Unscented Monoi Oil
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Printed Date: Dec 26, 2024 at 9:49am
Topic: Unscented Monoi Oil
Posted By: Merlin Subject: Unscented Monoi Oil Date Posted: Jan 17, 2002 at 2:49pm
I have read about Monoi Oil on this discussion board many times and have used it as a deep conditioner for dry/damaged hair.
As we know, Monoi Oil is basically coconut oil that has been steeped with flowers. Some people I know would like to try it but are allergic to scents.
During my travels on the web, I found a site that sells "fractionated" coconut oil. Fractionated oil is tasteless, colorless, odorless, and has an unlimted shelf life.
If this interests you, go to http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ - http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ From the navigation menu on the left, select FIXED OILS AND BUTTERS, about half way down you will find "coconut oil - fractionated".
I have not personally used this supplier but those that have expressed high satisfaction with them and their products.
At 16 oz. for $6.95, it is certainly worth a look.
------------- Merlin
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Replies: 11 Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: Jan 17, 2002 at 2:49pm
I have read about Monoi Oil on this discussion board many times and have used it as a deep conditioner for dry/damaged hair.
As we know, Monoi Oil is basically coconut oil that has been steeped with flowers. Some people I know would like to try it but are allergic to scents.
During my travels on the web, I found a site that sells "fractionated" coconut oil. Fractionated oil is tasteless, colorless, odorless, and has an unlimted shelf life.
If this interests you, go to http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ - http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ From the navigation menu on the left, select FIXED OILS AND BUTTERS, about half way down you will find "coconut oil - fractionated".
I have not personally used this supplier but those that have expressed high satisfaction with them and their products.
At 16 oz. for $6.95, it is certainly worth a look.! , B
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Posted By: foxfan318
Date Posted: Jan 17, 2002 at 6:06pm
I have used supplies from these guys, and they are pretty good.
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2002 at 2:09am
``&$ 0@ `` d` Thank you Merlin. Great link.
I have to tell you, the more I research oils, the more I discover that needs to be discovered. :-)
By the way, have you ever read anything by Viktoras Kulvinskas? I have been rereading my old copy of Life in The 21st Century and wondering whatever happened to him?
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2002 at 6:12pm
Hi Karen
I found a web site that has the latest on Viktoras Kulviskas and the books he has written:
http://www.rawfood.com/kulvinskas.html - http://www.rawfood.com/kulvinskas.html
Hope this helps. :)
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2002 at 6:21pm
! @ %$ . `b A Hi Budokan,
Thank you so much for the link. I am going there now. Are you a fan of his?
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2002 at 6:25pm
T@% @ !` @@( Hi Budokan,
Thank you so much for the link. I am going there now. Are you a fan of his?
Best wishes, Karen [/QUOTE] Hi Budokan,
Wow. I bought Survival almost 20 years ago. It is interesting to see that it is still around. Although I bought my original copy for $8.95 and now it is $26.95. :-)
I also have his Life In The 21st Century which was the follow-up book to Survival and it is full of letters from people that have tried various things mentioned in the Survival book.
I have to admit that it is all fascinating to me.
Thanks again.
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: Jan 21, 2002 at 12:04pm
Hello Karen,
Glad I could provide you with the information you were looking for.
My wife got the book "Survival" as a gift so I guess you could say I`m a fan by association. I do find his theories interesting though.
Have a nice one! ;)
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2002 at 9:38pm
Hi Budokan,
What I am most fascinated with are the different photos of him as he tried the different types of food plans. I was especially intriqued with how he looked after being on an all fruit diet.
I have tried all fruit diets and the thing I miss the most if "crunchy". Yeah, I know apples are crunchy but after several days on just fruit I miss those horrible foods like chips & hot sauce. After all I do live in Texas. :-)
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: Jan 24, 2002 at 9:05pm
I can relate to your last statement, Karen. After a few days of fruits and veggies, the smell of french fries and cinnabuns seems to be all around me! Those food courts are killers! ;)
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2002 at 4:10am
Hi Budokan,
The funny thing is that even though I know that potatoes are bad for me personally, I can not resist baked potatoes and French fries. Sugar is also one of my cravings although chocolate is probably the worst. :-) And no, carob is just not the same for me. :-( I know that all these yummy foods are not good for my health, skin and hair so I try to indulge only every once in awhile.
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: Feb 1, 2002 at 3:07pm
Hi Karen,
I am with you on that one. Sometimes I get an overwhelming urge and NOTHING will do but the real thing. Amazing, isn`t it? And you are so right about carob - just not the same thing at all. Sometimes nothing will do but a chocolate shake. I, too, try to hold it to a minimum. No sense in turning the lower 40 into the lower 80 if you know what I mean. ;)
Have a good one!
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: Feb 6, 2002 at 2:45am
Hi Budokan,
Yeah...lower 40 into the lower 80...definitely a scary thought. :-)
Another food that just doesn`t substitue IMO is tofu. When I lived in St. Louis (no, not a Rams fan) a guy I know had a tofu store. He manufactured tofu and he always brought tofu dishes to social events. One time he brought a peanut butter tofu pie. Everyone was raving how much it tasted like a peanut butter treat but between you and me it tasted nothing like a dessert. It had a really heavy ...well...tofu taste. UGH.
His next attempt was chocolate tofu pie. Even worse because he used carob...the fake chocolate.
Give me a Godiva truffle any day and let my skin break out for a good cause. :-)
Best wishes, Karen !$ Shab` dbe ,%4 b` , 8bp - )%! )-% !$ -,$`r /2
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