Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Soak residue with baby oil. Apply a gentle lotion. Use a warm compress in combination with baby oil, lotion, or some form of cooking oil.

Answer: Baby oil works using the same principles as cooking oils, either by dissolving the adhesive or releasing its grip upon skin. An added benefit is that most baby oils are made to be especially gentle, making this a great choice for delicate skin. Most baby oils are simply mineral oil with a small amount of scent added. You can use pure mineral oil as an alternative to baby oil often, it is slightly cheaper. If you're removing adhesive from a child's skin, try adding a drop of food coloring to the baby oil and using it to "paint" the affected area. The oil will remove the adhesive and the coloring will provide a fun distraction. Since most lotions have an oil or lipid (fat) base, they can work for removing adhesive just like baby oil or cooking oils. Rub in a small amount of lotion, let it sit for several minutes, and rub with a gentle towel or cotton ball. Unscented lotions are best. The chemicals used for added fragrances can sometimes cause pain and rashes on irritated skin. Since warmth loosens many of the adhesives used in bandages, you can use it to make these materials more effective. Warm water will wash off the oil or lotion, so use a warm compress instead. Our article on warm compresses details several easy ways to do this. Try filling a tube sock most of the way with dry, uncooked rice. Tie a knot in the open end to keep the rice in. Microwave the compress in 30-second increments until it is warm, but not too hot to handle. Hold the compress over the adhesive as you let the oil or lotion soak in. Place a rag between the compress and the skin if you are worried about getting the sock greasy.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick sulfate-free, moisturizing hair products that will nourish your hair. Wash your hair about 3 times per week with warm water. Leave conditioner on your hair for 3-5 minutes every time you wash. Comb your hair in the shower while the conditioner is still on it. Rinse your hair with cool water to close the cuticle. Blot away excess water using a soft towel after your shower.

Answer: Your hair will look its best if it's moisturized, but sulfates dry out your hair. Check the labels on the products you use to make sure they say "sulfate-free." This applies to shampoo, conditioner, leave-in sprays, and any styling products you use. You don't need to wash your hair every day, and doing so may dry out your hair because it removes your natural oils. However, thick hair may get greasy if you skip too many days between washes. Shampoo your hair every other day to keep your hair clean and moisturized. For instance, you might wash your hair on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. You can use conditioner between washes if you like. Conditioner moisturizes your hair and helps make it more manageable. Use your fingers to apply a dollop of conditioner to your hair after you shampoo. Comb it through your strands using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to coat your hair. Wait 3-5 minutes before you rinse out your hair. Put your conditioner on your hair before you do other shower activities, like bathing and shaving. This way you can do these things while the conditioner sets. Detangling thick hair is a big job, and it's likely very frustrating for you. Using a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair in the shower can make it much easier to care for your hair. Before you rinse off your conditioner, comb your hair to remove any knots and tangles. Start at your ends and work your way to your roots. Always start at the ends of your hair so you can minimize breakage and damage. Cool water gives you shinier hair because it closes your hair cuticles, which makes your strands lay flatter. Turn the water faucet to its cool setting when it's time to rinse the conditioner out of your hair. Then, rinse your hair until it's free of product. Make sure you get out all of the conditioner so it doesn't make your hair look greasy. Be careful when toweling off your hair. Never rub your hair with a towel because this can cause damage or frizz. Instead, gently blot your hair using a soft towel. You can also wrap your hair in a terry cloth towel or an old t-shirt.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remain calm during frustrating situations. Do not take it personally. Incorporate humor. Learn to pick your battles. Do not indulge in unhealthy behaviors.

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If you meet a controlling person with hostility, you are only fanning the flames. When someone is attempting to control you, remain calm. Being controlled is understandably frustrating, but a calm response is more productive than an angry one. People who strive to control are often deliberately aggressive. They use this tactic to intimidate you into bowing to their will. If you show you will not be intimidated, they're less likely to target you. Stay calm when being confronted or criticized. Before reacting, take a very deep breath and wait a few seconds. Do not respond to a command immediately, as you may end up saying something you regret. Instead of firing back with angry criticism, say something like, "I'll think about it" or "Let's talk this over later." This buys you some time to think about healthy ways to set boundaries. If a person is controlling, it isn't about you. Even if a control person blames you for their behavior, this is not the case. A controlling person has their own reasons and issues that have nothing to do with you. In frustrating moments, try to empathize with the controller. For example, you live with your boyfriend who tends to be very controlling. One night, you say you're going out with a friend and will be back late. He tells you he wants you back by a certain time that you find unreasonably early. In response, do not feel bad. You haven't done anything wrong. Instead, consider why your boyfriend behaves this way. For example, "My boyfriend is so controlling, but his dad put a lot of pressure on him growing up. I understand he feels uncomfortable if he's not in control, but I can't give up my life for his temporary comfort." Keep in mind, controlling another person is never okay. Acknowledging how and why the behavior occurs does not excuse it. Having perspective is a means to keep your self-esteem intact in the moment. It is not a permanent solution. In the future, you will need to work towards establishing healthy boundaries. A good sense of humor can help alleviate the tension of hostility. If you're able to, try to use appropriate humor to defuse the situation. Keep in mind, however, this works best in more mild situations. If someone is getting very hostile, they may not take well to humor. For example, you live with your mother, who tends to be very controlling. On occasion, she acts out by ignoring you when you defied her orders. You come home one day and say something like, "How was your day?" Your mother does not respond. Give a lighthearted, humorous response. For example, "Cat got your tongue?" Or, "Earth to mom!" This may help defuse the situation. You do not want to get into a power struggle with a controlling person. Controlling people, by nature, thrive on these kinds of confrontations. Let go of unimportant matters. For example, you live with your father, who dislikes it when you leave half-full glasses in the fridge. He tends to get on your case about it, which you find frustrating. While this is certainly annoying, you can probably tune out this criticism. It's a minor issue and not worth engaging in a power struggle. Try to leave glasses in the fridge less often. Save your energy for more important matters. A controlling person may not just seek to control you. They may also try to control their surroundings, friends, family members, and other people. A controlling person will often enlist your help to indulge unhealthy behaviors. Doing so will not help either one of you. For example, your girlfriend gets very controlling in regards to social plans. When you make plans with mutual friends, she always has a reason to change them, often last minute. She may, say, expect you to be on her side when she demands to change a meeting place for a social gathering last minute. Do not agree to do this if you don't want to. Be firm and say something like, "I think Theo really likes this bar. We've had these plans for a while, so let's just meet there. The place you want to go to is a little out of the way for everyone."