Oleavine Natural Neem Oil - One Product, Many Uses

Tired of chemical products to keep pests at bay? to help heal? for your skin and your garden? Enter Neem Oil. Neem Oil is a product that the FDA has labeled as Generally Recognized As Safe for use in food products. However, I still would recommend care and full understanding of what neem oil is, what it is used for and how safe it is in those uses. Oleavine has utilized both organic neem oil and wildcrafted neem oil. This blocks any possible introduction of other chemicals, heavy metals or solvents. I have used a number of Oleavine's products and have been fully satisfied by all of them. They take care in producing consumer products that are safe and effective. I can't possibly speak as to how you will use neem oil or how it can affect you, I speak only of my personal research and use. Neem oil is often used to control pests (insects, etc.) in the home and garden. It is non-toxic and based on the FDA's category, can be used in/on vegetable plants/fruit trees. It also can be used as an insect repellant. I would only use neem oil on the skin once it has been diluted. My all purpose insect repellant formula is:
a scant 6 oz. of aloe vera liquid (can also use witch hazel, distilled water or fractionated coconut oil)
60 drops of tea tree oil
20 drops of geranium oil
20 drops of neem oil
1 T. vegetable glycerin
Fragrance (scented essential oils, fragrance oils, baking extract (vanilla, peppermint, spearmint)
Shake well and apply

In this case the neem oil is very diluted. All the ingredients work together to repel many insects, flying, crawling, visible or invisible. I will only use neem oil in a carrier, either a regular or a dry oil, such as aloe, coconut oil, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, or other liquid that will dilute the oil. This helps it to be safer, and it also reduces the scent. Perhaps one of the biggest complaints about neem oil is it's scent. It has been described as garlicy, sulphury, composty, earthy and many others. The bottom line is neem just doesn't smell all that good. But diluting it can help reduce, eliminate or replace the smell. When I use it on my skin, either in the above insect repellant or in a lotion or other carrier, I have diluted or scented it so that the smell is close to non-existent. And yes, Oleavine's Neem Oil does have a scent, but since you only use a small amount for most purposes and it is often, if not always diluted, the scent is not an issue for me. Additionally, this is a very economical product that will last a long time, even with repeated use.

This is a multipurpose product. There are an amazing number of possible uses. I suggest that you do your own research and decide if it is for you. I definitely prefer neem oil to commercial insect repellants that contain ingredients with documented research on their poisonous actions to the human body (such as DEET). It is also very effective for many skin conditions, again, without the chemicals and additives that are in the most common skin products. I recommend and trust Oleavine Neem Oil.

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I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback, regardless I only recommend products that worked for me and that I think will work for my readers.

LaLune Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil Is Great Bang for Your Buck

LaLune Naturals 100% Fractionated Coconut Oil comes in a 16 oz. amber plastic bottle with a pump. The amber color protects the FCO from oxidation from light or sun. It is made in the USA. It is a clear liquid and does not have any scent. It is not tested on animals. It is listed as Vegan.

So, what is fractionated coconut oil and what is it good for? Regular coconut oil is a bit of a shape-shifter. It is extracted from coconuts. Virgin coconut oil is a solid, gel-like consistency in average temperatures, but at high temperatures it melts. It smells and tastes like coconut. Fractionated coconut oil breaks up the different components of regular coconut oil and separates out individual fatty acids/triglycerides. This particular fractionated coconut oil is compose of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. The wonderful thing about fractionated oils such as the LaLune Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil is that it has no scent or taste. It provides the benefits of coconut oil to the health and beauty industry. This oil is good on it's own, for massage or hydration of the skin, increased manageability when used in hair, as a carrier for essential oils, as an added component to shampoos, conditioners, or lotions and creams. Many essential oils cannot be put directly on the skin, however, mixed with fractionated coconut oil, which functions as a carrier and diluter of the essential oil, the benefits of the essential oil can be safely realized.

I began by using the oil directly on my skin and hair. I loved how easily it spread and how quickly it absorbed, without being greasy or oily. It immediately hydrated and soothed my skin. It does not clog pores and gives a very dewy look to the skin. On my hair it brightened the hair, reduced the frizz and increased the shine. I also used a small amount in my shampoo and conditioner to really allow the hair to absorb and benefit from the coconut oil. This oil is so clear and refined, it is easy to use in so many products. I have many essential oils and some can cause redness, rash or sensitivity if used on their own. I made a gentle lavender oil to smooth on my arms. I had a small bottle and poured the fractionated coconut oil in, then added 6 drops of the lavender essential oil. It smells great and helps my skin recover and feel hydrated. I added some of the coconut oil to my skin cream, along with a few more drops of sandalwood essential oil. I even made some glycerin soap and added a capful of coconut oil to increase the richness and benefits from the oil while washing. I also prepared some potpourri with plants from my garden, stirring in some coconut oil, then adding essential oil to use for aromatherapy. The coconut oil helps to spread the essential oils among the potpourri, so I need less of the expensive essential oil. I can even just use the oil, with a few drops of essential oil as my perfume, rather than spending so much on commercial perfumes.

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I did receive this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback, regardless I only recommend products that worked for me and that I think will work for my readers.