Body-Care, Skin Care

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"Luscious top-quality made-in-Washington skin care products by Moon Valley come in many natural fragrances or unscented if you prefer. -DMcK."

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"Good ol' Dr. Bronner's, still thriving in the 21st century, now in lotion form. Enjoy! -DMcK. "

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"I was shocked to learn that shampoo can be made into a bar. Then once I started using it, I was shocked that we'd never done this before. So much less waste! So easy to control the exact amount you want! You can go for squeaky-clean, or you can do the gray-hair routine by mixing this with your favorite conditioner at the same time. If you're careful to dry out the bar between uses, it will last for a very long time. Incredibly cost-effective but still mild and lightly fragrant. Enjoy! -DMcK. "

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"Slippery, moisturizing, all-natural, lightly fragrant massage oil -- after-bath oil, deep conditioning of dry hair, even face oil. Very mild and safe. Like all other oils, it will eventually oxidize (turn rancid), so if it's a couple years old and you notice "eau de Crayola" off-odor, then please toss it out. Same for all other oils in your bathroom & kitchen, of course. I hope you like this affordable, wonderful massage oil as much as I do! -DMcK. "

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"Excellent lotion, but in bar form, ideal for gardeners hands or dry heels and elbows, even a nice fragrant lip moisturizer! Luscious top-quality made-in-Washington skin care products by Moon Valley come in many natural fragrances or unscented if you prefer. -DMcK."

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"Mist onto clean dry skin as a soothing moisturizer. Leaves a subtle sheen due to its glycerin content. Smells like roses at the gates of heaven. -DMcK. "

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"The antidote to a long day's work or a low mood! Luscious top-quality made-in-Washington skin care products by Moon Valley come in many natural fragrances or unscented if you prefer. -DMcK."

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"Powerfully effective but not overly strong tasting mouthwash with antimicrobial and alkalizing effects. Expensive but well worth it cuz a little goes a long way. -DMcK. "

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"Excellent all-purpose first aid creme for cuts, scraps, or other wounds. Calendula is broad-spectrum antimicrobial and also gets human skin to heal about twice as fast. -DMcK. PS for cancer patients -- This cream will prevent and heal skin damage from radiation therapy, well proven at OHSU. "

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"A tiny amount applied to bruises, swelling, even dark circles under the eyes will reduce swelling, tenderness, and discoloration promptly. Safe for 4x daily usage if needed. DO NOT APPLY TO BROKEN SKIN, as arnicare essentially "chases away" the blood, which gets rid of bruises but can delay healing of cuts or scrapes. Don't let it get inside your eyes, either (common sense, I hope). -DMcK."

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"Broad-spectrum antimicrobial first aid gel to prevent or treat infected wounds. A tiny dab on acne "zits" will help clear it faster. Because this functions as an antibiotic, please treat it with respect: don't use it if you don't need it; save it for when it counts. That said, I think some form of silver antibiotic belongs in everyone's first aid kit. -Dr.Deb"

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"Gentle homeopathic answer to cortisone creme: anti-inflammatory creme without side effects. Good for most itchy or painful skin conditions. Apply a small amount twice daily to eczema, rash, bug bite, etc."

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"Natural magnesium chloride (not truly oil) from an ancient seabed, well absorbed through the skin -- so no loose stools this way. Everyone needs more magnesium! Rub on skin similar to lotion, allow to dry. By the time it's fully dry, your blood has picked up as much as it can for now; it's OK to wipe or rinse off the residue to prevent irritation. -DMcK. "