DOING IT NATURAL

Author: doingitnaturalblog

  • Sorry Guys

    Hey guys, how are you all doing? It has really been a while I published a post. I am so sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I missed you all so much.

    I have been so busy with work and family. I also lost my phone recently and my laptop is faulty.

    I’m back now, I promise to check out as many posts as I can and also check out the blogs of new followers.

    Thanks so much for understanding. I love you all.

  • Sunshine Blogger Award

    Wow!!! I can’t believe I have been nominated for yet another award. Thanks to the two darlings that nominated me; Xvenussx and Natural Muse, am so grateful.

    Xvenussx blog is about almost everything. Natural Muse blog is about lifestyle and natural hair care and tips. Both of them have amazing blog posts, please check them out, you won’t regret doing so.

    Here are the rules for this award:

    • Thank blogger(s) who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog.
    • Answer the 11 questions that the blogger asked you.
    • Nominate 11 blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
    • List the rules and display the sunshine blogger award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

    Xvenussx’s Questions

    1. Why did you start a blog? To encourage people to try natural alternatives to their hair, skin and health problems.
    2. What would be your passions? Watching movies, cooking, dancing, searching for information online.
    3. What are you looking for in a friendship? Understanding and trust.
    4. The best memory of your life would be? I don’t have a best memory yet, looking forward to it though.
    5. What gives you hope? God
    6. Is there any book/movie which changed your perspective? I used to think all romantic movies is all about lust, Korean and Indian dramas changed my view about that. It made me believe genuine love without lust is possible.
    7. Do you like history? I like bible history and also legendary movies such as Hercules.
    8. Is there an answer that you think humanity will never receive? Can’t think of any now.
    9. Do you usually trust people? I trust a lot and easily too, it hurts when someone breaks my trust.
    10. Would you rather live in the past, now (being the time you were born) or in the future? Now, because I believe God has a purpose for keeping me here this time.
    11. What do you think about science and technology? I think science has to do with nature and the universe while technology has to do with machinery and devices.

    Natural Muse’s Questions

    1. How do you spend your free time?I spend my free time watching movies or surfing the internet for information.
    2. Who do you most admire in life? My parents, they are always ready to help anyone, they are amazing.
    3.  What are you most afraid of? Death
    4.  What is your strongest personal quality? Forgiveness
    5. What are your top 3 favourite books and why? The Bible because it contains the truth and is the greatest of all books.
    6. What is a skill you’d like to learn?Hair styling
    7. How would your friends describe you? Crazy, naughty, troublemaker, bully (lol), kind, patient.
    8.  What genre of music do you listen you?? Anything that catch my attention, might be the beat or lyrics.
    9.  What cheers you up when you are down? Rewatching funny movie scenes.
    10. Which countries have you visited?Cotonou.
    11. If you would live in a book, TV show or movie, what would you be? Cinderella or Rapunzel

    My questions

    1. What or who is your source of inspiration?
    2. What personality trait do you dislike?
    3. Will you do anything to earn money?
    4. How do you feel and react when people talk down on you?
    5. Do you find it easy to please everyone?
    6. Which of your blog posts do you love most?
    7. What is your favourite color and why?
    8. What other language are you interested in learning?
    9. In your own view, what makes a good relationship?
    10. Do you find it easy to apologise when you are wrong?
    11. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

    My Nominees.

  • L.O.C Method of Moisturizing Natural Hair

    “Ouch!!!” Do you always say that whenever you comb your hair? Do you experience serious pain when your hair is left out for more than two days? You might be missing out on the important benefits of LOC method.

    Moisturizing is an integral part of natural hair care. Natural hair especially 4c hair type can’t survive without adequate moisture. 

    LOC simply stands for liquid, oil and cream. It is a common terminology in natural hair community. LOC is a process that keeps our hair moisturized a bit longer than usual, about 2 to 3 days.

    LOC products

    1. Liquid: The liquid can be a leave in conditioner preferably a water based leave in or just water. Water is the best moisturizer for natural hair.
    2. Oil: The oil seal in the moisture from the first step. Coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, castor oil etc are examples of oils that can be used.
    3. Cream: For cream or butter, you can use shea or mango butter or any natural hair friendly curl or twist defining cream.

    How to moisturize using LOC method

    • Put your hair in 6 or 8 sections.
    • Spritz the section you are working on with water or water based leave in conditioner.
    • Apply a thin layer of oil from roots to ends making sure your ends (the weakest part) isn’t neglected to prevent tangles, knots and breakage.
    • Apply the cream next from roots to ends to give the hair more definition and more sealing.

    Benefits of LOC method

    •  It makes hair softer and manageable.
    • It prevent tangles and knots.
    • It prevent split ends 
    • Reduce pain while styling.
    • Minimize breakage 
    • Prevents excessive dryness.
    • Minimize frizz.
    • Keep the hair shiny.
    • Helps with hair growth.

      If the LOC method doesn’t work for you, you can also try LCO (liquid, cream and oil) method, it is also very effective. Also, LOC method works best for people with low porosity hair and LCO for those with high porosity hair.

      What method do you use in moisturizing your hair, LOC or LCO? What products do you use for LOC method? Please share your thoughts in the comment section. Thanks so much for reading.

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    • Health Benefits of Honey

      Honey has been around since ancient time. It is widely used as natural remedy for certain skin and health issues and also as sugar substitute in meals. It has a sweet taste and is a lot healthier than sugar. 

      When purchasing honey, it is better to go for raw honey because it contains more nutrients and antioxidants than processed or refined honey. Honey shouldn’t be given to children under 1 year because of risk of botulism.

      • Anticancer: Honey contains antioxidants which help combat carcinogenic cells.
      • Antibacterial and Antifungal: Some research studies have proved honey to be effective in treating infectious diseases because of the defensin 1 protein it contains, this also enable honey combat antibiotic resistant infections

      • Regulate blood sugar level: Though honey is sweet and contain natural sugar, it is safer in regulating blood sugar level than sugar, it doesn’t cause an insulin spike but should be used sparingly.
      • Relieves cough and sore throat: Honey has been proven to be effective in relieving cough and soothing sore throat, it is preferred to OTCs (Over The Counter) medications such as antihistamines which can cause drowsiness and other side effects.Make a mix of honey and lemon for natural cough remedy.
      • Wound management: Honey is used in some health care facility for dressing wound, this is because it prevent and fight infection and also aid wound healing.
      • Boosts energy: If you are feeling fatigued, instead of reaching for energy drinks that contain harmful ingredients, opt for honey instead, it will replenish your energy.
      • Promotes sleep: Suffering from insomnia? Put an end to the sleepnessless by adding honey to your tea or water or just take a tablespoonful of honey before bedtime. Honey contains tryptophan which is later converted to serotonin, serotonin is then converted to melatonin, an hormone that promotes sleep.
      • Burns management: Honey’s antibacterial properties, hygroscopic effect and hydrogen peroxide content makes it effective for burns management.
      • Brain health: The antioxidants in honey enhance cognitive function, boosts memory etc.
      • Improves immune system: Honey contains vitamin C and other antioxidants that can boost immune system and make you less susceptible to infections.
      • Prevent heart diseases: Honey lowers triglycerides level, prevents heart attack and can improve blood circulation.

        Do you take honey? Do you know other health benefits of honey? Please share your experience with honey in the comment box. Thanks so much for reading.

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