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Hair Product Ingredient Uses

Arachidyl Alcohol:  This ingredient is used as an emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent, and thickening agent

Behentrimonium Methosulfate: This ingredient is used to give a “slippery” feel in products, as well as for detangling, moisturizing, thickening

Cetearyl Alcohol: This ingredient is used as a emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, foam booster, viscosity control, and is mostly used to help other ingredients

Citric Acid: This ingredient is used to maintain the stability of active ingredients, as a preservative, an acidulant to control pH, and as an antioxidant

Glycerin: This ingredient is used to help prevent breakage, provide some thermal protection, for hydration, and to help with dandruff

Sources: 

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1-eicosanol#section=Uses

http://chemicaloftheday.squarespace.com/todays-chemical/2013/8/30/behentrimonium-methosulfate.html

https://melaninhaircare.com/blogs/ingredients/behentrimonium-methosulfate

https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/texture-enhancer/arachidyl-alcohol.html

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701236-CETEARYL_ALCOHOL-CETEARYL_ALCOHOL-CETEARYL_ALCOHOL-CETEARYL_ALCOHOL/

https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/texture-enhancer/cetearyl-alcohol.html

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Citric-acid

http://acidpedia.org/citric_acid/

https://blacknaps.org/glycerin-in-winter/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5560567/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/

[africanaquarian]

so i guess activated charcoal lattes are the newest latte trend? for why? i hate to break it to y’all but unless you’ve ingested poison recently, activated charcoal has no real benefits. just stick to matcha [polyphenols/ antioxidants] and chai [antioxidants+anti-inflammatory]

[africanaquarian]

also, if you’re on any important medications, and i know a lot of you are, don’t fucking drink these. charcoal doesn’t discriminate. it’ll render your meds useless and absorb them too as well as some other beneficial nutrients

[iwrotesomeofitdown]

^^^^ including hormonal birth control. Don’t fall for the charcoal bullshit. Stay safe.

[ihops-self-help]

bedroom decor ideas

bean bag chairs

books

borderless mirrors

clothes hamper

fairy lights

figurines

floating shelves

ikea furniture

paintings

polaroids/photographs

posters

plants (real and fake succulents, flowers, etc.)

stuffed animals

throw blankets/pillows

[ihops-self-help]

tips: school essentials ✏

bookbag

notebooks

book (to read in free time)

pencils

pens (blue & black)

highlighters

sharpies (i keep black & silver)

scissors

planner

tape

usb drive

mini stapler

sticky notes

calculator

earbuds

portable phone charger

wallet (or at least emergency money)

reusable water bottle

[ihops-self-help]

tips: essays 📝

longer phrases to replace shorter ones

also = in addition to this

always = at all times

because = due to the fact of

by = by means of

can = have the ability to

finally = in the final analysis

for = for the purpose of

in fact = as a matter of fact

like = along the lines of

now = at the present time

point out = draw attention to

yet = in the other hand

[ihops-self-help]

tips: coochie 😻

eat encouraged foods (apples, celery, yogurt, red grapes, watermelon, strawberries, pineapples, cranberries)

drink lots of water

avoid using scented products

pee after sex

always use condoms (but not flavored!)

use your imagination more often than watching porn

wipe front to back

trim her more than shaving

antiobiotics stop birth control from working

use a diva cup if possible (saves on money, helps the environment, & it doesn't disurb your pH levels)

shaving; exfoliate (it's best to use your own exfoliant), shave towards the end of shower (your pores are open & the hair follicles are softened), shave side to side (best with a men's razor w/ 4+ blades), rinse with cold water (to close pores & prevent ingrown hairs), & moisturize with coconut oil

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tips: face 🤦‍♀️

things to avoid: touching (especially with unclean hands), greasy foods, sugary beverages, etc.

drink plenty of water (or at least three bottles)

wear sunscreen when going out

cleanse & moisturize twice daily

exfoliate & use a face mask twice weekly

eat healthier foods

keep pillowcases, makeup brushes, & phone screen clean

get the necessary amount of sleep (8hrs)

remove makeup before going to sleep

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tips: hair 💁‍♀️

do a cold rinse at the end of showers

try to avoid using heat

use a hair mask 1x weekly

wash every other day

towel/air dry

don't brush until dry (to avoid breakage)

avoid washing with harmful ingredients (sulfate, alcohol denat, petroleum, mineral oil, fragrance)

[ihops-self-help]

tips: zero waste 🌎

switch to:

beeswax wrap

bamboo brushes, scrubbers, & toothbrushes

bamboo/metal straws & cutlery

bars of body wash, shampoo, & conditioner

cotton bags, makeup pads, & wipes

diva cups

diy products (cleaning, makeup, skincare, etc.)

eco glitter

mason jars

metal lunchboxes

reusuable cups, dishware, & water bottle

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tips: nails 💅

avoid cutting cuticles

don't bite/chew them

don't get acrylics/gels too often

eat foods that are high in protein

file them in one direction

hydrate cuticles w/ oils

keep dry / avoid excessive moisture

oils to use: almond, castor, coconut, jojoba, tea tree, vitamin e

try biotin / vitamin b7