| How to Use Jojoba Oil on Your Face Posted: 24 May 2019 01:00 AM PDT Jojoba oil is derived from the jojoba plant, native to North America. The oil from the plant is waxy, and it can help provide healing and hydration to your face and skin. It makes a great all-natural moisturizer, but you can also use it as an acne treatment, lip balm, or a makeup remover. EditApplying Jojoba Oil as a Moisturizer - Patch test the oil first to make sure you don't react to it. Place a couple of drops of jojoba oil on your inner arm and put a bandage over it. After 24 hours, remove the bandage and examine the area. If your skin isn't itchy, red, or broken out, you can safely use jojoba oil.[1]
- Doing a patch test helps ensure you don't end up with your face broken out in hives!
- Warm up the oil for extra absorption. Heat a small amount of oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Alternatively, place the bottle in a warm water bath for a few minutes. The warmth will feel great on your face at night, and it will aid in hydration.[2]
- Warm oil will help open your pores, increasing absorption.
- Rub the moisturizer in before bed. Remove your makeup first, if you have any on, and wash your face and your hands thoroughly. Then, pour 5-8 drops of jojoba oil into your hand. Gently rub the oil into your face before you get into bed.[3]
- Add a few more drops if the first dollop doesn't cover your face completely.
- Put the oil on before you go out in the winter. While jojoba oil doesn't provide a layer of external protection like petroleum or lanolin, it does help seal in moisture. Rub it into your face before going outside, especially when it's cold out, and you'll have solid protection against the wind and weather, keeping your skin naturally hydrated.[4]
- Try a moisturizer with jojoba oil as an ingredient for more hydration. Many moisturizers contain three types of ingredients, emollients, occlusives, and humectants. Choosing a moisturizer that contains at least 2 out of 3 of these types of ingredients can help keep your skin hydrated. Jojoba oil is an emollient, which means it bonds with your skin to hold in moisture. Look for moisturizers that have this ingredient along with other types of moisturizers.[5]
- Occlusives, such as lanolin or beeswax, form a barrier over your skin, while humectants, such as glycerin and sorbitol, draw water to the outer layer of your skin.
EditUsing Jojoba Oil to Heal Your Skin - Try a clay mask with jojoba oil 2-3 times a week for acne. Apply the clay mask to your face according to the directions on the package. Typically, you rub it onto your face and leave it on for a specified amount of time, such as 10 minutes, before washing it off. Some people see as much as a 50% reduction in acne after consistently using a clay mask with jojoba oil.[6]
- Continue to use this treatment for at least 6 weeks to see the best results.
- Apply the oil over eczema or psoriasis. Some people have good luck using this type of oil for skin conditions. To use it, just apply it over the inflamed patch of skin 2-3 times a day or whenever the area is bothering you.[7]
- It will likely help with the dryness and itching. It may also reduce inflammation.
- Dab jojoba oil on your face when you have a sunburn. Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, which is why some people use it for sunburn. Gently apply it to your burned face to help with healing.[8]
- Try mixing it with a little aloe vera for extra healing power.
- Try jojoba oil as a lip balm to heal cracked lips. Because jojoba oil helps keep moisture in, it works great as a lip palm. Just get a little on your finger and rub it all over your lips whenever you feel them getting dry.[9]
- Apply the oil throughout the day as needed.
EditEmploying Jojoba Oil's Other Benefits - Rub jojoba oil into your face before or after you shave. This can be a great way to soothe your skin and help prevent razor burn on your face. Simply pour a little in your hand and rub into your skin before you shave. After shaving, rub it into your skin again to encourage happy, healthy skin.[10]
- Use jojoba oil to remove oil-based makeup. Oily makeups can be tough to remove, but using an oil can be just what you need. Apply a little to a facial cloth and gently wipe at your makeup to take it off.[11]
- Jojoba oil works fairly well at dissolving most oily makeups. Plus, you can safely use it around your eyes!
- Apply jojoba to reduce oil on your skin. Oddly, using an oil like jojoba can slow down your natural oil production. If your skin overproduces oil, try using jojoba oil as a moisturizer for a few weeks to see if it helps reduce your natural oiliness.[12]
- This oil is also great for combination skin! It helps cut down on shine.[13]
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| How to Stop and Smell the Roses Posted: 23 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT The expression "stop and smell the roses" is not simply about flowers, but rather about how to live your life with a deeper appreciation of the world around us. It reminds us to slow down and notice the little things that make life worthwhile. Despite a busy life, it is important to know how to be present in the moment; otherwise those moments will pass you by. EditMaking Time for Family and Friends - Take time out of your schedule be with your family. Quality time with your parents, children, relatives, and spouse can have a lasting impact on their overall physical and mental health. Our busy lives often get in the way of developing connections and spending needed time with family and friends. Here are some ways spend quality time:
- Have dinner around a dinner table, rather than in front of the TV, so that you have more time to connect.
- Go on road trips, sightsee, or share new experiences together.
- Visit relatives that you don't see as often or make time to call or write them.
- Remember important dates and events, like birthdays and graduations. Make that day special, and be present in all ways possible, physically and mentally. Participate in the interests of your family. By remembering the things that matter to them most, you can build a stronger bond with your loved ones.
- Keep a calendar and mark down any special days ahead of time, so you don't forget things like game days, dance rehearsal, or anniversaries. By keeping a schedule, you'll be better able to prioritize it.
- Connect more with your friends. While it's important to make time for your family, your friends are like your second family. Make sure that not all your time is consumed by one person or thing. Friends can help to keep things in perspective.
- Have coffee or tea with friends, and see what going on in their lives.
- Meet up with a friend regularly. Don't let school work, your job, or your daily chores consume you so that all you do is text or email them. Connecting in person, rather than online or by phone, can have a lasting impact.
- Have one-on-one time with friends and relatives. While many social activities are done in groups, like family gatherings or outings with friends, it's important to build closer relationships with people, and really get to know how they're doing. This is particularly true with a sibling or friend who is going through a tough time.
- Set aside time to make them feel special. Showing empathy is part of being "present in the moment." [1]
EditBuilding Deeper Relationships - Be present. Put away your cell phone, tablet, laptop, and other devices that distract. Be present in the moment with the people around you. It's easier now to multi-task with modern technology, but it often lessens the experience of "being in the moment."
- Be open to listening to those around you by taking the time to really hear what they are saying. Notice their body language, and tune-in to their actions.
- Laugh and be playful together. Share in activities with others that bring joy. Make the everyday experiences more memorable by sharing them together. Going to the grocery store can be an adventure. Making dinner together can be rewarding.
- Humor can make ordinary things seem fun.
- Make your partner, spouse, or boyfriend/girlfriend feel special. No matter if you are just starting out in a relationship, or have been married for 30 years, it's important to show that you care about your partner even after all these years. [2]
- Make a special meal for your partner. Be creative. Putting in effort that goes beyond the usual routine is often rewarding for both of you.
- Give a small gift to show your love. Whether it's a single rose, a handmade craft, or a card, it makes a world of difference to show you care. Small surprises can become lasting memories and help to build stronger relationships.
- Give back with a simple act of kindness. As you become more busy, you may start to be in a sort of "bubble" of school, work, and home, wherein you forget that there are lots of other people going through stressful times like you. So while you're rushing to get from Point A to Point B, stop for a minute and look at the people around you. There might be someone in need, or who is feeling down. Be kind to them, even in the smallest of ways.
- Sometimes the smallest gesture of kindness can change someone's outlook on their day, their week, their year, or their life.
EditAppreciating the Small Things - Be mindful about the world around you. When your day is filled with work, chores, or activities, you may lose touch with yourself. Through the act of mindfulness, you are making a gentle effort to be continuously present by:[3]
- Being present "on purpose" through a conscience direction of awareness.
- Being attentive to the present moment. Your mind may be racing with things to do, and people to see, but instead you focus on the simpler things.
- Being non-judgmentally aware. By paying more attention to the moment, you experience more about the world around you. You may listen or see more than before, because of your heighten awareness.
- Be positive and live happier. Studies have shown that being more appreciative about one's life and one's world will lead people to live more fulfilled lives. The act of paying attention to the good things in life, and being appreciative actually makes people happier. [4]
- Surround yourself with positive people who don't always focus on the negative.
- Focus on the present moment, and find something in your line of vision that makes you happy. Hold that image in your mind, and focus on it in a positive way.
- Meditate. This is a helpful practice for mindfulness, as a way to clear your head of negative or hyperactive thoughts. It can make you feel "centered" in a chaotic world.
- Use positive affirmations throughout the day. How we see the world is all a matter of the mind. Our mind can be shaped and changed. One way is through positive rather than negative statements about yourself. Affirmations can build your confidence, and keep you focused on the good things in life.[5]
- Get in touch with nature. In our daily lives, we are often disconnected with nature, and all its beauty. Our Earth is a reminder of how precious life is. Appreciate the little things, both big and small:
- Walk along a beach, river, or lake. The sound of water can be calming.
- Notice the birds in the trees or sky. Watching a large bird migration can be magical.
- Go star-gazing. The universe is big and beautiful.
- Be thankful. Take a deep breath and look around you. While there are things that you wish could be better, be grateful for the things that you have, and the beauty of living on this Earth. You only have one life to live, and it is yours.
- Stop and smell the roses--literally. Go into a florist shop, or a garden, or even out in the wild. Flowers are beautiful, and smell oh-so-sweet. The scent of a fresh flower is like nothing else.
- Sometimes when we see a lot of flowers at once, we forget the beauty that each has. Look at one flower closely. Notice things about it that you never saw before.
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| How to Melt Jolly Ranchers Posted: 23 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT Jolly Ranchers are a treat in their own right, but by melting them down, you can make all kinds of new treats. Whether you're in a hurry or have time to be a perfectionist, melting Jolly Ranchers for your next dessert recipe is quick, easy, and most of all, tasty! EditUsing a Microwave - Place 4 Jolly Ranchers in a microwave-safe dish. A bowl will work, but depending on where you will be pouring the melted candy, a coffee cup will pour a little cleaner.
- If you are microwaving more than 4 candies at a time, you will need to increase the cooking time.
- 4 candies will produce about of liquid.
- Be sure whatever it is has a handle because the candy will be quite hot once melted.[1]
- A glass Pyrex measuring cup works quite well. If heating multiple batches, though, give the glass time to slowly cool between heating.
- Microwave the Jolly Ranchers at 80% power. Initially cook them for approximately 1 minute. Microwaves will vary, so you will need to adjust based on your specific model. This should get all four pieces to melt in one go.[2]
- If the candies do not melt entirely on the first heat, cook them again in 15-second intervals. Then in the second batch, heat for the combined time.
- Remove the candies from the microwave carefully. Once the candies are melted, they will be very hot, so handle with care. Using an oven mitt or dish towel can help you handle the dish if it is hot as well.
- The liquid will begin to harden again within a few minutes, so you will need to work quickly. If it hardens again, simply reheat the candy in 15-second intervals to liquify them again.
EditMelting in the Oven - Preheat your oven to . Some recipes call for different heats, which you can follow, but this temperature will allow the candies to be melted in a shorter time.[3]
- Place your unwrapped candies in an oven safe pot while the oven heats. Use a little more candy than your recipe or idea calls for so you have extra to work with. Make sure the candies are level with or lower than the lid of the pot so that the liquid will not overflow when it is done cooking.
- Put the candies in evenly stacked layers to ensure they melt evenly in the pot, depending on how much liquid you need to make.
- You can expect the liquid to be about half the height of the candies themselves depending on how well they are packed into the pot.
- Heat your candies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. You do not need to stir the liquid. The less agitation while heating, the fewer air bubbles you will have. If working towards a thin candy-coating, air bubbles will cause cracking.[4]
- Remove from the oven when the candy has melted. Keep an eye on the liquid as you get near the 10 minute mark. You will want to remove the candy once all the pieces have melted fully. If you heat for too long, it will begin to bubble from the heat. Don't forget to use oven mitts!
- Use the liquid immediately after removing it from the heat. Keep the oven on in case the mixture begins to harden again, but you should have a few minutes to work with the liquid before it does.
- If the liquid re-hardens before you are done, pop it back in the oven for about 2-3 minutes.[5]
EditUsing Your Melted Jolly Ranchers - Use a mold to reshape the candy. By using a decorative mold, you can reshape the Jolly Ranchers into a themed candy. Allow the candy liquid to cool and re-harden for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.[6]
- Make sure your mold is approved for high heat. Some plastic or chocolate molds will not hold up to the melted liquid.
- Coat apples with your Jolly Ranchers. Dip each apple in the liquid and hold above the pot for about 30 seconds to allow the liquid to stop dripping. Then place the apple onto a non-stick sheet or plate to cool. In 10-15 minutes, you've got a new take on caramel apples.[7]
- If the liquid isn't deep enough to dip anymore, you may need to transfer them to a smaller, deeper bowl or pot. Otherwise, you can pour the liquid over the apples, although this can be more messy!
- Use a stick or skewer to pierce and handle the apples. This makes dipping and eating cleaner and safer.
- Each apple will need about 12 candies to coat it.[8]
- Make lollipops using molds and candy sticks. You can find specific lollipop molds in stores that just require pouring the liquid over the candy stick into the mold![9]
- Using either of the melting methods above, you will simply pour the liquid over the molds that have a lollipop stick in them.
- Once the candy hardens completely, it will have formed around the stick into a lollipop.
- Mix the liquid into your favorite drinks. The melted candy will dissolve well into other liquids, such as alcohol. Approximately 12 candies to 8 fluid ounces (227 mL) of liquid will make a fairly sweet drink.[10]
- Try mixing them into a brewed tea while it is hot. Then once it cools, you will have a fruity iced tea!
- Cooled drinks will take a little longer for the candies to mix with. Consider heating the drink before mixing in the candy liquid if you are in a hurry.
- If you have air bubbles, use a small metal spoon or a toothpick to press them out.
- Do not leave the oven or microwave unattended while cooking.
- Be absolutely certain your mold is rated for high heat. The candy will be extremely hot, and you don't want to melt the mold.
EditThings You'll Need - Jolly Rancher candies
- Microwave or oven
- Microwave or oven-safe pot or bowl
- Oven mitt
- Spoon
- Candy mold
- Apples (if making candied apples)
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