Wellness
Body Oil This was my intro
Hair Mask I have highlighted
Lip Balm I swear by this one!
TIP: To remove static, just rub a small amount
onto hands and run fingers through dry hair. Also
fantastic for dandruff sufferers.
to coconut oil: start simple. I initially
had the horrifying image in my head of
being lubed up in oil, looking much like
I had coated myself in Crisco, crawling
into bed only to slip out the other side
like a mud puppy! Couldn’t be further
from the truth...it’s amazing! Absorbs
quickly and is not greasy at all. I found
adding a few drops of lavender oil
made it extra nice. Great for those who
suffer from psoriasis or eczema as it
reduces redness and inflammation.
Put some in a little container (a contact
case works well). You can add a little
peppermint oil for that minty scent,
vanilla or just apply it raw. My lips have
never been so hydrated. I’m addicted!
Makeup Remover
I wear a full coverage foundation
so removing it requires some elbow
grease. Massage on dry face, makeup
and all, and rinse with warm water or
wipe away. I personally follow up with
a second cleanse but it’s not necessary
depending on how much makeup was
worn. Also makes a good makeup brush
cleaner and facial moisturizer, even for
those oily acne-prone skins. Brilliant!
Shaving If you are one of
the many women who gets ingrown
hairs, this is for you! Just massage
the oil onto legs and shave...it’s that
simple. The razor will glide effortlessly,
intensely hydrating your skin and thus
reducing ingrown hairs over time. Plus
your legs look sexy as heck after (watch
out JLo!). Just be careful when shaving
in the shower as it can make the floor
slippery which happened to me. NOT a
pretty sight, I tell ya. Think Bambi on ice.
WELLNESS
TRENDS
hair so my hair tends to be on the drier
side. Shampoo as normal, melt a little
oil in your hands and massage into
the bottom half of your hair; avoid root
area if you like volume. Let sit for 5-15
minutes and rinse out. I prefer to do this
at night before bed. I add the oil, rinse
out slightly, leaving some oil in, put
hair into a bun and sleep with it. I then
shampoo the next morning. My hair
was surprisingly soft and it was like my
split ends disappeared!
Oil Pulling What on earth
is this?!? Put a Tbsp of oil (solid) into
your mouth first thing in the morning
and swish it around like mouthwash
for 5-20 minutes, spit, then rinse with
warm water and brush your teeth the
traditional way. It works like osmosis
by drawing or pulling bacteria into your
mouth so it can be removed. I’ll fully
admit right now, I’m not a huge fan yet
- I compare the sensation to chewing
on a stick of butter....BLAGH! The oil
does convert to a liquid through the
heat of your mouth fairly quickly making
it a bit easier to tolerate but can easily
get thick again the longer you swish or
as you pull more bacteria. I refuse to
give up as I have begun to notice some
slight improvements such as fresher
breath, teeth that are naturally brighter
and gums that look healthier. Seeing as
my maximum ‘swish’ time after several
weeks is three minutes and 36 seconds
I can’t expect superior results just yet.
NOTE: Don’t gargle the oil and do not spit oil into
the sink as it can clog drains when turning back
into a solid form. Spit into the toilet or trash can.
fall 2015 | wo magazine | 35