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Body Oil vs. Body Balm: Which Do You Need?
Body oil is light and fast for all-over use after a shower; body balm is thicker and best for the driest spots and winter. How to choose, and when to use both.
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Monoï smells of warm coconut and tiare flower: sweet, creamy and softly floral. Here's what pure monoï smells like, why monoï oils differ, and how to find out if you'll love it.
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Does Coconut Oil Go Bad? And Why Monoï Turns Solid
Coconut oil and monoï turn solid below about 24°C (76°F). That's normal. Here's how to melt it, how to tell if it has gone rancid, and how to store it.
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When to Apply Body Oil: Morning or Night?
The best time to apply body oil is right after a shower or bath, on damp skin, morning or night. How to adjust it for summer, winter and after a swim.
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Body Oil vs. Body Lotion: Which Is Better for Dry Skin?
For dry skin, body oil on damp skin usually lasts longer than lotion alone, because oil keeps in the water already in your skin. Here's when to use each.
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What Is Tiare? The Tahitian Flower Behind Monoï
Tiare (Gardenia taitensis) is the Tahitian gardenia, French Polynesia's national flower and the flower steeped in coconut oil to make monoï.
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Body Care Gifts Under $75: A Considered Guide
Body care gifts under $75, sorted by budget, with honest notes on who each one is for, from a $9 hand cream mini to a full bottle of monoï body oil.
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