Reddit mentions: The best essential oils

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Fitness wise: Along with r/Fitness, I would definitely recommend trying out "Sweat: Kayla Itsines Fitness" app. She has a bunch of workout routines/programs on the app. The best part is that you can slowly build up from your own fitness level and get to your goal essentially. Her workouts are amazing and I personally love it. Also, Jillian Michaels has some bomb workout videos out there and they show amazing results as well (though it is a little harder!)... 30 Day Shred is one of the best ones out there for sculpting your body!

Hair: I definitely like what notfitperson recommended. I like leave coconut oil on my hair/scalp for at least 1 hour before washing my hair... and on weekends, to take care of my split ends, dehydration and encourage hair growth, I generously apply a homemade hair serum overnight and wash in the morning/later in the afternoon. If I used a lot of hot tools/styling products during the week, I'll keep on the hair serum for 1-2 days to repair the damages. For the hair serum, I like to make it with: rosemary oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, and organic coconut oil. Also, I apply Lush hair masks every 2-3 weeks. I love those ones because they are made from natural ingredients and I store them in the fridge. I even use the castor oil and coconut oil that I linked on my lashes every night before bed... if you do it religiously on both top and bottom lashes every night, you will have longer, fuller and healthier lashes! Castor oil is amazing for hair growth/repair, but it has a really thick consistency ... you gotta mix it with a light oil like coconut oil or olive oil!!!

Makeup:

If you have a limited budget, I would honestly hold off on getting luxury makeup right away and practice with drugstore brands first. Then upgrade!

Eyes/Brows:

I would get one neutral palette for everyday looks.

Brow pencils/gel/pomade ...ABH is the best out there, but the most expensive

Mascara: Better Than Sex by Too Faced is one of the best out there. A dupe that is comparable to that mascara that is cheaper and also a really good quality is the L'Oreal Paris mascara. It is amazing!

Lips:

Nude/pinkish lipstick for everyday looks - Dulce Vita by Nars is a popular one and it has a blue-ish undertone which helps your teeth appear whiter (bonus!)

Classic, matte red lipstick that is good for everyday, date night or special occasion looks - Cruella by Nars is bomb!!! It looks good on everyone! I have yet to meet someone who doesn't look good in it! Totally worth the investment!

Pencil lip liner - Definitely get this (in a color closely matching your lipstick color)... because it helps reduce the lipstick from bleeding onto somewhere around your lips and helps keep your lipstick stay put!

Lip gloss - Buxom, Milani L'Oreal and L.A. Colors have really great, high shine ones!

*Exfoliate your lips using sugar and Vaseline OR sugar and olive oil to remove the dead skin before applying any lipstick... especially matte lipsticks! It hydrates your lips and makes a huge difference + prevents the cracked lips with lipstick look ...cannot emphasize this enough! Also, before starting your makeup... apply Vaseline/chapstick on your lips and do your lips last.*

How long have you had the Nexplanon in?

It is normal, and may continue to change (for better or worse) over time. The Nexplanon alters your body's hormones and can cause changes in acne, menstruation, cravings (and in turn weight if you give in to said cravings and consume too many calories), etc.

The best thing you can do is stay on top of it. Wash your face in the morning and at night, and more during the day if need be. Choose a gentle wash like cetaphil, cetaphil baby wash+ lotion, or aquaphor wash/baby wash. A castile soap or Aveeno is also nice, so is a simple mild bar of soap. Try to get things that aren't perfume scented or wildly colored. Wash your face only with that soap, then gently pat dry and fan dry if need be. Afterwards, apply a very very thin layer of a gentle non-scented non-dyed lotion like eucerin, curel, or lubriderm. The lotion is very important. Giving your body clean, gentle moisture is going to help cut down on bad oil production. You do NOT want to dry out your face or "let your pores breathe" because this will amp up oil production and even lead to scarring and more acne.

Keep your hands off your face. Wash your face whenever you get dirty or sweaty. When you're in the shower wash it after you condition your hair to ensure that you wash off any conditioner that might drip down because that stuff wiiiiill cause acne. Don't use any spot treatments, salicylic acid washes, face scrubbers, etc. Wash your hands, then use the soap and water just on your hands or on a very gentle applicator like those little silicone "scrubbies"
or an ultrasoft facial brush. You don't want to scratch your skin up, scrub anything open, etc. If you are a person that exfoliates, don't do it more than once a week or once every two weeks. Use ground oatmeal (mixed with honey), baking soda (mixed with water) or sugar (mixed with a gentle oil like coconut or olive) mixed into a paste and gently rubbed on in a circular motion-- again, no need to scratch and scrub to exfoliate, always be gentle.


Between washes or when you can't wash immediately, use a gentle non-scented non-dyed baby wipe like pampers or other natural care brands. You can also find oil sheets in the store, but a square of toilet paper works just as well (if not better than) oil sheets and is far cheaper-- just tear some off and store it in a ziplock baggie inside your bag. A dab of tea tree essential oil or rosemary essential oil will help soothe the soreness and reduce the redness of pimples. Lots of people think EOs are BS, but they do have their place and can be very helpful. They aren't going to magically fix anything, but they do help if only a little. You can mix a few drops with a couple tbsps of extra virgin coconut oil as well to make a very gentle overnight moisturizer for your face.

Aztec clay face masks are nice for getting oil off and clearing up acne, as well. Always lotion after use. Drink tons of water (32-64oz a day minimum), eat well (cut out as much greasy, sugary food as possible), and spend some time in the sun moving around each day. Wash your sheets and pillowcases once a week (some people even change their pillowcase every single night to help prevent acne) and try to use 100% cotton sheets that will breathe and keep you from building up sweat as you sleep. And the big one-- absolutely STOP using make up if you can help it or only wear it when necessary. If you must wear it, try to find a foundation like bareminerals or rodan + fields mineral peptides. It should be oil free and you should aim to keep it pretty tame and natural as these are much less harsh on the skin. Always moisturize and let dry before applying any makeup, and wash off your makeup as soon as possible.

Hope all of this helps. It's an absolute bitch for me once in a while (like right now), too. I wear no makeup, wash my sheets once a week, wash my face twice a day and freshen with wipes or TP squares. I use cetaphil baby wash+lotion and wash only with my hands. I use Curel or lubriderm lotion. For really bad spots I dab on tea tree oil a couple times and by the next day they don't hurt any and are clearing up. For the most part it keeps everything in check.

You can cook a coconut oil extraction on a stove top on very low heat, but you have to watch it closely and stir very often. Consider making a double boiler, put a small pot into a big pot with simmering water. A slowcooker is just a safe way to prevent overheating the oil, though I would strongly recommend getting one not just for ABV but for cooking in general, especially for turning cheap cuts of meat from tough and terrible into mouthwateringly delicious.

Go to a heathfood or vitamin store like GNC and get some soy lecithin, grind up the ABV by hand if you have to or with a coffee grinder, mix coconut oil, ABV powder and lecithin in the small pot, put that into the bigger pot with water that is barely boiling or even a step down from boiling so it's too hot to keep your hand in but not yet boiling. Let it sit for 2 hours heating, stirring and topping off water after about an hour. Remove from the heat and let it cool, pop it in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Repeat the heat and freeze steps at least one more time.

You can substitute propylene glycol or vegetable glycerine if you can't find lecithin, you can even put nothing extra in but it wont be as potent. You can even forego the grinding and still get a good result, but if you have access to a freezer please do freeze it as it makes a huge difference. Heat > freeze > heat > freeze, it really helps release all the goodies as the freezer makes ice crystals that shreds the ABV on the cellular level.

Once you have your coconut oil (you can use cheap coconut oil, I use this stuff: http://amzn.com/B00A2A88ZW ), I also add in a few drops of lemongrass oil, some believe the myrcene in it helps with potency, even if that's bull it still helps make it smell better and helps with any burps you get eating the oil not tasting like ass. If you're the type that tends to get gas from eating ABV you can help a bit by pouring the hot oil through a cheese cloth lined wire mesh strainer, you'll have to go slow and help force the oil through with a rubber spatula or something like that since the oil will start to filter through very slowly.

To: sassyma


From: DarkOctober


Now that it's a new day, I hope you're feeling a little better and your good karma is starting to kick in. Just in case it hasn't, karma, quick!


Weird and random things happen to me all the time. One of the latest things to happen was just the other day, my boyfriend and I were quoting Robin Hood, Men in Tights and the line was, "A toll is a toll. And a roll is a roll. If we don't get no toll's, then we don't eat no rolls" (I think we were making rolls for dinner). Now, keep in mind this movie is from the 1993, so it was totally random. Now for the weird part. I very rarely venture out of RAOA cause most people are dicks, but I ended up clicking on a thumbnail and reading the comments. Third comment from the top was the quote we had been saying from Robin Hood...it was pretty weird to say the least!


If I win, I would love this peppermint oil($6.15 under new and used with free shipping) I like to put a few drops on a tissue then suck it up in my vacuum for a nice clean scent :) Thanks for the contest!

Oh I love hand made soaps!

Thyme oil would be an awesome additive to your soaps because it is a natural anti bacterial that was once used as anti fungal/cleanliness not only for wounds but in baths for royalty due to these reasons.

Although this steam mop is an expensive item, I think it is a worthy item to add to your wishlist based on their ability to clean without chemicals. Not only will it clean hard floors, it will clean carpets as well!

Seriously really want to try some of your hand made soap.

Fear cuts deeper than swords.

1 something grey

2 something reminiscent of rain Well it's a rainbow necklace and without rain you don't get a rainbow ;)

3 unusual food related item um yeah talk about yummy dreams hehe

4 something for someone else a psy gangnam guy mask for Liz. She swears she's going to marry that man lol

5 a book you should read One of my favorite memoirs of all time by Frank McCourt growing up dirt poor in Ireland. I would like to read a thousand times

6 item less than a dollar an mp3 from the 80s oh yeah!!

7 something about cats, nothing on my list, will edit soon

8 something beautiful but not useful this shirt is lovely but I have no clue where I'd ever wear it.

9 a movie Grease!! Everyone should see it because it's effing amazing!

10 for hurting zombies You could attack them with this amazing pizza cutter that looks like a saw!!

11 profound impact would be this awesome stream mop, cleaning is getting difficult for me sure to health issues and this would make life easier

12 add on item eyebrow shapers

13 most expensive I have no computer at the moment. I use a kindle. I need a computer to keep me business organized amongst other reasons.

14 bigger than a bread box, well a bread box could fit inside this laundry bag

15 This pretty ring is smaller than a golf ball

16 This peppermint oil smells wonderful

17 sfw toy would be this belching hamburger keychain

18 back to school zipper pouch to keep your lunch money in

19 my current obsession is kitchen or cooking gadgets hence this adorable ice cream cone hinged container

20 awe inspiring....umm sock monkey headphones...amiright??


Bonus item made in Oregon hand warmer clay mug

Bonus item

I would be very careful with using Vaseline as an occlusive. Definitely patch test it for a prolong period (like 2 weeks) before going all out. Better to have a small patch of blemishes than a face full of it. It does sound like your skin might benefit from something exfoliating like the C20 to help with dullness, but without some good hydrating & occlusive products, that will just land you in trouble.


My HG hydrating & moisturizing 'products':


DYI Witch Hazel, HA, & Glycerin toner (sometimes I add a few drops of high linoleic facial oil or tea tree oil to the mixture). This is my, 'I screwed up my face using too much acne medication/trying a new product that it hates' savior. I know for a fact my skin response very well to these 3 items mixed together & I can always turn to this DYI toner without risk of a reaction. It isn't hydrating enough for me just to use it without a cream of some sort, but it is the figurative lifejacket of skincare routine.



Carezone Doctor's Solution Dematology Hydra Toner, this the most hydrating toner I've ever come across that doesn't break me out.


Carezone Doctor's Solution Dematology H.A. Cream, this cream is on the heavier side, but damn if it doesn't hydrate & moisturize my skin without causing a bad reaction.


Mediheal Mediental Balhyo-Jinjeong Healing Mask is the best damned face mask I've ever used (thank you, Snow White & Asian Pear!) Comfortable to use, crazy moisturizing, & soothing as all get out. The blue, yellow, & purple versions are extremely nice, but the green one has my heart!

I tried to go with cheaper, more accessible Asian & Western products, & soooooo much regret, especially in regards to the toner & cream. As long as they make that those 2 Carezone products & that Mediheal mask, I will be a loyal customer! My only regret is they aren't the easiest to buy. I usually get all 3 off Koreadepart but I may try another vendor the next time I need to order them.


If you're not sensitive to snail, the COSRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence might be the way to go. It's got a pretty limited ingredient list & it's easy to get a hold of without breaking the bank.

Please keep in mind that my face was a tiny bit angry in the pictures from last night as I had just finished OCM. The morning pictures are from right after I woke up, before doing any of my morning routine. :)

My skin type: Pretty dry, acne-prone (obviously), prone to redness. I also have dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking) which creates a lot of scabs/scars.

PM Routine:

• Makeup/sunscreen removal with my concoction of ~3 parts Johnson's Aloe and Vit E Baby Oil + 1 part NOW Foods Sweet Almond Oil + Tea Tree Oil (There are ~15 drops total in my 3 oz bottle of oil concoction)
  
  
• Quick cleanse with CeraVe Foaming Cleanser to remove the makeup-infused oil
  
  
• Heavy-duty OCM for 5-10 minutes with my oil concoction (I really need to make up a better name for that haha)
  
  
• Thorough cleanse with Cerave Foaming
  
  
• Apply Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid (NOTE: This is actually listed as Clear Extra Strength Acne Exfoliant on the PC website, but it's called Anti-Redness on the product's page)
  
• Wait for the BHA to dry, then apply Silk Naturals 8% AHA Toner
  
• Immediately before turning off the lights to go to sleep (at LEAST 20 minutes after applying the AHA), apply Pond's Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream
  
  
  And done!
  
  Seriously guys, I feel like a superhero with amazing healing powers! Thank you all so much for the advice and guidance. <3

I bought this because it was on Prime and was cheap enough to test it out. I was also looking at the pure myrcene that is about double the cost shipped. It does look like it's food grade but I wasn't sure if it was worth it just to test out how myrcene acts as a potentiator. Considering the capsules smell like a metric fk ton of lemon after I store them. Also, my burps tastes like a super lemonhead candy bomb went off in my gut. It doesn't really bother me but, I could see other having an issue potentially. Hope that helps :)

I was having this issue too about a month ago! I was putting chapstick on like crazy and it wasn't helping. I think it is because I drool at night, which I read can be a cause (which if you started using the invisilign it would make sense that it might be trapping bacteria in your mouth and drool). It does look like angular cheilitis, but I'm not a doctor.


I'd try some tea tree oil mixed with some vitamin E oil. Tea tree oil is a natural antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial, and you don't need to use a lot (it's potent!) so it is an effective an inexpensive treatment. You can usually find tea tree oil at the pharmacy or the grocery store, but if not you can get it online or at health food type stores. The vitamin E oil they should have at the pharmacy or grocery store as well, but if you have any vitamin E capsules you can crack one open and apply it.

I also read that this problem can occur when your immune system is weakened, which can happen when you're stressed or haven't been eating enough nutritional foods. It wouldn't hurt to add a multivitamin and some vitamin C. I know when I started taking vitamins, the corners of my mouth cleared up in a couple weeks.

I've been getting mine from the same store for 20 years and I have never paid more than $5-7 unless it's something like frankincense. Friend of mine got me a DoTerra lavender oil as a gift (she's not a hun and it was a thoughtful gift) and I looked up the price... $28. I can get twice as much edit: the same amount for $5. It's an insane mark up. And then they tell you to use way more than you need and put it in everything.

They're not totally useless, they just aren't 'cure alls'. They're good for a few minor ailments, just not what the sellers claim. Lavender is calming and de-stressing, peppermint can settle nausea, eucalyptus clears the sinuses, and bergamot covers the smell of pot smoke really nicely. Aromatherapy and traditional medicine have been around for ages, but these huns act like they rediscovered some long lost secret...

Edit: I went and checked the prices out of interest in case people wanted to see the comparison between a standard essential oil from DoTerra, a reputable high street store, and Amazon.

DoTerra charges $28 for 15ml. I can get it here for approx $7 (taking into account size difference and currency), and that's from a retail store in a nice area with actual business costs and staff who have some knowledge of aromatherapy that isn't just 'use oils for everything!!). So DoTerra is literally charging 4x what I would pay in my local store.

If you want to compare it to a business that doesn't have a storefront overhead... you can get the same quantity of oil here on Amazon for $5.. DoTerra is 5.6x more expensive.

Grapeseed Oil and Jojoba Oil. I mix about a quarter-sized puddle of jojoba, and add a nickle sized puddle of grapeseed. I rub it all over my face, then remove the makeup and oil with a hot, wet rag.

Pros:

• removes any kind of makeup. Lip tar, waterproof mascara, foundation...it all goes. Nothin stands a chance.
  
  
• It's pretty cheap. Those two bottles last me over a year, and I use each oil for other things as well.
  
  
• It's easy on my sensitive, easily irritated skin
  
  Cons:
  
  
• grapeseed oil smells funny. I don't like it, and I'm thinking of switching to just jojoba.
  
  
• LAUNDRY! I use cheapy washrags from target, and eventually they just dont wash up well. I replace them about every 6-7 months.
  
  
• Not Travel Friendly.
  
  This is the best way I've found of cleansing my face and removing my makeup at the same time. My skin is much better overall for it. I like it much better than wipes, which was what I used previous. I'm one of those weirdos that must remove all traces of makeup before bed. No raccoon eyes for me in the morning!

I really should get to sleep too :p

I could really use one of these essential oils for my homemade cleaning products and hair rinses. I'm on a pretty tight budget for the nest few months so a little luxury like a pretty smell makes a big difference.

Happy gifting and it's good to have you here :)

I am so happy for you! I hope you enjoy your new job.

You would like this because, well, books + party game! I would like this because I am starting my essential oils collection and I do not have this one, but could utilize it for my digestion issues.

Thanks for having fun with us!

No problem.

I had some issues where I kept changing something in it and messing all my progress up. Been doing much better now that I realized I was the problem. Seems like a lot in writing, but it really isn't much.
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AM:

• Wash hands
  
  
• Wash face with Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser gently using kojac sponge
  
  
• Pat dry with washcloth
  
  
• Apply Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera with a cotton square/circle
  
  
• After shaking to mix, pat on CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to which I had previously added almost .5 fl oz/15mL of 100% pure tea tree oil. (I think I read that it should be no more than 10% tea tree oil.) Last time I used Now tea tree oil but I have also used Jason.
  
  
• Wait a while and sunscreen before going out, added to help scarring. Not sure if the one I had been using was good for my skin though so I won't put a brand here.
  
  I mainly use the kojac sponge because it cuts down on me picking the flacky skin off my face which tended to be the gateway to me picking acne or peeling off scabs.
  
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  PM:
  
  (I do my face wash last step in the shower even though places tend to recommend against it because of the heat; if I turned up the heat a lot during my shower, I turn it down to wash my face. It seemed to me that I used more heat in the sink after showering since my hands can stand heat better than the rest of my body.)
  
  
• Wash face and neck with Hado Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam (Harsher so I prefer it at night.)
  
  
• Pat dry with towel before drying any other part of my body. (I go face, hair, upper back, rest of me and don't lay a towel on my back after showering since that seemed to cause acne.)
  
  
• Apply Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera with a cotton square/circle
  
  
• After shaking to mix, pat on Differin Gel
  
  
• Pat on same CeraVe Moisturizing Cream as above to face and neck.
  
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  Shower details:
  
  I use shampoo/conditioner that doesn't contain sulfates. I know my one friend realized that sulfates in her shampoo were likely what was causing her back to break out. I use this which is expensive but it lasts me a year even though I tend to overuse it.
  
  I also wash in the following order: shampoo, conditioner (leave in), private areas with water, wash my hands with my body soap (Dr. Bronner's), then my shoulders/back before any other part since that seemed to cut down on back acne as well. Last, in order, I wash my armpits, groin (not the inside of genitals, I mean my groin pit?? [Where my leg bends] I cover my genitals to keep soap out of that area.), feet. Then I rinse out the conditioner and do my face wash routine.
  
  Edit: Also forgot to mention that I avoid letting soap sit on my skin. Trial and error seems to show that that causes me to breakout as well so I rinse it off as I go.
  
  I don't change my pillowcase every night but I flip them. I have two pillows I sleep on and I sleep once on each before changing the pillowcase.
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  I would definitely recommend changing one thing or adding one thing at a time and patch testing if you can.
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  ETA: If your acne is severe, I'd still recommend a dermatologist when you can go. Or maybe talking to your primary doctor even. My HRT prescriber, for my acne, prescribed me Doxycycline and Tretinoin at one point. I don't use either, currently, but you can try using a non-dermatologist if you don't have any other option.
  
  Edit2: Clarified some minor things.

I'd wash them with citronella scented prodects or use rose geranium to repel them. I've found that the most helpful as I work outside 90% of the year in southern Virginia. I've also invested in Insect Shield Co. to treat my clothing and a bandana to wear under my hat. It's amazing what the permethrin treatment has done and how few ticks are still brave enough to jump on me.

These are extreme measures but braid or pull their hair back and high and put some deet on their neck and that should also help.

As for getting them off when they're latched, I have no real tips other than try your best and a doctor's visit wouldn't hurt too. Be cautious of ALL the tick borne illnesses, not just lyme.

Citronella wash: https://www.rei.com/product/833069/sea-to-summit-citronella-wilderness-wash-85-fl-oz?CAWELAID=120217890000751668&cm_mmc=PLA_Google|404_190396|8330690001|none|_kenshoo_clickid_|aud-553371945779:pla-460318788123&lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA|404_190396|8330690001|none|_kenshoo_clickid_&kclid=_kenshoo_clickid_&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dnmBRACEiwAmMYGOSAWR06HvzoZNAKiZuE-OWa6IrB3ctr9dw7MBKINwHsd-ZpurS6i1xoCwOQQAvD_BwE

Rose geranium: Best Geranium Essential Oil Pure Certified Organic Therapeutic Grade 10ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQ67MXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d2S1CbBQJJJZ0

Insect shield: https://www.insectshield.com/

1. Something that is grey. (Wish List)
   
2. Something reminiscent of rain. (Music)
   
3. Something food related that is unusual. (Candy/Snacks)
   
4. Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) Breath mints for my doggies because they like to lick my face, which is gross when their breath stinks. (Pumpkin/Petey)
   
5. A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! I read a free sample, and it is absolutely hilarious! (books)
   
6. An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
   
7. Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) (Pumpkin/Petey)
   
8. Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it.
   
9. A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? It teaches that you must face the demons of your past in order to achieve inner peace. And it's hilarious. (Wish List)
   
10. Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.
    
11. Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals.
    
12. One of those pesky Add-On items. (Wish List)
    
13. The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? We currently have a similar set, but two of the springs have fallen out under my seat, and the back cushion covering is pulling apart. This would be to replace those. (Nice things I don't need right now)
    
14. Something bigger than a bread box. EDIT A bread box is typically similar in size to a microwave. I think this is bigger than a bread box... (Wish List)
    
15. Something smaller than a golf ball. (Wish List)
    
16. Something that smells wonderful.
    
17. A (SFW) toy. (Wish List)
    
18. Something that would be helpful for going back to school. (Wish List)
    
19. Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. This combines two of my current obsessions - reading and My Little Pony. (Books)
    
20. Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.
    
    Fear cuts deeper than swords.

Honestly, I like the MR11 for new(er) folks to start off with. It isn't ridiculously short, it isn't ridiculously long. It has a good neutral feel even though it is fully stainless (the handle).

Ummm, besides that.... the kit will come with an Alum bloc.

Back to the Amazon purchase, one thing that I'd recommend always having on hand from there that has been my favorite for the past few months or so are going to be:

Thayers

and

Tea Tree Oil

I can't really think of anything else off the bat right now.... I'd say that I am selling my Merkur Futur, but I don't think that I'd recommend that as a beginner razor at all. Maybe once you want to try something more aggressive and adjustable that is affordable down the road.

For my (future) sub ohm mech modders out there. Here is a quality setup that will allow you to rebuild to your heart's delight. I recommend a minimum of 4 batteries.

• 1x Emit Vapor Shotgun - http://www.vapercompany.com/Emit-Vapor-Shotgun-p/b10evs.htm
  
  
• 1x Trident V2 Atomizer (adjustible air flow and slotted posts are great.) - http://www.shopmvg.com/products/trident-v2
  
  
• 1x 100ft roll of 28awg Kanthal A1 wire - http://www.amazon.com/Kanthal-Wire-28-Gauge-Resistance/dp/B00FBSVQX6/
  
  
• 1x Wire Cutting tool - http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-170-Maximum-Cutting-Capacity/dp/B00FZPDG1K/
  
  
• 1x Ohm Meter - http://101vape.com/meters/170-ohms-meter.html
  
  
• 1x Cotton Roll (to use as wicks) - http://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Roll-Sterile-12-1-56/dp/B0008F6HOU/
  
  
• ?x Vape Juice (pick as many as you like) - http://www.vaportrailsnw.com/
  
  
• 4x 18650 batteries. Currently Sony VTC4 batteries are the best on the market. - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-US18650VTC4-2100mAh-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00J470LTA/
  
  
• 1x Efest LUC Charger (easy to use and LCD display helps) - http://www.amazon.com/Efest-Charger-Digital-Battery-Readout/dp/B00GK7JMJ2/
  
  optional
  
  
• Small Carrying Case - http://illuminationsupply.com/battery-carriers-c-48_49/ecig-mod-zippered-carry-case-p-963.html#.U06cnPldX8A
  
  
• Large Carrying Case - http://www.amazon.com/16-Bottle-Essential-Presentation-Portfolio-5-15ml/dp/B0007SMXRI/

I use rosehip oil as a moisturizer and before I put on makeup! I have this one! I’ve used argan oil in the past and liked it even more, but I was convinced the one I tried was making me break out. I would suggest you maybe try that out, too, though! :)

I know this is an old thread, but I saw your question never really got answered.

Carrier oil, the oil that makes up the majority of your mix, can probably be found your local health food store, organic grocery, hippie/smoke shop or maybe even Fred Meyer. You can also get essential oils from the same places. They're the oil that puts off the smell, and they can have benefits in themselves.

Or honestly you can order everything you need from Amazon.

Jojoba oil (carrier oil):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GJX58PE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1464522016&sr=8-1&keywords=jojoba+oil&pi=SY200_QL40

Cederwood oil (essential oil):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MGWIMK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1464522084&sr=8-1&keywords=cedarwood+oil&pi=SY200_QL40

Tea tree oil (essential oil):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014UFXCA/ref=mp_s_a_1_11_a_it?qid=1464522236&sr=8-11&keywords=tea+tree+oil

Start with an ounce (30ml) of jojoba oil, add the tea tree and cederwood oils in one drop each at a time.

This should get you started, from here it's just about experimenting and figuring out what you like

The essential oils sold with diffusers are often diluted - These oils are only meant to make a home smell nice.

I purchased my original essential oils at a health and wellness store (the type that sells whey powder and meal replacement mixes), though you can often find them online for lower prices. I know the brand I use isn't the "best," but for adding a little scent to my hair soap and ACV rinse it works great!

There are the two I have:

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Rosemary-Oil-1-Ounce/dp/B000MGOYZE

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Lavender-Oil-1-Ounce/dp/B0009RSP38/

I use about 10 drops per cup of water.

You're welcome. You know: I love how it feels, too. So creamy! I've heard other people on this sub say they hate the smell of rosehip oil. Not me! It smells toasty and warm to me. Plus, the brand I use is a pretty gold/amber color.

The First case is small, but would hold a few cartos/clearos and a few bottles of juice.

The Second case looks to be ideal for a long trip, or to keep in the car/office/house.

The Third case is a little larger than the first and looks like it would accomodate the same as above, plus a charger and a couple of 650s or eGo batteries.

If you can't tell, these are cases used for Essential Oils in aromatherapy. They hold bottles between 5ml and 15ml. Practically made for juice!

I think frankincense was widely used because it was valuable in the ancient world and thus a considerable sacrifice in the old days, but you can easily order it online which is easier than offering him barley and cakes (which were also used as offerings to apollo).

https://www.amazon.com/Frankincense-100-Therapeutic-Grade-Essential/dp/B00O13KZ70

This is the brand I buy and I've had great luck with it:

https://www.amazon.com/Lemongrass-Large-ounce-Best-Essential/dp/B00PHLPK1G/Boil&th=1

Their prices generally range from $10-13 for a 4oz bottle. I've got their tea tree, lemongrass, peppermint, cedarwood, and sage.

Actually I buy mine online! [This] (http://www.amazon.com/Aura-Cacia-Natural-Harmonizing-Grapeseed/dp/B0001TPRJE/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1422457134&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=aura+cacia+grapeseed) is the exact one I use and this big bottle has been lasting me forever.

I think oil cleansing and moisturizing have both helped my oily skin, but I still get greasy on my nose and forehead. If you wear makeup, my best tip for oily skin it to apply a loose powder before your foundation, and then another application of powder after foundation (people often call this the Wayne Goss method if you want to read more about it). I like Ben Nye Translucent Loose Powder and Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation for my oily skin. I still blot about twice a day, but it's not as crazy as it used to be.

Are you located in the US? You can get EO at pretty reasonable prices from Amazon: amazon.com/Lemongrass-Large-ounce-Best-Essential/dp/B00PHLPK1G

I've used this brand with good results.

I also react poorly with any SSRI antidepressant, but this is an old tricyclic antidepressant which has very minimal side effects. You take it right before bed so you'll wake up a bit groggy. But the rest of the day is pretty smooth.

Try peppermint oil immediately. It will give you instant relief.

http://www.amazon.com/Heathers-Tummy-Tamers-Peppermint-Capsules/dp/B0002UDK4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406125765&sr=8-1&keywords=peppermint+oil+capsules

or

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Peppermint-Oil-ounce/dp/B00028MKRQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406125773&sr=8-1&keywords=peppermint+oil

I usually shoot it with a shot glass and chug water to chase it. It's been a life-saver.

Yay! I'm so happy to find someone I can help with this! Here's what I use - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00028MKRQ.

You can do what I said above or use an oil diffuser by your bed when you lie down.

like this one!. While I have bought peppermint oil and lavender for scenting homemade beauty products, I'm not sure I want to know what frankincense smells like.

I use Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Skin Ointment for the cold (lips, cheeks, neck). And the regular Tea Tree Oil to help with breakouts. Quick applications after shower. I try to buy the 1-2 oz. Smaller and easier to carry around.

Here is what I went with after a little Amazon research but who knows if it's good:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2CLF3T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QJCFWSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But I've also used Trader Joe's before and they are both just as good as the other imo!

Oh my god don't spend $50 on a diffuser! You can seriously use any glass bottle with a narrow opening, 25 drops of any essential oil from Whole Foods or any health food store/stores that sell tarot cards and witchy shit (or online, like this on amazon), 1/4 cup of a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or safflower oil, and throw that in your glass bottle with some bamboo skewers. Then you have a reed diffuser and tons of refills, and you can mix essential oils for whatever scent you want.

Forgot to answer migraine question. Excedrin kind of helps, but I'm a bit gun shy of that medication. I took it for a while and actually got hooked - ugly, huh? I've seen a neurologist and suffered from migraines since my teenage years. At one point I had them as much as three times a week. I'm on Topamax daily preventive and have a couple of reactive options as well. OTC stuff doesn't work too well.

Few things you might try immediately at onset:

• Antihistamine like benadryl washed down with a coke or coffee. The combo of antihistamine and caffeine work well - I found this out from a friend who paid about $5000 Stanford study.
  
  
• Peppermint essential oil rubbed into your temples and forehead. I even get up into my hairline where my migraine is. I don't know if you've seen the product Head-On, but this works better. Lavender essential oil works okay rubbed onto your pillow (or a drop on your light bulb as a ghetto diffuser), but hasn't worked quite as well for me.
  
  
• Lastly, I made a very large cool pack. I bought a high thread-count, hypoallergenic pillowcase and filled it with sushi rice. I sprinkled it with lavender essential oil and keep it in the freezer. Bam - way cheaper than something you'd buy online.

We will have to try this out this year.

Something like this will work?: https://www.amazon.com/Lemongrass-Large-ounce-Best-Essential/dp/B00PHLPK1G/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485545028&sr=8-3&keywords=lemongrass%2Boil&th=1

As a squeamish female that lives on her own and is plagued with motherfucking Brown Recluse's on a daily basis this is the safest way to keep everything out of the house. Plus, your house will smell amazing.

What is your experience with using Thayer's Witch Hazel toner for oily and acne-prone skin?

I have been getting some zits after a bout of clear skin. I have always had acne-prone and oily skin. I also found tea tree oil on Amazon that has over 25,000 reviews. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJCFWSI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gCT.BbTB4K3E0

I'm not a 100% sure if it should be applied to skin directly or if it needs to be diluted, although people said that it really works to get rid of acne. Thoughts?

Here is the amazon link I bought it from:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MGSJBY/ref=oh_details_o09_s01_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Health food stores, or online.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MGSJBY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Tea-Tree-1-Ounce/dp/B0014UFXCA

Would this be correct for tea tree oil?

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Lemongrass-100%25-Ounce/dp/B000MGSJBY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=lemongrass+extract

Since there seems to still be some confusion

Pepperment Extract

http://www.adamsextract.com/product.asp?productID=10686

Pepperment Oil

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-7586-Peppermint-4oz/dp/B00028MKRQ

One is a drug used for upset tummies (and apparently rat control), the other a yummy flavoring for candies and cookies.

The new kid on the block is Swarm Commander

https://www.amazon.com/Swarm-Lure-Commander-2oz-Bottle/dp/B00NHVOL7C

The old school guy is Lemon grass oil
https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Essential-Oils-Lemongrass/dp/B000MGSJBY


This dude wrote the book on swarms (WARNING PDF) http://www.naturalbeekeeping.com.au/Bait%20Hives%20for%20Honey%20Bees%20-%20Seeley.pdf

Here is a Beesource forum post with people talking about this very issue:
http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?263950-How-do-you-quot-bait-quot-your-swarm-traps

I take a few drops of this. If it's particularly bad I sometimes put a larger amount in a gel capsule. It is VERY potent, you might just go straight for the gel caps and avoid getting it on your tongue.