Unscented Monoi Oil
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Forum Name: Hair & Alternative Therapies
Forum Description: Share your experiences with Alternatives Therapies
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Printed Date: May 09 2025 at 9:41am
Topic: Unscented Monoi Oil
Posted By: Merlin
Subject: Unscented Monoi Oil
Date Posted: January 17 2002 at 2:49pm
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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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Posted By: foxfan318
Date Posted: January 17 2002 at 6:06pm
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I have used supplies from these guys, and they are pretty good. ------------- Hair type: fine but thick; natural blonde with 15% grey |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: January 20 2002 at 2:09am
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 ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Merlin wrote:Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: January 20 2002 at 6:12pm
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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. :) ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: January 20 2002 at 6:21pm
Hi Budokan, Thank you so much for the link. I am going there now. Are you a fan of his? Best wishes, Karen ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: January 20 2002 at 6:25pm
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 ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: January 21 2002 at 12:04pm
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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! ;) ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: January 23 2002 at 9:38pm
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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 ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: January 24 2002 at 9:05pm
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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! ;) ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: January 30 2002 at 4:10am
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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 ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |
Posted By: Budokan
Date Posted: February 01 2002 at 3:07pm
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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! ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: February 06 2002 at 2:45am
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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 ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |