Problem: Article: You can scent coconut oil with a few drops of essential oil like lavender or rose, then rub it all over yourself or your partner for a sensual homemade massage oil. Rub a pea-sized amount of coconut oil between your hands and smooth it over your hair to get rid of pesky flyaways and frizz. Rub a liberal amount of coconut oil over your scar. Repeat twice daily. Over time you'll see the scar reduce in size and blend in with your skin. Rub coconut oil over dry, inflamed patches of skin to soothe the itchiness and moisturize the area. Pour a little coconut oil in a bowl. Heat it to warm to oil stage, then cools it. Take a little amount of in your hand. Apply it to your scalp. Massage it and tie your hair up. Do this process at night and morning wash your hair. Your hair will become silky and strong. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Apply coconut oil to cuticles. A pea size amount is enough per hand. Rub into cuticles until fully absorbed. Heat the coconut oil and ingredients. Allow to cool to room temperature, then apply on the hair scalp by using cotton balls. Give it a light massage and leave in overnight. The next morning, shampoo it. Your hair will be wonderfully shiny and soft. It acts kind of like a cold cream; just rub it on your face, leave it for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a cloth or tissue and wash your face as normal. Sometimes it works better than those makeup wipes on stubborn eyeliner and mascara.
Summary: Use coconut oil as massage oil. Use coconut oil to smooth flyaways. Apply coconut oil to reduce the appearance of scars. Try coconut oil for treating eczema. Use coconut oil to make hair silky. Use coconut oil as a cuticle oil. Mix it with dried curry leaves, neem leaves and hibiscus flowers. Remove makeup with coconut oil.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Soapstone's texture resembles a dry bar of soap and is extremely malleable. It will easily form a shape with little force. Soapstone is so soft that you can carve it with harder rocks you find in your backyard; you can even use your fingernail to carve it. It also comes in many colors like grey, green, and black. Use soapstone if you are making a small sculpture that won't be easily damaged if you accidentally scratch or nudge it. You can find soapstone and other soft rocks at a local stone carving supplies stores. For example, in California there is a store called "Stone Sculptors Supplies" that sells soft stones for carving. Alternately, you can acquire your stones from a stone yard. Know, however, that these stones are typically used for construction purposes (building counter tops, for example) and may be harder than artistically provided stones. Know that some soapstone contains asbestos, which can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma if inhaled. Alabaster comes in a wide range of colors and is available from many suppliers. Alabaster is best if you want a colorful, sturdy sculpture. It can come in variety of colors like white, grey, beige, orange, yellows, reds, and translucent. Although alabaster is generally harder than soapstone, it still carves easily. It is the ideal choice for new sculptors since it will still retain its shape without requiring specialized tools or strenuous effort. An alternative to alabaster is limestone, which carves easily and regularly but is not available in a wide range of colors (typical limestone comes in different shades of grey). Also, limestone can be difficult to sculpt if you get the wrong piece. Limestone is slightly harder and doesn't polish as well as alabaster. Carving these stones requires specialized tools like electric grinders and hammers. Granite and marble are usually sculpted in large quantities since they are most optimal for statues and other large items that require durability. Working with large slabs of hard stones requires very strenuous effort. Even experienced carvers can spend up to 80 hours working on a relatively simple piece. Carving is a subtractive process, not an additive one. Unlike adding more paint to a portrait, carving involves taking away stone to create the piece's shape. Limit your stone size to something you will finish in a relatively short time. This is especially important if you are trying your hand at sculpting for the first time and are unsure of whether you will enjoy the process. The suggested size of stone blocks for sculpting is 15-25 lbs. Blocks that are smaller than 15 lbs will break if carved with a hammer and chisel. Any larger, and completing your sculpture will take much longer than you desire. If you intend on using soapstone to sculpt a heart-shaped pendant, then you can most likely work with a block well under 15 lbs. Just remember that you will most likely have to use other, less accurate tools like harder rocks or a file to shape it. You will also have fewer chances to correct any mistakes you accidentally make during the carving process. Since you're working with natural materials, it won't be unusual to experience structural flaws. Finding a stone with few flaws will reduce the likelihood that your stone will break when carving. Cracks and fissures are sometimes easiest to see when the stone is wet. Use a spray bottle or sprinkle water over your stone. If you find any cracks, try to follow it to see where it ends. A crack that goes all the way around a stone is in danger of breaking during the carving process. Tap larger stone blocks with a hammer or the back of a chisel. If the block makes a "ringing" sound, there is a higher chance that your stone is solid in the area you are hitting it. If it gives off a dead "thud" and no ring, chances are there is a crack that is absorbing the energy of the tap. Ask an experienced carver or a store employee to help you find a sturdy stone to work with. If you are a beginner and do not have experience judging the integrity of a stone, acquire your stone from a stone carving supplier instead of a stone yard.

SUMMARY: Choose soapstone if you are a beginner and have few tools for carving. Buy alabaster for the best combination of durability and malleability. Avoid very hard stones like granite and marble. Pick a slab of stone that is much larger than your intended sculpture. Inspect your stone for cracks and fissures.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Using cold, filtered water matters! Unfiltered water won't taste good, distilled water can ruin your machine, and hard water can accumulate lime in your machine. Using about 14 grams of ground coffee is the amount your espresso machine needs to produce a single cup of strong ristretto.
Summary: Fill the espresso machine's reservoir with cold, filtered water. Place 14 grams of the ground coffee in the filter.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Wipe the blade on a towel or clean rag to remove any lubricant and metal fragments from the sharpening process. Stropping is running the blade edge across a leather strap that has been covered with an abrasive such as stropping paste or green chromium oxide. It puts a final polish on your knife edge. Move the blade in the opposite direction you did when sharpening. Run it over the leather with the "spine" of the blade at the front and the sharp edge behind. Stropping the blade between sharpenings can help keep your blade sharp longer. Once you think you're done sharpening the knife, check to see if the blade is sharp. There are several ways to do this. Cut some paper. A razor-sharp blade will easily cut right through. Shine a bright light on the sharpened edge. A dull edge will reflect the light. Drag the edge lightly across your thumbnail. The blade should scrape the nail cleanly, without catching or vibrating.
Summary:
Dry the blade. Strop the blade. Check the sharpness.