What's Stearic acid?

Do you know what's in your hair products 👀? It's easy to watch YouTube and then get so frustrated that you can get those same ingredients from your local store without wondering, is this what I should use? Will this dry out my hair? What are all these acids and additives; I just don't get it! 

I just bought some vitamin E with some ingredients like stearic acid and Sorbitan; it's important to me to know what's on my roots. A lot of natural products include additives like these as an emulsifier. FYI an emulsifier is an additive that helps oils and water based ingredients mix. I hope this article will help you get to know your hair products.

9 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore

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The good news is that regular screening and follow-up care can prevent most deaths from cervical cancer. Even better, you can get screened at no cost to you. The health care reform act covers cervical cancer screenings, part of a "well-woman visit."

What's equally important is for you to be aware of the warning signs of cervical cancer, which may not cause any symptoms at first (when they are pre-cancers or early cancers), but later on, may affect you with pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding.

Here are the signs of cervical cancer:

• Bleeding after intercourse

• Bleeding after menopause

• Bleeding between periods

• Bleeding after douching

• Bleeding following a pelvic exam

• Having heavier menstrual periods than usual or ones that last longer than usual

• Unusual vaginal discharge

• Pain during sex

• Pelvic pain

Of course, just because you have any of these symptoms doesn't necessarily mean you have cervical cancer. The symptoms could be caused by other conditions, like an infection. But it's wise to schedule an appointment with your health care professional to get checked and, if appropriate, get treated.

The screening guidelines for cervical cancer can be confusing. Most major medical organizations no longer recommend routine yearly screening, but it is important to know what's appropriate for your age, personal history and risk factors. You can read all about the new guidelines here.

#cervicalcancer #check #OBGYN #womenhealth

BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING JOJOBA OIL IN YOUR NATURAL HAIR CARE REGIMEN

Jojoba oil is popular among naturals because of its properties that mimic the body’s natural sebum production.

WHAT IS JOJOBA OIL

Jojoba oil is a liquid produced in the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant. It is native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico.

It is prized for its ability to moisturize skin and hair without clogging the pores. So, yes, jojoba is a moisturizer, and jojoba oil is non-comedogenic (denoting a skin-care product or cosmetic that is specially formulated so as not to cause blocked pores.) .

UNREFINED JOJOBA OIL

Look for unrefined jojoba oil when you’re ready to buy. Unrefined means that the oil has not gone through a ton of processing that would ruin the potency of the oil.

HOW TO USE JOJOBA OIL FOR HAIR

Looking for jojoba oil uses? Here is a list:

• Hot Oil Treatment. Using jojoba as an oil treatment is popular because the oil can leave hair soft, smooth, and silky. To do the treatment, heat 1-2 ounces of the oil in a saucepan to warm. Be careful not to make it too hot. Massage the oil through your hair, place a plastic cap on your head, and leave the jojoba on for 15 minutes. Then rinse your hair and style as usual.

• Jojoba Oil for Scalp. Jojoba helps to balance both dry and oily scalps and can help to relieve itchiness and irritation. Spread the oil onto your fingertips and massage your scalp for a few minutes. Then shampoo.

• Jojoba Oil Hair Mask. Jojoba can help to reverse dry hair. An easy way to reverse dry hair is by doing a jojoba oil hair mask. To make a fresh hair mask, mix together 1 small avocado (mashed), 1 egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil. Then apply to your hair and leave for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the mixture out with cool water and shampoo.

• Jojoba Oil Leave in Conditioner. Looking to leave jojoba in your hair instead of rinsing it out? Make an easy DIY jojoba oil leave in conditioner by adding 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil and 2 tablespoons of your favorite leave-in conditioner to a spray bottle. Fill the spray bottle with distilled water and add a few drops of essential oils.

• Jojoba Oil Shampoo. You can easily create jojoba shampoo by adding 1-2 tablespoons to your favorite bottle. Or you can buy a shampoo with the oil already in it.

This article is mostly for black hair that is type 4 or type 3, but it is worth mentioning that men can also use jojoba as a beard oil.

#jojobaoil #classynatural #detanglenaturalhair #shortnaturalhair #blacknatural #quicknaturalhairstyle