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Here's What You Want To Know Before Putting Coconut Oil On Your Skin
Coco-not?
For some people, coconut oil is the beauty fluid of the gods.
Coconut oil is usually used as part of the oil cleansing method — or the practice of applying nutrient-rich oils to dissolve the sometimes pore-clogging oil produced by your face — or as an overall moisturizer. And people SWEAR by it.
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There are even people with oily skin who swear by using coconut oil on their faces.
"People with oily or acne-prone skin tend to dry out their skin with aggressive cleansers, which can cause the skin to overcompensate by producing more oil," dermatologist Dr. David E. Bank, director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, tells BuzzFeed Life. "A coconut oil might do a better job of sealing and protecting the skin, but it varies from person to person."
And coconut oil also has a lot of other skin-loving properties...
"Coconut oil contains skin soothers like vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and lauric acid, which is a fatty acid that has been shown in a study to have anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties," dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah of Smarter Skin Dermatology tells BuzzFeed Life. For ultimate absorption, massage it between between yours hands to take it from a harder form to a liquid consistency.
But it can be pore-blocking.
"Coconut oil is considered a 4 on the 0–5 comedogenicity scale, which is a list of pore-blocking ingredients with 0 being non-pore-blocking and 5 being incredibly pore-blocking," says Shah. In short: You could definitely break out from it.
21 DIY Gifts Your Mom Will Love This Mother's Day
Because homemade is ALWAYS better.
Make a chocolate flower bouquet.
Perfect for any chocolate lover. Find out how to make it here.
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Paint a Mason jar picture frame.
Find out how to make it here.
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Make some tiny photo magnets.
Show off your family year round. Find out how to make it here.
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Make a photo candle.
Light up your mom's life with this gift! Find out more here.
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10 Amazing Stretches That Feel SO Good
Stretch it. Stretch it real good. Try these easy stretches before or after a workout, or any other time.
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BuzzFeed Life spoke with personal trainer Mary Jane Detroyer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., who recommended these 10 easy stretches. She says they'll help reduce muscle soreness, lower your stress, and minimize your risk of injury, while improving athletic function and performance. Pretty great.
The best part: You can do these stretches anytime you need to, and pretty much anywhere. Just make sure that you ease into them slowly if you haven't already warmed up, so you don't hurt yourself. Also if any of this is painful, you either shouldn't stretch as deeply or you should stop doing the stretch altogether. Feeling stiff is normal, and some people will be more flexible than others. But you want this to feel good, not bad.
If you want to give your abs a stretch:
You should feel this one in both your upper and lower abdominals. This feels great after doing sit-ups or planks.
Here's how to do it:
1. Lie down and roll over onto your stomach with your forehead down on the ground.
2. Bring your hands by your chest and your elbows by your ribs.
3. Push your hips into the floor and slowly raise your head and your chest up away from the floor towards the ceiling.
4. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
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If you want to stretch those hip flexors:
You should feel this stretch on the front of your leg, up high where it meets your pelvic bone. This one will feel especially great if you sit at your desk all day.
Here's how to do it:
1. Standing, raise both hands straight up in the air in line with your shoulders.
2. Take one foot and step back into a slight lunge, making sure your back heel is lifted up off the ground.
3. Lean up and back until you feel the stretch.
4. Try to hold the position for up to 15 seconds.
5. Release and repeat with opposite leg.
Don't
• Lean back further than you can maintain balance or hold the position comfortably. This could lead to you possibly hurting yourself.
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What's The Worst Thing That's Ever Happened To You While Camping?
Tell us your horror stories.
Camping is the most divisive outdoor activity.
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Either you enjoy nothing more than pitching a tent and spending a night under the stars...
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...or you think that all human beings should stay where they belong: in actual dwellings with plumbing and electricity.
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Whether you love it or hate it, everyone can agree on one fact: there are so many ways for things to go wrong.
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Sequels To Famous Poems
Just like blockbuster movies, great poems often get their own sequels.
"The Road Not Taken, Part II"
- Robert Frost
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"Because I could not stop for Death again"
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"Another Ode on a Grecian Urn"
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"Harlem: The Sequel"
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