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DIY: Peppermint foot scrub

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Hello everyone! Cracked heels , also known as  heel fissures , are a common foot problem, particularly during the warmer months when people like to wear sandals and flip flops.  Some of the causes of  cracked heels  are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. There are several ways to  heal cracked heels at home ( read this );  using a good foot scrub is one of them.  So today I want to share a simple,  3-ingredient recipe  for an  all-natural foot scrub .  Check it out! Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup sugar 12-15 drops peppermint essential oil Method: Place the coconut oil in a medium sized bowl.  Coconut oil melts at about 24  � C (76  � F) - To melt the oil, simply immerse the bottom of the bowl in hot water for a couple of minutes. Add in the sugar and essential oil and stir until evenly combined. Store into an air-tight jar. Use  two to three times every week,  in the shower or after soaking your

The history and psychology of hair colour

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Hello everyone! O ver a year ago I wrote a post titled  A typical brunette?   in which I mentioned common stereotypes about hair colour.    Numerous stereotypes associated with our hair colour, texture and style still exist today.   Salons Direct  created an infographic which looks deeper into the  history and psychology of hair colour .   They've taken a look at the stereotypes surrounding hair colour and have worked with a leading colour psychologist to examine these stereotypes.  They have also conducted a research and found some very interesting results supporting these preconceptions, including: � Brunettes are considered more intelligent � Blondes are considered the most attractive � Redheads were seen to be the feistiest Check it out: Via  Salons Direct   What colour is your hair?   Do you fit the stereotype of your hair colour?   Leave a comment below!