin to keep it well protected from dryness....

Value of Olive Oil

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Happy Valentine’s Day in arrears! My name is Kehinde and this will be my first post ever! I am excited about sharing with you the importance of olive oil in our lives. First, olive oil is derived from olives, which are one of the world's most widely enjoyed foods. Olives dated back to at least 5,000 years, when they were cultivated in parts of the Mediterranean, such as Syria, and about 6,000–8,000 years ago in Spain. Olive oil contains high monounsaturated fat, which has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help our respiratory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, immune system, inflammatory system, and digestive system. In addition, it can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence; reduce the levels of total blood cholesterol; decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure; and help reduce levels of obesity. There are different types of olive, some of which are extra virgin olive oil, vi...