Hello all! I have an update today on my seedlings I told you about last time. The seedlings had grown big enough that I thought it was time they spent a little time outside, to bask in real sunshine and soak up a bit of the drizzle that we were having that day. Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans...I soon forgot that I had put the seedlings outside and that drizzle we had turned into a downpour! It wasn't until a while later that I remembered they were outside (after I passed by the spot inside where they used to be) and went out to move them...they were soaked! Like, standing water on the soil and some soil washed away soaked. After moving the flats to a dry spot under our carport, I still had hopes for them, and they did dry out after a day or two, but they sadly didn't make it much longer. Ironically, after the soaking the peppers started to finally sprout (I had all but given up on them), but the local bird population decided they'd make a nice snack, so they also are no more. Luckily, I still have some seeds left, so I can plant some more.
In other news, I have recently tried a new method for cleaning my face...it's called the oil cleansing method (OCM) and it's super easy and cheap too! It's based on the basic chemistry principle that "like dissolves like", meaning that (in this case) oil dissolves other oil so even if you have oily skin, this can work for you. I say "can" instead of "will" because, as with anything else, not everything works well for everyone, but personally I love it! There are different oil mixtures based on what works for you personally and your skin type, but the one I've been using is very basic and very effective for me. Mine is just a 50/50 mix of olive oil and castor oil (found in the laxative aisle of the store) because my skin is "normal", but the ratio can be adjusted for "oily" or "dry" skin as well. More information about the ratio of oils, as well as other oils you can use can be found here. After mixing up your chosen oils, simply massage them onto your dry face (very important that your face be dry) then run a face cloth under warm water, wring the cloth out, and place over your face to let the oils steam into your skin. Remove the face cloth when it has returned to room temperature. Then you simply rinse out the washcloth in warm water, wring it out again, and use it to wipe the oils from your skin...that's it! After doing this, my skin felt very clean and moisturized, without that weird tight feeling I sometimes get from using a regular face wash. I was sold on this method from the first time I used it! If you're looking for a natural, inexpensive way to clean your face, try this out! I already had the olive oil on hand for cooking, and a good sized bottle of castor oil was only about $3-$4. You don't use a whole lot of the oils to mix up a batch (I think I used about a tablespoon of each, and it made plenty for several uses), so the bottle of castor oil will last you a long time. You could also add a few drops of essential oil to make it smell nice if you want, but you don't have to. I store mine in a little plastic squeeze bottle (like the kind craft paint comes in) in my medicine cabinet for cleaning my face at night. If you try out this method, please leave a comment and let me know how it works out for you! Also, for the readers who know me personally and would like to try it out but might be on the fence about it, I'll gladly mix up a batch for you to try out, based on your skin type, so you can see if you like it. Well, I guess that's all for now...until next time!
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