(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best body oils

Hi Julie,

It took me over a year to alleviate most of my constipation but all the above definitely helped.

-Slippery Elm - 1 Capsule 2x a day - taken between meals. Good for calming inflammation in stomach and helps repair and coat the stomach lining. Also helps with constipation and diarrhea. Makes a big difference on settling down stomach and soothing stomach pains. It can lower blood pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Slippery-400mg-Capsules-100-Count/dp/B010VOZ2MK/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529628232&sr=1-6&keywords=slippery+elm

-Psyllium Husk - 1 Capsule 2x a day (for moderate to severe constipation) - taken between meals. A gentle insoluble fiber and really does a good job of moving things along.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Psyllium-Husk-500-Capsules/dp/B0013OW2KS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1542294329&sr=1-4&keywords=psylium%2Bhusk&th=1

-Marshmallow Root - 1 capsule 2x a day - taken between meals. Similar to Slippery Elm benefits. Very good for stomach lining. It can lower blood pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Marshmallow-Root-Capsules/dp/B001E10JKU/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529628409&sr=8-5&keywords=marshmallow%2Broot&th=1

-Magnesium Oil Spray - Good for calming the body and for aiding digestion. I do 6-8 sprays on my stomach and chest before bed. Helps constipation and aid digestion.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CKEBFSE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Triphala - Generally good for digestion. Helps fight H Pylori and helps with Detoxification. I take 1/8 to 1/4th tsp every night. Mixes in water.
https://www.amazon.com/Banyan-Botanicals-Triphala-Powder-Detoxification/dp/B005EIK9Z4/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529707176&sr=1-7&keywords=triphala&th=1

-Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Good for all around health and promote energy and sleep. I take 1/8 tsp every night. Mixes in water.
https://www.amazon.com/Banyan-Botanicals-Tulsi-Powder-Pound/dp/B0058AASOA/ref=sr_1_28_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1529707224&sr=1-28&keywords=holy%2Bbasil&th=1

Probiotics

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They've been pivotal in restoring more balance to my stomach, digestion, and overall health.

I've resolved on taking three different probiotic products because variety can help crowd out H Pylori and heal your stomach overall.

-Custom Probiotics - 11 Strain Probiotic Powder - 100 Gram
It seems expensive but it's super cost efficient and lasted me about year which is amazing.
For dosage, I only use the small plastic spoon that it comes with because the standard dosage of "260 billion" per day seems a little too intense to me.
I started with taking 25 billion (one small plastic spoonful) per day mixed in water. Stomach upset and gas is normal at the beginning stages so starting small helps your stomach get acclimated to the new strains.
I'm up to 100 billion per day (4 small plastic spoonful) now, 30 minutes to 1 hour before a meal.
https://www.customprobiotics.com/custom-probiotics-11-strain.htm

-Renew Life Extra Care Probiotic - Ultimate Flora - 150 billion - 30 Capsules
This probiotic is amazing for adding tremendous amount of variety to the strains in your stomach. It also contains "L Reuteri" which is effective in reducing and suppressing H Pylori.
Whenever I start a new bottle, I start with approximately 1/4 capsule (I open up the capsule and pour some it's contents in water) for the first week and move up to 1/2 capsule till the end of the bottle. Makes it last longer and because I'm already supplementing with another probiotic.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN7867Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Bronson Saccharomyces Boulardii - 20 Billion - 180 capsules
Good for restoring balance to gut biome. I start out with half a capsule (approx 5 billion) in water at mealtime, once per day.
https://www.amazon.com/Bronson-Saccharomyces-Boulardii-Clinically-Vegetarian/dp/B01DWMC794/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1529676374&sr=8-5&keywords=bronson+saccharomyces+boulardii+probiotic


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Timing of Probiotics

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This was a super tricky thing to figure out. A lot of conflicting reports on what time you should take it, with food, without food, at bedtime, or first thing in the morning.

Here's the best two times that have worked for me. I go back and forth to accommodate schedule changes if need be:

1. 30 Minutes Before Breakfast - Custom Probiotics and Renew Life mixed in water.
   Take S Boulardii with other food enzymes. Make sure to take herbal antibiotics at another meal time.
   
   
2. 30 Minutes Before Dinner - Custom Probiotics and Renew Life mixed in water.
   S Boulardii with other food enzymes. Make sure to take herbal antibiotics at another meal time.

I'm including links to what I purchased on Amazon but you can shop around and get what you need :) If you end up getting what I'm linking to, it'll last you quite a while. I even sell some occasionally.

This is my nut free version but you I'll include some alternatives if you want to use different butters/oils. Basically, you want equal parts so adjust the recipe for amount you want. This will give you a little more than 2oz of body butter which lasts me at least a month and I put it on quite a bit. You only need a little at a time.

• 1/2 oz Cocoa butter
  
  
• 1/2 oz Shea Butter
  
  
• 1/2 oz Mango Butter - You could also use coconut oil
  
  
• 1/2 oz rosehip oil - You could also use Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, or any other liquid oils. Rosehip helps reduce appearance of stretch marks!
  
  
• Optional: 1/4 oz Jojoba oil
  
  
• Optional: 1/4 oz Vitamin E oil
  
  Steps:
  
  

1. Combine everything into a double boiler. If you don't have one, using a mason jar in a pot of boiling water works nicely. Melt the butters on medium low to medium heat, stirring constantly, just until everything is mixed and there are no solids left.
   
   
2. Pour into small mixing bowl. Note: This is where I usually add essential oils, but during pregnancy, you'll want to be extremely careful about using them since many shouldn't be used. You don't need them, but if you want the added benefits, there are sites out there that can tell you which are considered safe. If you add them, let the oils cool for a few minutes then add them and stir the mixture well
   
   
3. Put the bowl in the fridge for 45 minutes until it starts to solidify. If you don't want to wait that long, you can put it in the freezer for about 15 minutes until it starts to solidify. The edges will look more solid but the center should still be pretty liquid.
   
   
4. Either with a whisk or an electric hand mixer (much easier), start mixing it. It'll start to solidify into the whipped texture, especially if you're using the electric mixer.
   
   
5. When you're satisfied with consistency, put it into a jar or tupperware container. If you're somewhere hot and it starts to melt a bit, you can put it in the fridge to solidify it again.
   
   You just need a small amount and it'll melt from your body heat and soak into your skin. Feels AMAZING.

Morning routine:

• Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam and Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser as face wash as needed
  
• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% one drop on each cheek
  
• Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture before moisturizer
  
• OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation for moisturizer
  
• Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotion when going out
  
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  Night routine:
  
  
• Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam and Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser as face wash as needed
  
• Stratia Soft Touch AHA 10% Mandelic Acid Gel everywhere on face except nose and forehead
  
• Stridex (red box) on nose and forehead
  
• Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture before moisturizer
  
• OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation for moisturizer
  
• ArtNaturals Pure Morrocan Argan Oil when needed
  
• NOTE: Some nights I use Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream (azelaic acid) all over the face
  
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  Review:
  
  
• TO Niacinamide - Originally used this on its own for a week or so and didn't notice anything crazy, but it's also too short of a time to judge its impact. Then when I used it according to the routine above, it definitely showed some promising results. The overall texture of my skin is softer and smoother (ex: if I look at my skin with direct light hitting it to highlight "smoothness/not smoothness," the skin is smooth EVERYWHERE). I had some raised scarring, and those went down too. Not sure if this helped reduce the scarring color per say, but it didn't hurt. I replaced my Vitamin C in the mornings with this and saw more immediate results, comparatively.
  
• Stratia AHA - LOVE THIS STUFF. The combo of Stratia and Stridex has worked wonders for me like no other combo of acids (I have tried other combos/routines of AHAs and BHAs, like glycolic and other salicylic). I have to use the Stridex for my forehead because it's the only thing that keeps it clear, so that is simply a personal preference. However, nothing has healed my cheeks like mandelic acid. This one is super gentle (skin never feels taut), however it is slow working. It takes over a month to see positive results. I think it made me purge, which is why I say that. Also, if I don't use it for more than 1 day, I start to have breakouts immediately (experimented and noticed this 3-4 times). Even helps control my hormonal acne every month to where it comes and goes in a couple of days, and doesn't blow up into cystic-style bumps.
  
  Hit me up with questions if ya got any :)

My big toenail got totally ruined by fungus because I left it untreated for 2+ years. Tbh I didn't know what it was and thought it'd go away on its own. 

A year ago, during my trip to Bali, I was in the water so much that half of my toenail actually fell off! This is when I finally started doing research and treating it. I went through a 9 month phase where I slacked off because I was traveling a lot, which is why you see it get much worse. But about 3 months ago I decided I've had enough and took this to the next level. I've been extremely proactive in my routine and am finally seeing results!!! It's a lot of work but it's really encouraging to see improvements.

Here's how I'm doing it:

• Keep it filed down using this electric nail drill (be really careful not to get carried away & use the slowest setting. stop if you feel ANY pain)
  
• Keep it clean & trimmed I make sure the sides of my nail/cuticle are free of debri and keep my nails short using these tools
  
• Make sure to disinfect all tools & surfaces using alcohol or hand sanitizer & soap
  
• Brush your toe 2-3 times a day with a soft tip toothbrush and tea tree oil body wash (especially in morning and before going to bed)
  
• Apply Tea tree oil & Coconut oil after brushing
  
  • Why: Several studies have shown that tea tree oil has antifungal properties. (source) Coconut oil also has antifungal properties and also smoothes out your skin & nail, which is key cuz tea tree oil makes it really dry and rough
    
  • How: You can do it by hand, but to make it easier I bought this mini refillable perfume spray bottle, filled it up with tea tree oil & coconut oil 50/50. So all I gotta do is spray it on my toe after I brush and dry
    
• Apply Vicks vaporub I apply this along with the tea tree oil & coconut oil once a day or so
  
• Apply Urea Cream at night in addition to the tea tree oil & coconut oil
  
  • Numerous studies have shown combination therapy of urea and an antifungal agent to be an effective treatment for onychomycosis. Urea functions to soften the nail plate, which can enhance the passage of antifungal medications to the underlying nail bed.
    
• Footsoaks I've done footsoaks 2-3 times a week for 30 min each. Recently I've been combining 2 part warm water, 1 part vinegar (distilled white or ACV), and like 5 tbsp baking soda. Sometimes I only do baking soda. Sometimes I add a few drops of tea tree oil. Sometimes I soak just with bleach & water. But if you do the bleach & water, make sure you use regular bleach (not the splashless kind). Anyways as you can tell, I kinda mix it up when it comes to footsoaks
  
  • In the lab, plain old sodium bicarbonate limited growth of the most common types of fungi that cause skin and nail infections. (source)
    
  • Vinegar can protect against bacteria, fungi, and other harmful microbes, so putting it into a foot soak could have potential benefits for the feet. source
    
• Antifungal foot powder I use this foot powder anytime I wear shoes to keep it as dry as possible
  
• Try to stay bare feet as much as possible
  
• Put toe in sunlight as much as you can fungus hates the sun
  
• Clean socks I change into fresh clean socks constantly
  
• Handwash & sanitize socks I handwash all of my socks by soaking them in this collapsible dish tub with super hot water, laundry detergent, and a few drops of dettol, which is this super concentrated antiseptic liquid that kills the fungus
  
• Spray on sanitizer If I'm ever lazy, I carry this hand sanitizer spray to spray my toenail before going to bed. I also spray this in my shoes & flip flops at night. I also use this to spray down my nail filer, sink, hands, etc. to not spread fungus.

I was fortunate enough to be able to visit my grandmother over in Belgium this summer for almost 2 months. It was really great. We used to live there when I was younger, but now we barely ever get to see them anymore because it's way too expensive to go all the way to Europe. My grandfather actually passed away 3 years ago and I felt terrible that I wasn't able to see him before he passed, so having the opportunity to spend a big chunk of time with my grandmother, now that she's getting older, meant the world to me. She adores us and is really the best grandmother a girl could wish for. I love her dearly and sincerely hope she lives long enough for us to be able to visit again. Now that you've reminded me I'm going to make sure and try and skype her tomorrow. I don't talk to her nearly enough :/

If I won, I would love this lavender oil to give to my mom. She loves to smell it when she gets stressed and she's been crazy stressed lately trying to find a job and dealing with my sisters illness.

Thanks for the contest :) and I'm glad you were able to say goodbye to your grandfather <3

I would really recommend an AHA. The brand Alpha Hydrox has Swipes that are easy to use, but the also have an intensive serum of the same percentage, that is way more cost effective.

Serum

Swipes

If you would prefer to get the swipes, I would suggest cutting them in half and using half a one each time. It definitely has enough product and the swipes will last twice as long :)

I LOVE Shiseido's Hada Senka Mineral UV gel sunscreen, so I definitely recommend getting that as well. Stridex also sounds like a good idea. A light moisturizer might be a good idea as well, especially if you are using Stridex and masks, since they can dry out your skin. I really like Nivea Creme ( in the blue tub), but that might be a little too heavy for you( though they have tiny tins for like $1 so it might be worth a shot). I have heard good things about Simple's Gel Moisturizer.

Ahahah okay so I'll just respond to your points this way now:

• In case you didn't see it, many people apparently use this EPO and it seems to work well for them! And it's also cheap! Yeah!
  
  
• Just remember, only certain products should be making you purge. Anything else is a breakout. Here's some good info on that.
  
  
• As far as cleanser goes, I would really stick to the one that works for you right now because of 2 things: 1, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I don't have much experience with La Roche Posay, but it seems to be a very highly recommended brand, so if you don't think it's causing breakouts, it's probably fine for now. 2, you're about to introduce a ton of new products into your skincare routine. Each time you add something new, you optimally want to space it out 2 weeks before you add in the next one. So, by using something you have now, you'll cut down time on introducing products, AND you'll know if the new products are causing the breakouts, which you wouldn't quite be able to tell if you used another cleanser too.
  
  
• My skin is super dupes oily, large pores, ruddy and acne prone, so we do have a few things in common! I am also extremely sensitive to alcohol and fragrance. So that really limits my ability to choose sunscreen, lol. I have been using CeraVe's SPF 50 with little to no issues, but the white cast is un. fucking. real. Not a huge problem for a ghost like me, but it might be a problem on Asian skin. Or even... super Asian skin. haha, sorry, I couldn't resist XD You're more than welcome to give it a try though, because to me the benefit of the white cast is that it cancels out some of my redness and PIE! Even so, I've been growing more concerned about the PA rating of the CeraVe sunscreen, so I went ahead and recently purchased Mentholatum Sunplay Skin Aqua Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ UV Moisture Milk (What a mouthful) because it's a fragrance-free, alcohol-free asian sunscreen with a high PA rating. Dunno how it'll be, but we'll see!

Hey there, I've got all kinds of eccentric natural beauty/health products that I can suggest:

I don't use body soap at all -- I just scrub in the shower with an asian washcloth.

I do use soap on my hands, as they're exposed to all sorts of yucky stuff and then I touch food and other people. For soap, I use Dr. Bronner's. I also use it as body wash if I get something unusually gross on my body (engine oil, for example).

For deodorant, I use one of those crystals. I like this one just cause it's shaped like regular deodorant.

I make my own lotion with shea butter and jojoba oil from Amazon. I weigh out 70g of shea butter and 30g of jojoba oil in a bowl and melt them in the microwave. Then I mix them up and put the bowl in the fridge for a few minutes to cool. I use an electric mixer to mix the lotion and then put it back in the fridge for another few minutes. Eventually, the lotion cools to the point where I can whip it (kind of like whipping cream). I also add some essential oils once it's cooled but still fairly liquid (coconut and lemon is my current jam) so that takes care of perfume :)

For toothpaste, I actually use tooth powder. (It's also good for the whole TSA nonsense.) There are a bunch of brands, Ecodent, for example.

I'm including some product links, just so you can see what I'm talking about. I haven't purchased that particular brand of shea butter, but it looks nice :) You might try going down to your local health food/hippie store and see what kind of products they have in their beauty section. My local store has stuff like soap, shampoo, and conditioner in bulk, so you can buy just a bit and try it out to see if it works for you :)

Here you go! It's not AB - but it's a quality product for a good price.

Alpha Hydrox Intensive Serum 14 Percent Glycolic AHA

I would absolutely recommend patch testing this liquid before use. In my case it seems too harsh for all-over use, despite what the product description suggests. I achieve daily chemical exfoliation with lower percent concentrations of AHA product. This 14% liquid is awesome for bringing CC's to the surface, and dealing with cystic acne (so that they come up and can be cured with a hydrocolloid patch!)
This product also causes some breakouts to resolve completely and just flatten out without coming to a head at all, which is nice.

This brand has a whole range of good AHA products, and my skin responds very well to glycolic acid (oily skin!).

Ulta carries Alpha Hydrox products -- and I got mine when they were having a 50% off sale!!! It was a great deal. This brand pops up in Ulta promotions every few months or so.

Thanks so much! I'm really happy with my results.

I know with OCM you generally wipe it off with a cloth, but I've found it works just fine to rinse off and then wash with a cleanser. Right now I use the Western brand Simple's moisturizing facial wash, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it since it has SLS. For whatever reason, it doesn't bother my finicky skin, and it's been my go to cleanser since I first started washing my face! But I'd say for most people it might not work.

In the morning I only rinse with water and a konjac sponge - my skin responds to gentle physical exfoliation really well.

The hemp seed oil you buy should ideally be cold pressed and unrefined. This is the one I bought. Try to buy from Amazon Prime 2day shipping if you can because hemp seed oil goes bad quickly and probably wouldn't last with long shipping, especially in the summer. The second my package was delivered I grabbed it from the mail and put it in the fridge, where it stays unless I'm using it!

Good luck!! Hope this was helpful.

Just AM:

• rinse face, slap on chemical sunscreen.
  
  Just PM:
  
  
• emulsifying oil cleanser. Great for a very gentle makeup remover and cleans well. Thanks, adult acne!
  
• Wash face with Cerave Hydrating. Does this do anything? Who knows.
  
• I throw this honey thing in. It really does a good job adding some moisture, but it's too sticky for the morning/takes too long to sink in.
  
• Almost last, rosehip oil. I am not a homeopathic gal, so I turned up my nose to all the promises. Dumb. I LURVE this. It soothes, it fights acne, it really helps with the dryness more than anything else. It will turn you into an Oompa-Loompa for about 2 minutes, though.
  

• At the end, seal the whole shebang with a sleeping pack or Vaseline. That definitely helps with the dryness and my face is softer the next morning.
  

  
  

  :Whew!::
  
  What about you? My routine does super well at fighting the irritation-red part of the rosacea, but I wish I had something that blanched the actual-red-all-the-time part.
  

Awww. I'm sorry to hear you're so uncomfortable. For me, the first tri and early second tri were equally awful, and I didn't feel human again until around 19-20 weeks (coincidentally, at the same time I started feeling his kicks and jabs). My biggest issue was nausea and food aversions, as well as extreme exhaustion, but they all finally eased up and it was glorious.

I don't have great advice on the joint pain/discomfort, but I'm sure other bumpers will. Itchy skin, though? I highly recommend getting a belly butter or oil. I've been using Mother's Special Blend Oil every night and it has helped a lot with keeping my skin happy and non-itchy: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Special-Blend-Natural-8-Ounce/dp/B0000536EK

Long story short, there should be an improvement within the next few weeks. Hang in there!

I just bought a pack with 4 oz bottles of Almond oil, Avocado oil and Jojoba oil I also bought a 4 oz of grapeseed oil and mixed them all in a little 1 oz bottle with a dropper (You can buy 6 of them for $5 on ebay). I also bought some Cedar and Pine fragrance oil to add to it for smell that is also Phthalate free vegan and cruelty free just added bonuses it was only $3 for 10ml and smells awesome. Ill link em below if you wanna check it out. I just applied it to my beard this morning and to my head hair and it smells great and feels great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TIS57MG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YDT52H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Edit: Here is a good comb set to if interested

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AYMHBLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put this (ASUTRA 2 Bottle Value Pack - Pure Zechstein Magnesium Oil Spray - LESS ITCH & LESS STING/Effective Rapid Transdermal Absorption - Ultra Pure & Potent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WApyWg8vQXMwu ) on my daughters feet (4-5 pumps total) every night at bedtime to help with tics and anxiety. I think it has definitely reduced the frequency of them! She takes a B-complex vitamin with her bedtime meds to help absorption. Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin. It can sting the follicles if you’re deficient (most are) so bottom of feet is a good place since it doesn’t have hair there. If you take orally be careful of stomach upset. Hope that helps

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Full instructions on my site- https://veggiechick.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/

• 1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour (I recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Flour)
  
• 3/4 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sea salt
  
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 tablespoons water- see instructions below)
  
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree in can (not pumpkin pie filling)
  
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  
• 1/2 cup organic white sugar (choose organic to ensure it’s vegan) 
  
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• 3/4 cup vegan mini chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life brand)
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Cover 2 medium baking sheets (or 1 medium/1 small) with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 F (or if using a convection oven, preheat to 325 F).
   
2. Next, prepare the ground flax seed. I prefer to start with whole flax seeds. To begin, grind 1 tablespoon of whole flax seeds using a coffee grinder. Then add the ground flax seed to a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of water, stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened. 
   
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour mix, almond flour, baking soda and salt. Stir with a large spoon until combined.
   
4. To a large bowl, add the canned pumpkin, coconut oil, white sugar, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir, then add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly combined. 
   
5. Cover the bowl loosely with a towel and place in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge and using a cookie scoop (or a small spoon and your hands,) scoop out roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cookie dough and place on the parchment paper, spaced out between them (they won’t spread much so you only need about an inch or two between each cookie.) Continue to drop all cookie dough, about 21-22 cookies between the 2 cookie sheets. Press down a bit on each cookie with a small fork to flatten (about halfway).
   
6. Bake at 350 F for 14-15 minutes, or until the edges and bottoms are browned (the center will still be a little soft). Remove from the oven and let cool at least 15 minutes; they will firm up as they cool. Makes about 22 cookies.
   
7. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge, or freeze up to one month.

I have very picky adult skin. It use to be controlled through hormonal birth control, but I switched to a non-hormonal method and it came back. What I found that works for me is a very gentle cleanser like Cetaphil followed by Argan Oil. I exfoliate about every 2 weeks with Lactic Acid. This keeps my skin calm, even toned, and hella smooth.

But I don't wear makeup. For Halloween I had a "sooty blast" theatrical thing going down on my face created with a bunch of eyeshadow. That did not make my forehead happy, but I was able to mitigate the budding acne with the above products. If you have any makeup suggestions, I am open to them.

Things I loved

1. Argan Oil: I'm beyond pleased with this purchase. Been using it every night as my facial moisturizer and with my combo of AHA/BHA pads have experienced no acne and no redness.
   
2. St. Ives Exfoliating Pads: I DID IT. I made it through the whole jar! AND love it. I ordered two more jars. Cleared up my rosacea (besides the tiny broken capillaries that use rosacea sufferers are stuck with) and my skin is beautiful and smooth. A+++
   
3. Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser: Bought this mid-March and my skin has been glowing. I first tried it at my sister's house. It's amazing for combo skin. A+(infinity)
   
   
   Things That Sucked
   
   
4. Skin&Co Bagnodoccia Body Gel: I don't know WHAT was going on when they chose the fragrance of "naturally purifying orange extracts" but it smells like old ladies. And it doesn't moisturize at ALL. When I got out of the shower my boyfriend was like, "You smell like my grandma." It was terrible. Or as Charles Barkley says, "Terribbe."
   
   Things I was like "MEH" about
   
   
5. Supergoop!® Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream: Not much to say. Pretty meh about it.
   
   
   Anyone else a Birchbox subscriber?

Of course. Carbon steel knives will leave traces of iron behind, same as using a cast-iron pan will. Sometimes you can taste it, but usually you can't. It's iron, and its the same iron that comes in vitamin pills, it's actually good for you, and it is quite safe to eat.

If you put oil on the blade, you'll want to use mineral oil - it's available is a food safe grade, and a $6 bottle of it will last three lifetimes. It's odorless, colorless, tasteless, and you can literally drink the stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B2RG1C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's also the same as most ordinary gun oils, too. Works great on guns, door hinges, fishing reels, and just about everything else.

It's all about the karma


Lavender Essential Oil if I win please. I'm a cleaner and like to make homemade air fresheners :)


Thanks for the contest! :)

Awe sad! Some people have luck with Shea Butter, but the reviews are pretty mixed.
If you want a super basic moisturizer, there’s Hemp oil. It’s noncomedogenic and has lots of good stuff in it (good for acne too). I got mine on Amazon
You only need a few drops and pat into skin. I put this on before the Vaseline, and my skin has never been unhappy with it.

I really love this stuff. It's pure vitamin E oil which is the best and strongest, but any lotions you like that have vitamin E in them will still really help.

Considering the amount of corrosion visible and that it has no specific marker's mark I think if it were put up for auction on Ebay then you would be lucky to get $50 USD. If it was completely cleaned up then the price would probably double.

If you feel confident that you could do it without damaging the blade or scales then I would recommend trying to remove the corrosion from the blade. You could use steel wool and a wire bristle brush to clean off the corrosion. Then oil the blade with WD-40 or mineral oil to prevent any further corrosion. This will at least help preserve it for future generations of your family. Hopefully it is something they will keep and treasure for many decades!

It helps prevent scabbing, which, while helping tissue heal underneath it, results in more significant scarring as all the tissue under the scab has to be re-grown, while keeping it moist allows the preservation of more of the underlayers of skin that may have not been fully damaged.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO - While Neosporin helps infection it does significantly increase scarring! I recommend keeping it as clean as possible and then well to put on TONS of vitimin E oil. Vitimin E is extremely good for the skin, helps with scarring immensely and is relatively cheap. It should also help with the painful rubbing.

You could also sterilize some very soft cloth (maybe boil an ancient T-shirts, then dry it) and cut it into little squares to gently press on when you have to protect the burn from your clothing, and the two sides from pressing together.

The honey treatment suggestion would also probably help, but is much messier!

I've been on 60mg/day since March. I use a Vitamin E Oil 35,000 IU + Organic Rosehip & Jojoba Blend oil (link here https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitamin-Organic-Rosehip-Jojoba/dp/B01M0B5YYF?th=1 ). I use it every morning after washing my face, I find it's the only thing that can keep my face moisturized throughout the day. I've had no breakouts using this oil, and I think the Vitamin E and Rosehip oil combo helps reduce scarring a bit. So I imagine you'll be fine to continue using your Vitamin E oil while on accutane.

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Good luck on your journey :)

Androgynous female! (I don't hug box, btw) Your eyebrows or your hair? If it's the former, I'd advice to put beauty oil on them, like Castor oil. You can also put them on your eyelashes--it's suppose to promote hair growth and keep hair from falling so easily. There are other oils by that same brand which are great as well (avocado oil).

Cocoa butter is great, they sell it in sticks now.

A more expensive but possibly more effective solution is to apply vitamin E oil. My dad had a nasty scar on his hand and this made it disappear. They sell it in capsules but I recommend just getting a bottle.

I don't use a gel, but recently I've been using this Vitamin E oil to help with my acne scars: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0B5YYF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I had some pretty ugly scars on my face because of acne on my cheek and chin, but I put the Vitamin E oil every night and try to massage it in for about a minute or two, and it helped a lot. Maybe took like a month to show results. They're not completely gone but they're pretty faded.

another question! Anyone got a castor oil recommendation that they can give me? I don't need a big huge bottle, just something to start with. I have been scouring/searching threads here/skincareaddiction/makeupaddiction.

I'm looking a few but not sure which would be better or what the difference is: this is a smaller bottle of a full size rec from a thread;

never heard of this brand but almost 5 star and it's small, goof for me to start with;

this one was a recommendation from another thread but starting off at $10 I'm not too sure

any help is appreciated!

In the beginning of my pregnancy I started researching different products, decided to go with something simple, this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000536EK/. After showering, I spray my body with rosewater (http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Store-Flower-Waters-Rosewater/dp/B0002JHGYC/) as a toner then use the body oil all over. Been doing this from the beginning. I'm just at 24 weeks now so it's too early to tell but so far so good.

Also another thing, besides hydration, is eating good fats! These will help your skin from the inside out.

In short, pick a simple protocol, stick to it, don't worry too much, and eat good fats.

I use this one. It's worked great for me so far in terms of moisture, although frankly it has only helped marginally with my hormonal acne. It does need to be refrigerated though.

Anything that's 100% pure EPO in oil form will be fine, cold-pressed would be even better. I chose to go with the Now Foods one because even though it doesn't specifically say "cold-pressed", and does mention it's pressed at low temperatures, and the rest of the oils I could find on Amazon that were listed as cold-pressed had really dodgy reviews (it looked like a bunch of people were paid to give glowing reviews all within a span of a couple of days). I would advise against buying the capsules if you're going the topical route, since a. the capsules usually have other ingredients added and b. it's a lot less cost effective. You can directly take the oil orally as well if you so choose.

Anyone have any experience with passion fruit seed/maracuja oil? I've been using tarte's (on and off) for about a year now and LOVE what it does for my skin, but it's just too expensive. I know GoW apparently makes a good one, but I don't really want to wait for it to get her lol

This is the one I'm looking at: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Flo-Health-Maracuja-Products-Liquid/dp/B00FEHEPGO

any experience with this, or anything else from this brand?

I found this one (I'm an Amazon junkie) just in case I want to try it. Looks like the real deal and a good price. I may pick it up at some point in the far future.

I love my jojoba oil! I got it because I saw people recommending it for makeup removal. But I actually have just been using it everyday since the 8th, usually after I shower/bathe, just to moisturize. You only need to use a tiny bit (dime size is plenty), the bottle will last forever. Even if it feels like I got too much on, I don't mind. It doesn't feel icky or heavy. And my skin seems softer overall.

I'm new to skin care so I don't know what I'm talking about, but I like it.

Sure! You need an electric mixer, raw unrefined shea butter, oatmeal, 3 moisturizing oils of your choice, water, and a stove top.

I get my shea butter from the African store in town, but Amazon sells tubs for pretty cheap. For oils I'd recommend this set on Amazon, all of these oils are known for their moisturizing properties. I just use regular smegular quaker oats in the tin.

First, soak your oatmeal for a few hours and then blend it into a drippy liquidy peanut butter consistency. Chop your shea block into smaller chunks to make it easier. Have two pans on the stove: one to melt half of your shea and another to warm your oils. If the oils get too hot they break down, so that burner needs to be on the LOWEST setting. The pan should be warm to the touch, but touchable with bare hands.

Put enough shea to cover the bottom of your other pot, this one is on mediumish heat. Slowly pour in the oils, oatmeal blend, and leftover shea chunks into the pot while you have mixer on. Take it off heat when everything is sufficiently melted and keep mixing until it gets to the consistency you want.

I used to use honey but then I got ants, so now I drop in a few drops of honey fragrance oil I got at some flea market. If these instructions don't make sense, I modified my recipe from this video!

Thanks! A few of them had been swatched in that picture, I'd hope no one would notice! I couldn't help myself.

I kind of pieced together a few different tutorials I've seen floating around. I started with this palette, then bought jojoba oil and some 91% isopropyl alcohol. I took out all of the pans and cleaned them with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol, then one by one opened up each of the sample baggies, put in a drop or two of jojoba oil (I had a few crumble so from now on I think I'll go with two drops) then poured in enough alcohol to bring the shadow to a liquidy-clay consistency. I then closed the bag and smushed it all around to mix. Then I cut a corner of the bag and pressed it all out into a pan. Usually it was liquidy enough that it spread out pretty well on its own to make a level surface.

Usually I let them dry for an hour or two (sometimes I had to wait longer, it depended on the shadow) and then placed two layers of paper towel over the pan and pressed down hard with a quarter. I finished up by putting the sticker from the sample bag on the bottom (which fit perfectly)!

My only complaint is that the palette I got isn't magnetic. I might go buy some magnetic stickers and like the bottom of the pan.

Overall it was a fun way to spend my friday night!

I just ordered myself a pregnancy journal and I'm very excited about it.

If you're close enough friends that it wouldn't be too weird, I also love my belly oil (I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000536EK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=10 ) which may do zero to alleviate stretch marks but sure helps with itching.

And chocolate. At all times, chocolate.

Moisturize every day still. You can do it for a cheap price. But having bought the decent priced skin care stuff and the kind of expensive skincare stuff, I can 100% tell a difference.

Something super and cheap you can do that is just a small portion of my routine is this Argan oil. four drops for the face, one drop for the lips, and four drops for the hair - game changer and super cheap.

I think people with your skin type, though it might seem counter intuitive, benefit from oil cleansing. Cleansing in the morning and taking off your make up with mineral oil (super cheap like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B2RG1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER or just fragrance free baby oil) or argan oil or Clinique Take The Day Off Balm or this stuff http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/lmaster/item/x156280h0910/ There are a lot of options! That your skin feels so dry after washing and so greasy soon after suggests that you are stripping your skin and so your skin is overcompensating and producing too much oil.

Have you tried BHA aka salicylic acid?

catdog - I am getting ready to submit my application for a home loan! YIPPIE. I would love this!

Looks great! I just want to mention that the Josie Maran Argan Oil is just overly priced pure Argan Oil. I just bought this which is 15 dollars for 2 oz when her 1.7oz is 48.

I'm sorry if you have been told this before. It just kinda frustrates me how much money shes made off of such an inexpensive product.

All that aside I hope everything works well for you and that eyelash curler did wonders!

http://www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Majestic-Pure-Natural-Organic/dp/B00QVR0O6Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450382426&sr=8-3&keywords=100%25+pure+argan+oil

That's what I use. Every day I drop about a nickel's worth into the palm of my hand and then use my fingers to rub it into my beard. The best part about Argan Oil is it isn't greasy at all, so you don't have to wash your hands after you apply it, or worry about your beard touching your clothes and getting oil on them.

EDIT: Also, Argan Oil has no smell to it, so if you want you can add some essential oil to it to give it a pleasant smell. I added about 15 drops of Atlas Cedar Oil to mine to give the Argan oil a light cedar chest smell.

I'm the one who posted the most recent thread re: yoni massage and I did use the coconut oil and I too had that kind of cognitive dissonance element.

What I'd recommend is getting something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fractionated-Coconut-Oil-Massage-Oils/dp/B01LQSSSRG/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_194_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=71YFVT3KZ85ATSPTQ4AD

It's designed as massage oil and even something as simple as the branding might help shift the frame of mind and as it's already in a liquid state, it won't look like the solid coconut oil most of us find in the grocery store.

You’re welcome! I hope this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/Zechstein-All-Natural-Ultra-Pure-Transdermal-Absorption/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=asutra+magnesium+oil+spray&qid=1567113481&s=gateway&sprefix=asutra&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXQk9RUEJXWUFSSDMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwOTY5MzgyMDM2OEY2Q09GT1pTJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0Nzg0MjAxREJVOEZOOVA0MU1aJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Essential-Electrolytes-Caps-Count/dp/B000OP252C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=nutribiotic+essential+electrolytes&qid=1567113529&s=gateway&sprefix=nutrubiotics+es&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRlNSQkJIUUFHVVJHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYwMjM2WlM3TFdGWDlVQUw1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzE0ODczR1U1ODhUWU1NMTZLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Garden of Wisdom, NOW brand (usually found at most co-ops and natural food stores), or Timeless Skin on Amazon sells it.

Get this https://www.amazon.com/Black-Portable-Massage-Table-Facial/dp/B00K0OW60I/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1524883537&sr=1-4&keywords=massage+table and something like this https://www.amazon.com/Fractionated-Coconut-Oil-Massage-Oils/dp/B01LQSSSRG/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1524883667&sr=1-17&keywords=massage+oil and this https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Premium-Flannel-Sheet-Natural/dp/B00E3RYZF2/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1524883754&sr=1-4&keywords=massage+table+sheets and finally this https://www.amazon.com/Full-Body-Massage-Back-Massage/dp/B01MDMAS7I/ref=sr_1_4?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1524883822&sr=1-4&keywords=massage+video or this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdQJx0FHDE and your all set. I bought one and my wife just loves it! When she tells me she's had a really bad day I ask if she wants the "treatment" and she can't come home fast enough. This can be something you both can get into and share with each other.

I wasn't sure if this would fit in product questions or diy, so I put it in misc.

Seriously though, I get that the brand is a lot of the price, but these are just pure ingredients. The brand didn't do much other than create packaging with their brand on it.

You can get all of these, with more product, for less than $15 on amazon with just a quick search and hardly any effort.

Squalene, 2 fl oz (60 ml):
www.amazon.com/dp/B003MJG19K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9UIBzbJZ2ASP5

Argan Oil, 4 fl oz (120 ml):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QVR0O6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FLIBzbJPQ620Q

Shea Butter, 7 oz:
www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4J8VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5KIBzbV2CPQG2

You can get them for even cheaper if you bought them from ingredient suppliers as well.

Roughly 0.23g - 0.3g in each. You can get the 00 (double zero) capsules and they'll fit a little more. The trick though, because it's ground up so fine it gets into your system faster.

Another thing you can do that I don't do is first grind up all the AVB pretty fine. Then mix it with a little coconut oil and then put the material in the capsules. This will "boost" the capsule's potency because the coconut oil increases your metabolism. It's a little more messy, which is why I just drink a big glass of milk after.

Another thing to note... if you take it on an empty stomach with a glass of milk, and then eat a high protein/iron-rich/calorie foods right after you will likely feel the effects more. This can increase your metabolism a lot, making the AVB process faster.

Edibles can be greatly affected by your diet and metabolism.

Hmmm, let's see how close I can get:

• 1.69 with free shipping on my El Cheapo WL
  
• 0.01 used + 3.99 shipping = 4.00 on the nose on my Books WL
  
• 2.21 used + 3.99 shipping = 6.20 on my Books WL
  
• [an 8.05 add-on item] (http://www.amazon.com/Vi-Jon-Inc-S0883-Mineral-Oil/dp/B001B2RG1C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1NTH2NZ2J5EIL&coliid=I2QGWX8H2KSF1A) on my "costumes and makeup" WL
  
  total = $19.94
  
  [edited for total and for formatting issues]
  

I see Stridex in the red box for $3.59!

Edit: Also GlamGlow Bright Mud

Mint Julep Masque

Alpha Hydrox Souffle

Alpha Hydrox Intensive Serum

Aura Cacia Argan Oil

Alpha Hydrox Night Replenishing Cream

Alpha Hydrox Sheer Silk Moisturizer

Clinique Dramatically Different Gel

A few months for hair to start to grow out thicker. My top 3-4 inches is all thick my ends are super thin. I’m going to have to cut as it grows.

Biotin is a pill I take. The oils I mix together and rub on my scalp, wrap in a scarf and go to bed. I rinse it out in the morning.


biotin

castor oil

argon oil

Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to patch test.

Just Hemp Foods Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil, 16.9 fl. Oz, Non-GMO Verified with 11g of Omegas per Serving https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TXFPNFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oflJAbT9M1GH8
This is the Hemp oil I ordered and it seems pretty legit. I've only used it twice but I could swear my face looks better already.

NOW Evening Primrose Oil, 4-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9WXSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iilJAb9RD503Q
This is the primrose oil but it has not arrived yet.

I also just started differin. I know, too many products at once but I'm impatient and it seems to be working.

Here is the link to the spray I purchased. It's highly rated on Amazon and comes in a 2-pack.

I've been using about 6 sprays on each leg since I started, and rubbing it in well. It makes your skin feel a little "itchy" as it dries, like you've been swimming in sea water, but once it's dry, it's fine.

This one! It has doubled in price since I last purchased but that was over a year ago... a bottle lasts forever. Looking around, there are a lot more/better options now like this one with a pump (and it's cheaper for almost same size of bottle).

This is a good one; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LQSSSRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can buy regular maracuja oil to use. I recently bought 4 oz for $15. They sell this brand at my local natural grocers so I knew it was legit. Not sure if they add extra stuff to tartes but it's worth a try for the price!

Non-mobile:

• castor oil
  
• eyebrow growth serum
  
  ^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Flo-Health-Marcacuja-Products-Liquid/dp/B00FEHEPGO/ :)

You could try applying castor oil or an eyebrow growth serum (give it at least a month or two). Rogaine and Latisse might also work. Otherwise -- eyebrow transplant.

Would JuJu Aquamoist whitening lotion always go before or after chemical exfoliation like Paula's Choice 2% BHA (used in AM) and Alpha Hydrox Intensive Serum 14% Glycocylic AHA (used in PM)?

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/09/09/diy-beard-oil/

Make your own. It's quite quick and easy. Inexpensive, too. For example, coconut oil (for the skin) and olive oil (for the beard). How much time does it take to mix a tablespoon of coconut oil (15g) and a teaspoon (5g) of olive oil? Change up the mix to suit your needs. You can add essential oils to change the scent but you don't need them.

Don't like olive oil? Use something else!

https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Variety-Moisturizing-Sampler/dp/B00TIS57MG/

Stridex is on the CVS website, so you can probably get it in store. I actually buy the stridex at kroger, but it's available at most drug stores. I buy the alpha hydrox serum on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Intensive-Percent-Glycolic/dp/B00CTPUOZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407469791&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+hydrox+intensive+serum

I use evening primrose oil from here and it's been amazing for my hormonal and general mild acne! I also take it as a supplement but I can't honestly say if it has helped due to many other changes I have incorporated since taking them.

I found this

https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Mineral-Oil-16-oz/dp/B001B2RG1C/

But I have no idea if the company would still test on animals or not when the product isn't intended as a cosmetic in this case. I can't find any info about the company Swan.

Edit: There's also Snow River Wood Oil

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-River-7V03389-cutting-boards/dp/B0000CFSV9

This seems safer since the company sells kitchen products rather than pharmacy/bath products, right?

https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Mineral-Oil-16-oz/dp/B001B2RG1C
Might make things a bit messy, but the oil wouldn't F up the electronics the same way water would since it doesn't conduct electricity.

Bonus: It will relieve your occasional constipation.

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https://www.thatslowcarb.com/keto-pancakes-recipe/

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
  
• 4 large whole eggs
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 2 Tablespoons oil for cooking/greasing skillet
  
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  Instructions
  
  

1. In a medium bowl whisk together almond flour, eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, baking powder together.
   
2. Spoon 1/4 cup of pancake mix onto a hot oiled skillet and cook until done, flipping occasionally.
   
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   Nutrition Facts
   
   Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
   
   Calories 118 Calories from Fat 90
   
   Total Fat 10g
   
   Saturated Fat 3g
   
   Cholesterol 74mg
   
   Sodium 36mg
   
   Potassium 47mg
   
   Total Carbohydrates 2g
   
   Dietary Fiber 1g
   
   Sugars 0g
   
   Protein 4g
   
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Products suggested:

Shampoo

Conditioner

Argan Oil

I use

http://smile.amazon.com/Alpha-Hydrox-Intensive-Percent-Glycolic/dp/B00CTPUOZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409791864&sr=8-1&keywords=alpha+hydrox+14%25

I just use soap and moisturize with jojoba oil and aloe.

I use my AHA liquid under my eyes but not my BHA. I admittedly have zero clue if that is correct though. -_-

this one

I bought this from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QR7FTLU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B2RG1C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491790312&sr=8-1&keywords=vijon+mineral+oil

I got this one (It used to be a white bottle with an old dude's face on it): https://www.amazon.com/Zechstein-All-Natural-Ultra-Pure-Transdermal-Absorption/dp/B01CKEBFSE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=magnesium%2Boil&qid=1574379914&sr=8-7&th=1