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    • Fatty Acids, Part 3: Lauric Acid

      By Learning Hair And Skin Naturally | Author Blog Posts – Tue, Nov 22, 2011 1:50 PM EST

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      Lauric acid, known as dodecanoic acid, has an affinity for protein. So, products with a high amount of this acid will pair well with hydrolyzed proteins. Lauric acid is known to fight hair loss due to its anti-microbial nature. Microbial activity is a significant reason for hair loss so it is believed that oils consisting of lauric acid will aid with this problem.... Although, the microbial activity in lauric acid is not enough to work on its own without other ingredients to combat hair loss.

      FYI: Coconut oil is great for providing moisture to the skin and hair. This oil may cause problems for acne prone skin since it clogs pores. The oil contains more than ten percent of myristic acid which is not always a friend to the skin as it sometimes causes acne breakouts and skin irritation. The typical composition of coconut oil contains between thirteen to eighteen percent of myristic acid.

      Below are some oils that

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    • Fatty Alcohols: Hair & Skin Care

      By Learning Hair And Skin Naturally | At Home – Tue, Nov 22, 2011 1:45 PM EST

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      Fatty alcohol is really beneficial for the hair and skin in a variety of ways. I'm sure you've read the words cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, or stearyl alcohol on a product listed as one of the ingredients. Fatty alcohol sources can be obtained from animals, plants, or a completely synthetic process. Fatty alcohols provide conditioning and manageability for the hair and cetyl alcohol enhances Behentrimonium Methosulfate, a very popular conditioner and emulsifier that is made from rapeseed oil. Fatty alcohols help to give and enhance that silky/soft feeling we like for our hair and skin.

      Fatty alcohols are different from non-fatty alcohols, the big difference between fatty and non-fatty alcohols are the number of carbons in the molecules. A non-fatty alcohol has a lower number of carbons such as one through nine which makes this ingredient a drying substance.

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    • Having Fun On A Budget

      By Learning Hair And Skin Naturally | Work + Money – Tue, Aug 9, 2011 3:37 AM EDT

      Who said having fun has to be expensive? Having a lack of funds is unfortuately the norm for many people due to the economy. Yet, there are activities that people can partake in to still have a good time. The most important thing when having fun on a budget is to keep an open mind so that you're open to the positive experience that can be enjoyed.


      1. Volunteer

      Volunteering exposes individuals to different types of people that one may not meet otherwise. It is also a rewarding experience to help a beneficial change occur in the lives of other people. The opportunities to volunteer are limitless: homeless shelters, working as a staff member for charities, working with little league teams, offering time to (adult and juvenile) mentorship programs, and more.

      Volunteering allows you to learn a skill or share skill while enjoying a hobby. Helping a local production (theater, dance, opera, etc.) or museum can be a wonderful experience by discovering or developing unknown

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