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Old 13-03-2013, 23:07   #36
Sunflower49
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Re: Homemade beauty tips

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Originally Posted by MargaretR View Post
Coconut oil is better than olive oil for frying.
One of these lasts me about 6weeks
Coconut Butter (Coconut Oil), Extra Virgin 1kg - £22.00 : Buy now at Funky Raw Shop
Hmm I'm trying to figure if that's cheaper than where I get mine, or not....I always use coconut oil to fry, and use it as a substitute for oil in things I cook. I've heard that heating olive oil destroys the health benefits as the healthy acids and properties it has only serve purpose when the oil is at a natural temperature. I'm not sure if this is definitely true, or if the same rule applies to coconut oil.
I use coconut oil all over myself and I also put it in the bath when I bathe!

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Originally Posted by susie123 View Post
Well it was a new one on me though I did know what the cooking vessel was. That's what I like about Eric - you often seem to learn something from his posts...

And just for you Sugarmouse...

101 Things to Do with a Dutch Oven 101 Things to Do with A...: Amazon.co.uk: Vernon Winterton: Books
Ah thank you, that's my entertainment for the evening

I feel embarrassed to admit I've not used an oven for 6 weeks-there's something wrong with my partner's (it's recently began tripping the electricity every time it's turned on!) and the temporary accommodation I'm living in I've not done much cooking!

Maybe I should add something fruitful to this thread;

Tea bags applied to a cold sore can make the symptoms pass faster.

Tea tree oil after shaving to help prevent ingrowing hairs and bumps

Chamomile tea with lemon juice can brighten up blonde hair and even slightly lighten it. It's best if you apply the solution as a rinse then sit in the sun-but because we're in Britain, using a hairdryer is a second-best option.

Potato slices are good for puffy eyes and dark circles, cut some to size and place over your (closed!) eyes and lie down for 15-20 minutes (The last part's probably the hardest bit!)The starch in them contains the same enzyme that's used as the 'magic ingredient' in many creams that claim to lighten dark circles..
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