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Aloe Vera is a great humectant for natural hair. A humectant helps create a protective layer on your curls to help with moisture retention.  Used properly, aloe can also provide a light hold for hair, help with scalp issues like dandruff and itch and also strengthen hair. Works well for high porosity hair. Aloe: anti-inflammatory actions that may help reduce scalp irritation moisturizing effect enzyme and fatty acid  help reduce inflammation vitamins C, E, B-12, folic acid, and choline can help nourish and strengthen hair Since all good things have their limits aloe has a few drawbacks.  Aloe is best...

It's that time of year!  What's going on?  Seasonal allergies (play sad music) Allergies can happen when your immune system overreacts to a foreign substance. Your immune system will start making antibodies, that identify a particular allergen as harmful, even though it isn't.  Cause may be: Immune deficiency - low vitamin D - toxins in liver- depending how well you treated yourself in the winter may determine how your allergies will be. Allergies can:  inflame your skin Sinuses  airways   digestive system. Allergies are usually treated with: antihistamines Antihistamine side effects Dry mouth                 ...

Porosity is the measure of your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. When you look at a strand of hair using a microscope, a healthy strand has a smooth surface.

These days there's so much uncertainty and fear waving around.  We have all experienced a little or alot of anxiety at some point.  There's help!  Essential oils can help to soothe you and keep you on track.  Aromatherapy treatment is the act of breathing in the fragrance of essential oils to progress your well-being. One way they work is that by invigorating the scent receptors in your nose, they can send messages to your nervous system. They are also thought to have an impact on the body’s chemical and energy centers. Fragrance based treatment is frequently utilized as a normal...