Easy to use

One of the great things about coconut oil is how easy it is to use. It is colorless and has a fresh smell. At room temperature, the oil is going to have a solid buttery form. However, once it reaches 77 degrees Fahrenheit it will melt to a clear liquid. You can just use your fingers to let it melt and apply, there is no need to heat it anywhere else.

The proven benefits

In 1999, the effects of coconut oil on prevention of hair damage were studied in Mumbai, India. The study found some interesting results. They found that coconut oil hair broke by the force of the comb, prevented the lifting of the surface cuticle, penetrated water into the hair, and provided a lubricating film…even on chemically altered hair. They found that it could reduce the protein loss for damaged and undamaged hair when used as a grooming product before and after washing the hair.

It serves as a conditioner

Because it has so many different proteins, it can improve the condition of damaged hair, promote healthy hair, and keep your scalp healthy. When it is applied topically, it can help prevent hair loss and hair breakage. If you apply it before you wash your hair, you can ensure that the shampooing process does not strip your hair of its natural oils. This gives you clean hair that still has the necessary oils to remain healthy.

It serves as a moisturizer

Coconut oil is a great moisturizer, which is essential for hair growth. Because coconut oil strengthens the hair, it lessens the chances of damage or breakage. This means your hair can grow much longer and remain healthy. You could use it as a perfect daily moisturizer for your hair. Using coconut oil also allows you to go a little longer between using some of the harsher chemical alternatives.

If you try coconut oil for your hair health, you are going to notice the difference yourself. After trying it for a month, you will never want to go without it again.

If you haven’t tried Biosilk Silk Therapy before – you are missing out! This lightweight, silky smooth formula is great for any hair type. Not only does it make your hair look silky, shiny and smooth, but it nourishes the hair, smooth’s the cuticle and helps repair split ends. This treatment can be used daily, weekly or any time in between, and will leave you will leave you with beautiful, healthy looking hair. What many don’t know is that Biosilk Silk Therapy also contains sunscreen, to help protect the hair from harmful rays, AND can double up as a skin moisturizer!

How do you apply?

1. Wash and condition your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner. The manufacturer recommends using Biosilk Silk Therapy Shampoo and Biosilk Silk Therapy Conditioner for best results.

2. Apply a small amount to the top of your scalp and/or through and to the ends of your hair. For short or fine hair use a dime size amount and for longer hair use an amount the size of a quarter. The best option is to start small and apply more as needed so that you don’t apply more than your hair can handle and end up looking greasy.

3. Blow dry and style your hair as usual. Biosilk can be applied to both wet and dry hair so feel free to add a touch more to tame any remaining fly-aways and frizzy hair.

Stockn’Go Customer Reviews of Biosilk Silk Therapy:

“As always, the Biosilk is a wonderful product and a great bargain whether purchased as one or in bulk.”

“I use this product on my frizzy natural curly hair and it smooth’s it well taking away the frizz. It is lightweight and smells good.”

“I put Bio Silk on my hair daily. Makes my hair shine and looks twice as full. I love it. Plus it is half the price of my beauty salon. Great Buy.”

“I use this product and no other (except sun screen)for all of my skin care. I have had it absolutely clear up my psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, and fade old scars to where they are barely visible. I use it daily on my lips and haven’t had my lips chap or split since I began using it several years ago.”

“This is the one product in my Hair and Skin collection that I use for everything. I love the way it smells, the absolute ease of application and how it makes my skin feel (soft and supulent) and my hair (shiny and smooth). I recommend this product to anyone with dry skin and is looking to use something simple and smart.”

Check out the great deals on Biosilk hair care that Stockn’Go.com is offering right now.  A 2.26 oz. bottle of Biosilk Silk Therapy can be purchased for $8.99 on Stockn’Go.com.  That beats even Wal-marts price of $13.98!

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Recently, Consumer Reports did a study on body moisturizers, and the results were surprising, to say the least. Do you need to spend a lot of money to avoid dry skin? Let’s find out. Here’s how the study worked:

Twenty-six female staffers helped us out. In our temperature- and humidity-controlled lab, we measured the skin moisture on their bare legs in the morning with a special device. Then we applied the lotions and measured again after 2 hours, 5 hours, and 24 hours. Many of the products are claimed to moisturize up to 24 hours, and the ratings are based on that time frame.

Sixteen other staffers took home the four pairs of look-alike products. (We covered the labels.) A panel of 10 used the highest- and lowest-scoring lotions side by side. Our sensory panelists assessed each lotion’s scent and feel.

What they found in the study:

All lotions left skin more moist, but top-rated brands were about twice as effective as (other) brand(s)… Our staffers had no preference when they compared look-alike pairs. But most thought the highest-scoring lotion moisturized better than the lowest-scoring one.

What was the favorite? One of the lowest-costing lotions in the study. Surprise, surprise. You don’t have to pay a lot to moisturize your skin, and sometimes better products are less expensive. Good news for us penny-pinchers. And the winner is …

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream scored the highest. It has almost no aroma, can be used on the entire body, and is even good for use on the face. It’s a moisturizer ideal for dry, sensitive skin. Cetaphil is fragrance free, and does not contain irritants like lanolins and parabens. It actually binds moisture to your skin, so you don’t lose it throughout the day. That’s good news for the upcoming winter months. If you have trouble with chapping or your skin drying out during those cold winter days, Cetaphil can help keep that from happening.

Do you use Cetaphil? I must admit, I haven’t. I am certainly going to try it now, however. Tell me your thoughts on twitter, Facebook, or leave me a comment here on the blog.

Olay Total Effects Moisturizer promises visibly younger looking skin. I’m aging (slowly, slowly I tell you!), so I decided to try it out and see what it could do for me.

Olay Total Effects promises 7 anti-aging therapies in one product. It claims to provide the total anti-aging power of a moisturizer fused with vitamins and anti-oxidants. It’s color and fragrance-free. I was happy to see the words ‘dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic’ (which means it won’t clog pores). It’s oil-free and fast-absorbing, important factors in any moisturizer that I choose.

It went on smooth, and felt non-greasy. I like that; I have skin that is oily in the t-zone, so I don’t wear oily moisturizer. I also have sensitive skin, prone to breakouts. I’m happy to report that this product left me absolutely breakout-free, as promised.

I used it for several weeks, and I did notice that the fine lines around my eyes seemed reduced. I’m not sure that it improved the tone of my skin or the firmness. It does seem a little firmer, but I’m not sure. How, exactly, does one measure that? If anyone knows, clue me in. It also seemed to fade some of the spots I have acquired from my sun worship. (Really, the spots are just because I’m freckly and I didn’t use a lot of sunblock when I was younger. Sun worship sounds better though, doesn’t it?)

I did really like Olay Total Effects, and I’m going to keep using it. I think it reduced my fine lines, and my face actually does feel a little tauter. It faded my sun spots, and I can’t wait to see what happens after I’ve been using it for a year or so. After I finished my trial run with Total Effects, I started using Olay Regenerist Anti Aging Micro-Sculpting Cream at night. I’ll let you know how that worked out for me, too.

This post is brought to you by blogger Rebecca Fyfe of Mommies of More. Rebecca is an author, blogger, and busy mother to 7 children.

As women, our lives are full of responsibilities, whether work-related or family and child-related. Our time is often spent on taking care of others and we don’t spend nearly enough time on ourselves. Sometimes we need to be reminded that our wants and our needs are just as important as everyone else’s; it is important to take a little time to pamper ourselves.

I can hear you now, telling me that you don’t have the time to pamper yourself, that you are too busy and cannot possibly take time out from your busy schedule to treat yourself with the tender loving care that you need. But taking the time to pamper yourself doesn’t have to mean taking time off from work or spending an inordinate amount of time at any one go. It means just taking ten minutes here and there throughout the day or the week to do something to make you feel better, to make you feel prettier and to help you feel more relaxed.
Here are five simple ways to pamper yourself that won’t take much time.

1. Take a few minutes each morning, when you step out of the shower, to lotion your skin. Pick a lotion that softens and moisturizes, and use a moisturizer with sun protection on your face. You’ll feel the difference such a simple act will make in how your skin feels and looks, and it can help to prevent premature aging and skin damage. Moisturizing your skin can help to minimize the harmful effects on your skin caused by stress and pollution.

2. Paint your fingernails and toenails. You don’t have to take the time and spend money on going for a professional manicure or pedicure. You can do your own quick manicure or pedicure at home by painting on a gloss nail polish or using a nail strengthener and spending a few minutes adding a coat of nail color to your nails. It is a simple thing to do that takes very little time and helps you to remind yourself that you are a beautiful person.

3. Take a bubble bath. At the end of the day, instead of a quick shower and then heading to bed, fill your bathtub with your favorite bath salts or bubble bath and soak in the soothing hot water. Let the heat of the water sooth your muscles and choose a relaxing scent such as lavender to help you relax your mind. Close your eyes and imagine the stress of your day floating away on the bubbles in the bath water.

4. Treat yourself to your favorite ice cream or other dessert. Sometimes it just feels good to indulge yourself a bit on something a bit decadent like some creamy fudge or a rich hot chocolate with whipped cream. Don’t think about the calories; just enjoy the moment and savor the taste.

5. Give yourself a mini make-over. Change your make-up routine. Try some lipstick in a different color than you normally wear. If you normally wear pastel shades, try bolder colors. Try a new color of eye liner or a new brand of mascara. Sometimes you can get into a rut with your make-up routine and changing things, even if just for a day, can help you feel better about yourself and help you to see yourself differently. It means really having to look at yourself and spend time working out what other styles look good on you.

Just spending a few minutes here and there throughout your busy life can mean the world when it comes to reminding yourself that your needs and desires are important. You need to take time to pamper yourself, and with just a moment taken out of your schedule once in a while, you can.