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Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub D uring the winter I struggled with the embarrassing problem of having dry hands. The dry winter weather has wreaked havoc on my skin in general, so I decided enough was enough. Since many of us are on a budget, I decided to use whatever I have in my pantry to make a simple, easy to use lemon sugar scrub for your skin. You should already have most, if not all, of these items in your kitchen pantry already. If not, these items can be found at your local grocery store for less than $20. Ingredients: 1 medium lemon 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup grapeseed oil ( buy grapeseed oil here. ) 2-3 tbsp honey (optional) 1 tbsp coffee grounds (optional) The amount of the ingredients you use depends on how much you want to make for yourself. I suggest not making too much because the mixture should be used within a month of being made since the items are food items and thus perishable. Directions: Take a medium sized mixing bowl. Add a cup of sugar followed by half a cup of grape...

Coconut Oil Hair Treatment C oconut oil has been used for years in India and the Philippines as a hair treatment.  Other oils such as olive and grapeseed oils are really good for your hair especially for deep conditioning purposes.  However, if you are looking for a hair oil treatment that you don't  need to wash out, then coconut oil is the one you are looking for. Coconut oil helps by reducing the amount of protein lost from harsh everyday elements such as sun, wind, and shampoos.  By cutting down on protein loss, these coconut oil hair treatments help guard against the thinning and deterioration that can occur as we age, which in turn helps reduce hair loss.  More so, some people have even claimed that by massaging coconut oil into their scalps, they witnessed renewed hair growth.  Hey, whatever works, right? This oil is an excellent conditioner and you can use it daily on the midsections and ends of your hair as a leave in conditioner after you shower...