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Misc. questions--loose-leaf, tea blending, infusers, etc.

Hey, all! I'm fairly new to all this (also FYI fairly new to using Reddit, even though I've had an account for months, haha, so if I do something wrong, let me know :) ), and have some questions. (Please note that I did look through the wiki and assorted resources, and I don't think I missed anything...hopefully not, anyway, haha.)
Also note that my questions are all going to apply to tisanes only (we're talking completely caffeine-free, unless I put chocolate in or something (see the cocoa/cacao nibs question)), as I don't do actual tea for religious reasons.
So, questions, in no particular order (or not much of one; I've tried to go from more general to more specific, but that may be a matter of opinion, haha):

Loose-leaf--from everything I've read, it does actually make better tea, but is this true of tisanes, too? And what exactly is the difference in flavors? (I think I understand why there's a difference; it's just what exactly the difference is that I'm not following.) Specifically/especially, I want to confirm that I've understood right as far as the strength goes--does using loose-leaf and giving it room to expand make an herbal tea stronger? (Because if so, that's for sure something I need to try. I've only ever actually enjoyed strong and fruit-flavored tisanes, because otherwise I just taste hot water.)
Is there any kind of benefit/difference with using fresh herbs/spices/fruit/whatever vs. dry? I did see something somewhere (idek where at this point; I've been doing so much reading that it's all started to blur together, haha) that said using dry fruits was better--and do you guys think that's the case, too?--but what about the other types of ingredients?
(I'm still looking through the vendor resources here, so I apologize if there are some obvious answers to this question in those, but I figured I might as well toss it out there since I was posting anyway.) I'm really wanting to try creating my own blends, but one difficulty I'm running into is ingredients. I don't want to grow my own (besides the time it'd take, I have...idk if it's a black thumb, but it's certainly not green, haha), but I'm having a lot of trouble finding web sites where I can get ingredients in small amounts for testing. Like, I see a lot of places where you can buy in bulk, but at the moment I don't need, y'know, a pound of rose hips or whatever, haha. I'm not totally sure of the exact amounts I want, but I'd assume it would be maybe a couple of ounces or something, depending on the ingredient--just enough so I can experiment with it a little. (Also, the vendor list here does seem to be focused on actual tea, which makes total sense but makes it a bit more difficult to use for my purposes.) So if anyone is able to point me towards sites where I can get smaller amounts of this type of stuff (I did look at Adagio Teas' pantry section, and there are some things there, but I'd love to find others, since they don't have everything)--or tell me which ingredients would likely just be at a run-of-the-mill grocery store--that'd be great :) (I'll keep looking at the list of vendors in the meantime, but if someone is willing to speed up the process, it would be a big help, haha.)
Are there more resources like this for what things taste like? I'd especially love some kind of comparison chart; I've been sort of trying to form one in my head as I read the pages on that site--for example, I know a lot of the herbal teas I've liked seem to have hibiscus, so I looked at the page about hibiscus, noted the key words used to describe the flavor, and am trying to be on the watch for similar descriptors--but it'd be great to have more descriptions.
If I want to try creating a certain blend, would it be worth it to use Adagio Teas' "Create a Blend" feature as a starting point, and then add other flavors as necessary at home, or is it better to just start from scratch? (For example, I was wondering about using sage in a tea, but they don't seem to have that as an option with herbal teas. So, what might be pros and cons to either starting with a custom blend of the other teas I want, ordering it from Adagio, then mixing sage in at home, vs. just forgetting the Adagio "middle man" and getting the stuff I need to blend it all myself?)
Cocoa/cacao nibs (idek which is the correct way to say it, or if they're both correct? Haha)--I was looking into having them in a blend, but I know that normal chocolate--like in a candy bar or whatever--does have very minor amounts of caffeine. I'm not against the amounts in that, but--again for religious reasons--I don't want anything that's more caffeinated than that. I don't know if there's more in the nibs than in the finished chocolate or something, and if so, how much would end up in a tea made with them... So basically, would having cocoa/cacao nibs in a tisane introduce more caffeine into it than is in, say, chocolate candy or hot chocolate or whatever?
So when reading the wiki, I saw the part about not using ball infusers, and that surprised me, as I'd been planning to buy one of those. I guess at the moment I'm looking for a balance between price and quality, since I still don't know if I'm even going to like this whole loose-leaf tea thing enough to do it consistently. So, given that, would something like the larger size of this work (since if I understand correctly, the issue is a lot to do with the size)? Or maybe this or this type of thing? And if not, what do I want in the way of an infuser (and/or what should I make sure I don't end up buying), and where do I get it? Note: With tea bags, I've found I honestly prefer to steep for a fair while, so I guess that's the main concern I have with the infusers that fit over the top of the cup--like, the leaves barely have a second to touch the water, right? Or do those infusers extend mostly into the cup and so it's still steeping as it sits? Idk, I'm just confused... (And, to be fair, I was also looking forward to adding a little charm to the end of a hook-and-chain infuser ball, so I kinda hate to give that up, haha.)
So one of the reasons I haven't drunk tisanes that much in the past is that I'm so often doing something else, and like...I'll take a sip or two, set it down so I can use my hands, and then 20 minutes later I remember it exists and oh, look, it's cold. (XD I'm very distractable...) So I found a thing on Amazon that looks like it might help, but on considering further, it's occurred to me that there might be a cheaper solution. So--we're talking a single mug of tea, here, not a pot. Would a tea cozy still be any good with an open-topped mug, or would it not help? I could also look into those things you put on top of a cup, but tbh I feel like they might be a pain to use? Idk. Thoughts/suggestions?

...wow, that turned out hugely long; sorry about that! I've tried to bold the important bits, but I do stink majorly at summarizing, so I may have to see whether that ends up actually helping or not, haha.
Also, any other advice on any of this is welcome--including where else I might ask, if this isn't the right place or people might know bettein more detail elsewhere or something.
Thanks much for any help!

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31yr old. London UK. First baby. Here is what I have learned in my Pregnancy so far.

When you are pregnant you spend 99% of the time trying to separate myth from reality. I am a 31 year old living in central London. First child. Here is how I have approached my pregnancy.
The not so sexy stuff:

Heartburn - I probably consume a 600ml bottle of Double Action Gaviscon a week. I even have the sachets for when I out and about. You’ll need it on your bedside table from 20 weeks onward. Now I have graduated onto Nexium to inhibit stomach acid in the first place
Poop - Treat yourself to Germoloids - you are more likely to get haemorrhoids. Warm baths with baking soda, creams and suppositories will become the norm. Your digestion slows so constipation is more common. Buy a squatty potty and take your time having a poop. Iron makes you more compensated so drink loads of water and eat some bran flakes to compensate.
Nausea - If anyone says “have you tried ginger” try and hold back from slapping them. I ate a lot of tangtastic Haribo and starburst, peanut butter on toast and potato croquettes. If it gets really bad go to the GP there is medication you can take, it saved me from going into a black hole of depression. Fizzy water with lemon also helped, I still think the Soda stream was a great investment
Farting - just 'let it go' and move on

Tools to make you more comfortable:

Pregnancy wedge/pillow - Oh man it was so good after 16 weeks when you can no longer sleep on your back. Get a washable cover, I dribbled on mine a lot for some reason. Oh and if you wake up on your back do not worry, just shuffle back onto your left side. If you feel you have hip pain try ensuring you put a pillow between your legs.
Clothes: You won’t need anything until about 20+ weeks apart from leggings maybe. I begged borrowed and bought on eBay. I even just asked women at work and was overwhelmed with the amount of stuff they brought in. Pregnancy is like a secret society, people share and give endlessly. You can get away with a few pairs of leggings, t-shirts, and a jumper or two over the bump. I would invest in nursing bras though. Your boobs are the first things to grow and they get very sensitive. I wore mine from 15 weeks.

Creams and Vitamins

Stretch marks - You cant go wrong with Bio oil - I lathered it all over me most nights. Burts bees mama butter is also fab and even better when you put it in the fridge! Use it on thighs, tummy and breasts. Generally if you keep weight gain moderate you won’t end up with too many marks or issues.
Pregnancy vitamins - don’t take these first thing or on an empty stomach. They are high in iron which is nauseating. Have one with lunch. Third trimester you’ll need to up iron intake to avoid anaemia - try Spatone.
Medication and dental care: You can’t take ibuprofen and boy did I feel that when I had a trapped nerve in my shoulder in first trimester. Look at your skin care products and remove anything with vitamin A/retinoids products. Floss a lot as for some reason your gums bleed. Dentist is free so get the check ups in. If you don’t get enough iron and magnesium you get restless legs at night.

Food and Drinks:

Ice ice baby - I just wanted ice cold drinks every evening. I went through kilos of ice. For some reason unless it was ice cold I didn’t want to drink it. Ice lollies in my first trimester were great!
Drinks - I won't try to say if alcohol is safe / unsafe, that is for the individual to judge. But there are great alternatives such as low alcohol gin and tonic, Seedlip with Fever Tree Elderflower tonic and of course Heineken non alcoholic beer. In regard to Coffee one is fine, but the decaf equivalent if you still love a cup of tea in the afternoon. I went off caffeine completely for first 20 weeks then had one small cup (queue heartburn btw) every morning. Stay away from sugary drinks and Diet Coke. It just bloats and makes you uncomfortable.
Food - Your body will make sure your baby gets vitamins and nutrients before the rest of you. For the first 12 weeks eat whatever stays down and keeps you sane. You have 2 trimesters to make up for it. I found I was super sensitive to sugar and found healthy fats and fibre helped my mood. Sugar made me anxious and depressed. In the first trimester I shied away from fatty meats and cheese which can make nausea worse given the amount of bile / acid needed to break it down.
As the baby gets bigger your stomach will shrink so you’ll be hungry but have less space; queue eating 6 times a day (and that could include, in my case, eating peanut butter on toast at 2.30am)
Snack ideas: Oat cakes, Soreen, nut mixes, bowl of all bran, fruit salads, Babybels, dark chocolate, celery and peanut butter, chocolate rice cakes.
Breakfast: full fat yogurt with banana, flaxseed, cacao nibs, oats and walnuts. Or a green smoothie. Avocado and Eggs, shredded wheat with banana and blueberries, crumpets with marmite and avocado. Cottage cheese pancakes / waffles - just do it, adding cottage cheese has changed my life!
Lunch: sweet potatoes, beans, soups, flaked salmon, wholemeal pasta, quinoa salads, chicken salad sandwiches. Hummus and cucumber. I ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches!
Dinner: Salad, green beans, asparagus, white fish, shepherds pie, fish cakes, lasagne, home made veggie pizza, steaks every now and again. I went off of poultry and lamb, but you’ll need to find other sources of protein. Artichokes are good steamed with butter for a lighter supper. Fish tacos! Eat dinner at least 2 hours before bed to ease acid re-flux.

Reading and Learning

Books: Pop along to your local charity shop where you are guaranteed to find a copy of 'what to expect when youre expecting'. Other than that the only book I recommend is 'expecting better' by Emily Oster. Finally a writer that uses stats (not old wives tales or Gwyneth Paltrow type witchcraft) to dispel myths.
NCT: Likely to become the most expensive access to a WhatsApp group. Classes fill up quickly so book for 25-30 weeks in from your 12 week scan. Same with Hypnobirthing which I recommend if only because I am personally keen to move away from TV/ Movie views of giving birth and go in with a more positive mindset. There are lots of 1 day classes and its a great opportunity to meet other parents to be.

Staying Sane:

Exercise: For the love of god move everyday. Stretch. I am still walking between 5-7km and up until 26 weeks was using the cross trainer for 45 mins - 1 hour. Spinning was also good but eventually what bothered me was the loud music more than anything else. Definitely look for pregnancy Yoga at least once a week. If you are in London, Lolly Stirk is fab! It’s easier to pull muscles so be careful. Otherwise keep doing what you’re doing before pregnancy until you can’t. Buy an exercise ball in third trimester and use it to move your hips and to sit on to ease pressure.
Work: Its up to you when you tell people at work. I was so sick that I had to tell my boss before 12 weeks to enable me to work different hours / work from home. Others wait until 20 weeks. Do what feels right. I was lucky enough to have banked hours so I could drop to 4 days a week. If your job is intense do work with your manager early on to identify ways to ease the workload. You may feel great all the way through to your labour day, or you may have ups and downs or even need to take early maternity leave. Working with your employer upfront helps them to work around your needs. Also big shout out if you work in the Government, I have never been so supported and cared for by an employer before!
Treat yo self: From 25 weeks I got a 90 minute pregnancy massage every 2-3 weeks. It eased some pressure on your buttocks and hips as well as lower back. I used the urban app and had someone come over to the house. I also had a facial every now and again, got my nails done had a lot of warm baths with Epsom salts in the evening to rest up. Don’t scrimp on treating yourself, think of the money you are saving not drinking or eating fun foods.
Travel: I found myself doing a few transatlantic trips in the first and second trimester. Personally moving time zones and flying was tough. In the first trimester the tube was overwhelming and I did throw up (sorry to everyone on the 8.30am southbound jubilee line at Green Park!). Get the baby on board badge asap and don’t be afraid to say / scream loudly “please can I have a seat” if people ignore the badge. Book in a Babymoon and go by start of third trimester. We chose The Scarlet Hotel in Cornwall as no flying was needed and I had all of my own amenities (pregnancy pillow, foods I loved). They have a fantastic Babymoon package.
Worries: I consider myself a pretty rationale person but I have been to triage at St Mary's when I stressed myself out and imagined I couldn't feel the baby kicking. Did I feel like an idiot - yes. Did the midwifes treat me like one - No. This is new for you. If you have worries ring 111. Also talk to those people you feel close to about how you really feel. Pregnancy is not all 'glowing' and crap like that, it can take a toll on your mental health and luckily more focus is now on ante-natal as well as post-partum depression. But one piece of reassurance is mother nature has got this, your body knows what to do and the NHS is there for you.

Bonding:

Partner bonding: It can feel like a one man band growing this baby but you can find ways for the dad / partner to get involved. My husband sits on the sofa each evening with his hand on my belly for 15 minutes when she was really kicking and tells her about his day. He also read the book ‘pregnancy for men’ and had a few coffees with guys at work who had recently had kids. Be clear with what you need (can you run me a bath, pop out to get me xyz, clean up after dinner, rub my back, search for the best cribs or prams, tell your mother I don't want anymore knitted booties!). My husband also came to my NCT and hypnobirthing classes. The most important role he played was picking me up when I was feeling low, tired and confused. He helped me talk through a lot of what I was going through or what I was worried about.

A final word: Don't take it personally when people look and speak to you like an invalid or as a baby carrier and no longer an individual aka. "hows bump / peanut / replace with any other annoying word". Don't feel guilty if you resent your other half who can eat drink, be merry and doesn’t get up x4 a night to pee but still gets to be a parent at the end. You will feel that no one can relate to you (or that’s how you feel) or no matter how hard you try you can't ever pee into the cup with wetting the label!
Stay away from MumsNet if you can - you are never going to be in a positive mental state after going on those forums. Do your pelvic floor exercises 3 times a day. No one wants to tinkle when they sneeze. Finally it’s nuts that you can grow a human. It blows your mind when you see them kick and feel them get hiccups. Laugh, cry, and enjoy this time.

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making my own cacao | Guayusa blend. thoughts?

so happy i've found this community! I've been struggling to find a replacement to the guayusa bagged tea I've been using forever from Herbal Goodness.
But I've been missing a guayusa|cacao blend I used to order at my favorite tea shop. but why miss it, when you can make it?!
My gameplan is to buy a pound of Runa Guayusa loose leaf and some organic cacao nibs from Amazon. Thoughts? Is that how it would work?
And anyone know the standard mixing amounts?

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Cocoa Powder Benefits and Side Effects

Food Catalog / Ingredients, Herbs, and Spices / Cocoa Powder
Written by: Christopher Karam ｜ ✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Riad M., M.D - G.P and Micheal B., M.D ｜ Last Updated: 2020 March 22
dried cocoa beans
Break down and Background
Cocoa powder (Theobroma cacao), also known as dark chocolate, was introduced by the Spanish in the beginning of the 16 century. Cocoa beans are thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America for the myriad of health benefits that come with it.

Cocoa powder is a dried, ripen, and fully fermented seed from the Theobroma tree’s cacao seeds, a small evergreen tree from the Malvaceae family. It’s a popular baking ingredient due to its addictive nature and plant-based compounds.

How is cocoa powder made?
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that’s a precursor for the production and secretion of serotonin, the chemical that promotes wellbeing and happiness. Cocoa powder has many health benefits and very few side effects.

From the cocoa pod to natural cocoa powder, there are many, many steps to take before creating a consumable unsweetened organic cocoa powder or dark chocolate.

So how is dark chocolate and cocoa powder made? First, cocoa beans are removed from their pods, later being fermented and then dried, roasted, and ground into a thick cocoa liquor.

The liquor is actually made up of the very fine, broken down bean cell particles and cocoa butter that was tucked inside the cocoa nibs, which were inside of the beans.

The cocoa liquor is then refined from dehusking dried and roasted beans. Later pressed to extract the cocoa butter, leaving behind a cake-like mass made up of pure, fine cocoa bean particles.

Afterwards, the cocoa cake is ground to then make a finalized unsweetened cocoa powder product, that’s rich and dark in color.

Natural cocoa powder is a staple ingredient for everyone who likes baking. Dark chocolate is called for in many chocolate dessert recipes since it adds an intense, bitter chocolatey flavor to everything from cookies, to pies, cakes, and other desserts.

It’s also a somewhat expensive ingredient because it’s an exotic type of vegetable. It's also justified by being very healthy, since it’s full of healthy fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Helping enhance the taste of many dessert recipes, organic or dutch-process cocoa powder is a versatile ingredient that should be a part of everyone's daily diet since it’s so easy to fit it into your regiment. Unless you’re allergic of course.

You can use cacao powder for it’s wonderful chocolate flavor. Most of the top staple desserts recipes out there include baking powder, baking soda, and chocolate. The baking process of using baking powdebaking soda coupled with cacao enhances it’s chocolaty flavor.

spoon of cocoa powder on a table

Be careful when looking to buy raw natural cocoa powder, as many companies add fillers, additives, and other chemicals to increase the weight volume of the packaging box.

Hot chocolate and regular chocolate powder mixes aren’t raw organic cocoa powder as the instant chocolate powder mixes on the market often include a lot of sugar and emulsifiers, like lecithin, to help the chocolate mix better with water.

Don’t use hot chocolate mix in place of raw cacao when you are baking. They’re definitely convenient, but there are way more health benefits to adding raw ingredients to your food or drinks instead of pre-packaged mixes.

Unless your recipe explicitly asks you to use a hot cocoa mix or dark chocolate powder, just use the raw cocoa powder with your milk or cream instead and add any sweetener you like. Preferably a healthy option like Stevia.

Due to cocoa powder’s nitric oxide and flavanols, cacao can dilate your blood vessels which will improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, which is very useful before and after weight training and cardio workouts.

And who doesn’t like a healthy heaping tablespoon of dark chocolate? It’s one of the most loved and addictive flavors on the planet. So much so that multiple research papers have proven that it can even become addictive in many cases.

The rich intense flavor of natural cocoa powder is delicious with anything including coffee, smoothies and protein shakes, or even oatmeal.

Some people even make savory chocolate sauce recipes, a gravy to add on to their meat of choice, or a dark chocolate chestnut pasta.

raw cocoa powder and cacao nibs

Cocoa Powder Health Benefits
Other than its incredible flavor, there are many other benefits of organic cocoa powder. Many research papers have found that it has impeccable health benefits for your heart, brain, and overall health through weight loss.

There are so many incredible health benefits of eating organic cocoa powder that you won’t believe that something so delicious could be so good for you. These benefits have lasting effects that can improve your health in every aspect.

Brightens Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression

If you’re struggling with irregular mood swings and regulation, cocoa has positive health impacts on the brain which also helps relieve symptoms of depression.

Researchers have displayed that cacao is a natural antidepressant that can healthily increase your levels of happiness.

Cocoa contains nitric oxide the mood-boosting chemicals anandamide. It’s a fatty acid neurotransmitter that helps make people feel slightly euphoric, similarly to THC.

Raw cocoa powders have also been found to have an effect on the reward center of the brain.

Especially due to the transformation of tryptophan to serotonin that naturally occurs in the body. Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor to the formation of new serotonin neurotransmitters in the brain.

ground cocoa powder and cacao beans

Researchers have also found that cocoa interacts with your brain’s neurotransmitters to release dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, all of which make you feel happier.

Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance

Cacao is the pure, unrefined form of chocolate. We eat the seed, which contains another alkaloid called theobromine.

Theobromine acts as a blood vessel widener and is actually used in modern medicine for this purpose.

It also increases blood flow throughout your body because it will lower your blood pressure, reduce inflammation, dilate your arteries.

Cacao can be consumed as a powder, nibs, or whole beans. Another mood-enhancing chemical found in cocoa is phenethylamine, this chemical releases the same endorphins that are released when we fall in love, and so this can help improve your sex life.

In addition, it can also reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Mostly linked to the flavanoid contents because it reduces bad LDL cholesterol, improves blood flow, as well as dilates and relaxes your blood vessels, in turn reducing internal inflammation.

Boosts Energy and Helps With Weight Loss

Cocoa powder contains a healthy amount of caffeine and nitric oxide. These help boost energy and fight fatigue.

Not only does it have a good amount of caffeine, but it contains magnesium as well.

theobroma cacao tree with growing beans

Two tablespoons of natural cocoa powder have about 14% of your body’s daily value of Magnesium. Magnesium has been found to keep your body naturally energized.

Magnesium has been found to protect your body against other issues such as high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and osteoporosis. Cocoa is known to be one of the healthiest ways to keep your body energized, awake, and focused.

Due to all of the health benefits natural dark chocolate has on your cardiovascular system and digestive system, there’s been many studies concluding it’s relation with weight loss.

Raising levels of fat oxidation, reducing appetite, controlling blood sugar levels, and insulin sensitivity all help reduce your total weight; mainly targeting your body fat stores.

Boosts your Cardiovascular Health

Cocoa is loaded with the anti-inflammatory antioxidant flavanol and nitric oxide. These antioxidants have been found to improve your heart health and your entire cardiovascular system.

Flavanols and nitric oxide can protect your body against cardiovascular disease, improves your blood circulation and lowers the risk of stroke. Having similar effects to olive oil and coconut oil.

Other antioxidants, called polyphenols, in cocoa are known to help reduce HDL is (bad cholesterol) levels and prevent atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries.

cacao bean and powder

Boost your Skin Health

You should try to have a daily serving of hot cocoa to have long-lasting, positive health benefits.

Flavanols, nitric oxide, polyphenols have been found to help you protect your cells from premature oxidation this will keep your skin from looking aged or becoming wrinkled.

It can also improve your skin texture and give it a glowing look. In one study, researchers found that dark chocolate helped improve skin microcirculation, skin hydration, as well as reducing skin swelling and inflammation.

You will look more youthful and bright with just a little more cocoa in your diet. Not only does it help your skin, but using cocoa butter as a moisturizer has also been found to keep skin soft and smooth.

You can try making your own skin moisturizer at home with this simple recipe.

High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes

Flavanols and polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants that are rich in foods like nuts, certain vegetables, teas (such as earl grey tea, green tea, oolong tea, and white tea), berries and exotic fruits, chocolate, white wine, and red wine.

They’ve had extensive research linking to improved blood flow, stabilizes blood sugar levels, increases your basal metabolic rate and fat burning processes, heart health, reduces inflammation, and boosts insulin sensitivity.

Natural 70% dark chocolate is one of the richest sources of phenolic compounds, polyphenols, flavanols, and flavanoids which all have powerful antioxidants and the ability to reduce inflammation.

cacao nibs

Because these compounds improves blood flow through your body, this reduces your risk of neurodegenerative diseases and brain function.

These actually go through the blood-brain barrier and supplies nutrients to the brain for the production of neurons and other necessary molecules for proper functioning.

Multiple studies found that daily intake of cocoa flavanols raised the blood flow to the brain by 8% to 11% during a time span of just 2 weeks.

Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health

Raw natural cocoa powders and dark chocolate forms of cacao beans both have equal strengths in helping lower blood pressure.

The purer the powder, the better the effects. A large number of flavanoids are lost during commercial processing, so buying the most unprocessed, raw, and natural cocoa powder product is most optimal.

Mostly linked to the high levels of flavanols and flavanoids, cocoa increases nitric oxide levels in your blood which strengthens blood vessels, arteries, and your heart.

Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

In actuality, cocoa is full of anti diabetic reactions. The flavanols slow down the carbohydrate absorption and digestion in your gut, raises insulin secretion of the pancreas.

It also makes the transfer of energy from glucose in the blood to your muscles more efficient and internally reduces inflammation in people who are diabetic or non-diabetic.

dark chocolate bar godiva on a table

Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer

All of the flavanols, flavanoids, anti-inflammatory reactions, antioxidants, polyphenols, and phenolic acids all contribute to the strengthening of your gut biome and immune system.

80% of your immune system cells reside near the small intestine and large intestine, having a strong gut biome is your best line of defense against infections, viruses, diseases, and cancer.

Multiple test-tube studies on unsweetened cocoa powder being able to protect cells from degenerative and oxidative damage, inhibits cancerous cell growth and spread, as well as induces and facilitates cancer cell death due to it’s high levels of flavanols.

Cocoa Powder Side Effects and Detriments
Negatively Interacts With Many Medications
One of the biggest factors that hinders global, general public use is its negative interactions and side effects with multiple medications.

Adenosine (Adenocards) negatively interacts with cacao because it contains caffeine. The caffeine in cocoa can block the effects of the medication since caffeine attaches to the same neural receptors that Adenosine binds to.

Adenosine is often used by doctors to perform tests for the heart, primarily used as a cardiac stress test and for facilitating sleep since it’s a vasodilator. Stop taking cocoa or other caffeine-containing products at least 24 hours before a cardiac stress test.

Clozapine (Clozaril) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, decreasing the rate of suicidal behavior. The body breaks down and metabolize clozapine in order to get rid of it.

The caffeine in cocoa decreases how quickly the body metabolizes clozapine, increasing its concentration. Taking cocoa along with the medication can increase the effects and side effects of clozapine.

Dipyridamole (Persantine) inhibits PDE5 in the blood, which inhibits blood clotting and causes blood vessel dilation. Dipyridamole negatively interacts with the caffeine in cocoa as it might block the effects of dipyridamole.

Caffeine interferes with the dilation of your arteries and increases coagulation of your blood, reducing the blood thinning effects of dipyridamole.

Ergotamine (Ergomar) is an alkaloid that’s structurally similar to a neurotransmitter. It behaves an a vasoconstrictor to reduce the blood flow through the cardiovascular system, used to treat acute migraine attacks.

Caffeine can increase how much Ergotamine the body absorbs. Taking cocoa powder along with Ergotamine may increase the effects and side effects of the medication.

Estrogen pills (Estradiol). While the body breaks down the caffeine found in cocoa powder. Estrogen decreases how the speed at which your body breaks down caffeine, no matter the source.

Taking caffeine along with foods containing estrogen or estrogen supplements may cause jitteriness, headaches, an increased heart rate, and other side effects. If you take estrogen supplements, you should limit or in some cases restrict your caffeine intake.

raw cacao powder

Rating and Recommendation
Extremely Recommended

Going through the huge list of health benefits and side effects of cocoa powder, it's a very easy inclusion in your diet.

Dark chocolate is a staple ingredient in modern day cuisine and baking recipes because it has a unique flavor, it’s even used by the health conscious because it has amazing health impacts.

Here’s the full list of the health benefits of cocoa powder:

Brightens Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression

Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance

Boosts Energy and Aids With Weight Loss

Boosts your Cardiovascular Health and Overall Heart Health

Boost your Skin Health and Brain Health

High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes

Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health

Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer

Here’s the list of side effects of cocoa powder:

Negatively Interacts With Many Medications

And the list of medications that can cause harm, it clashes with:

Adenosine

Clozapine

Dipyridamole

Ergotamine

Caffeine

Estrogen Pills

Due to cocoa's great flavor, boost of mental and physical health, and especially the boost in sex drive, is highly recommended to include into your daily diet.

Although the side effects can cause harm when consumed with chemicals found in certain medicines, it's best to avoid consuming any other form or product while taking these medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Cocoa Powder?
Cocoa, also known as cacao or chocolate is a dried and fermented seed coming from the theobroma tree. It's the basis for anything made of chocolate.

The theobroma tree is native to the Amazon basin and Aztec cultures in South America. Popularized by the Spanish, they brought and distributed the seeds to major continents like Europe, Asia, and West Africa.

A theobroma tree can only grow properly in tropical areas accompanied by lots of rain. Unlike most other exotic trees, it's able to be harvested multiple times per year.

The cacao pods fruits that grow from the tree are either green, purple, or red when young; but become a lighter shade of yellow and orange when fully matured.

The pods have a rough leather like texture encapsulating the beans.

The Ivory Coast is the largest exporter of pods and beans globally. Currently at around 2,100,000 tonnes per year. While the United States and Germany are the largest importers at around 2.8$ billion and 2.33$ billion dollars worth respectively.
Is Cocoa Powder Vegan?
Yes, cocoa products are all vegan by nature. Specifically, it's the seeds of the fruit originating from the theobroma tree.

Although some chocolate products have milk, eggs, and other animal products. Pure dark chocolate powder products have no animal products at all, making them safe for all vegans.
Is Cocoa Powder Healthy?
Yes, cocoa powder is very healthy actually. There are so many positive health benefits that come from including it into your diet.

It can: 1. Brighten your Mood, Boosts Happiness, and Reduces Depression

Can Boost your Libido and Sexual Performance

Boosts Energy and Aids With Weight Loss

Boosts your Cardiovascular Health and Blood Flow

Boost your Skin Health

High in Polyphenols, Flavanols, and Antioxidant Enzymes

Reduces High Blood Pressure and Improves Heart Health

Can Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Protects Against Certain Types of Cancer

Where To Buy Cocoa Powder, Beans, or Nibs?
There are many places like amazon, walmart, and other supermarkets that sell organic, natural cocoa powder, beans, or nibs

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Keto: Thoughts from a Relative Newbie

I started keto about a month and a half ago. I made note of my starting weight & measurements, but I haven't weighed or measured myself since then. This is mainly because I don't want to get obsessive over the numbers, which I have a tendency to do.
What I do know is that my shirts are starting to get baggy, and I no longer have to squeeze into my too-tight pants. Even my shoes fit more loosely. Oh and my phone and keys now have enough room in my pockets! And there’s now room for one more person under my sheets!… Oh wait. Just kidding on that one. But yeah, for the moment that's good enough for me.
A few other things I've noticed:
I no longer dread feeding myself, and I no longer stress about where my next meal/snack is going to come from. Let me explain:
Xarama’s World of Food used to be a relentless cycle of cravings or hanger, pigging out, and guilt. I constantly felt bad for eating too much, eating things I shouldn’t, being fat, “knowing” that people were judging me, eating at the wrong time, eating out all the time when I can’t afford to, eating more than everyone else at the table combined, or just eating, period. I couldn’t help noticing that I was that greedy pig who takes half the cookies at the office party and hoovers up an extra slice of wedding cake before the last guests in line have been handed their first plate. I hated parties, because in my mind, a party was a place where you spend an evening plotting how to get more food without anyone noticing (or, god forbid, forcing you to have a conversation you can’t focus on because THERE’S STILL FOOD LEFT AT THE BUFFET). I felt unable to drive from one place to another without stopping at a donut store or coffeeshop, because in my mind it made total sense to pick up something sweet to feel bad about later. I beat the summer heat by eating nothing but ice cream and watermelon for weeks on end, growing more blubber and ending up even hotter and sweatier and less motivated to do anything but eat another bucket of ice cream. Maybe with a helping of sweet liquor, to take the edge off, just a little longer before remorse kicks in once more.
Every day I suffered knowing I was the fat person at the table. You know, the one who’s still shoveling a mountain of food in their face, seemingly oblivious to the fact that everyone else is long done eating, yet more painfully aware of said fact than anyone else would ever know yet UNABLE TO STOP AND LOOK PEOPLE IN THE EYES… Oh the humiliation. The dreadfully bitter, caustic, swirling cocktail mixed up from self-hate, self-pity, and childish defiance. I justified my bad “choices” to myself and others, fully knowing that my arguments didn’t make any sense and that I wasn’t really making “choices” to begin with.
I was incensed by the fact that people treated me like I was stupid, because I know I’m not stupid. But precisely because I’m not stupid, I also realized that I objectively looked pretty damn stupid from the outside. I mean, come on! I clearly hadn’t even managed to stop eating before I turned into a whale, which definitely seems like a Smart People 101 level concept. But I hated the lectures from people who deemed themselves smarter or more educated or more disciplined than I was, the ones who knew all about my heart attack risk and how I should try harder and oh, aren’t I getting a little chubby? and The Diet That Will Work For All People Because It Worked For Me. How dared they assume that I lacked insight into my all-consuming problem, or the desire to change, or the right facts, when I had been trying my entire life to stop being fat, and yes of course I have read about your magic diet and in fact I tried it years ago, thankyouvermuch-but-please-stop-talking-about-my-weight-I’m-so-uncomfortable.
I was never satisfied. I never stopped obsessing. I never stopped beating myself up for being so out of control. I was thinking about food 24/7, and feeling bad about all of it literally all day long. So exhausting.
Nowadays, I plan a quick and easy breakfast before I go to bed. Things like perfectly cooked, fatty, salty, crunchy, uncured bacon (a new discovery of mine!) with poached or scrambled farmer’s market eggs and a fresh garden tomato. Or smoked salmon with capers (cream cheese optional), served on a bed of intensely flavored greens and/or asparagus, with a drizzle of lemon juice and a hard-boiled egg. Or some of that leftover lamb shoulder soup from last night: succulent meat with Brussels sprouts, zucchini, cauliflower, onion, tomatoes in a richly flavored, hot, oily broth. Such satisfying flavors and textures, yum. Such variety. Such vibrancy. And none of it takes more than 10 minutes to make from scratch (or re-heat leftovers from a more elaborate dinner). Oh and most days I like to drink black or green tea with a generous shot of cream… cold or hot, depending on the day’s temperatures. Or a nice refreshing glass of water. I eat a quick lunch: a crunchy salad, or a steamed veggie, or some greens; paired with creamy cheese and olives and nuts, or a hard-boiled egg, or last night’s leftover steak, or a juicy thigh from a rotisserie chicken I grabbed to take home with me and use in tomorrow’s green beans & chicken salad with mayo and toasted almonds.
When I get home from work, I cook a proper meal and sit down and enjoy it. These are not complicated affairs, unless of course I feel like making an elaborate guest-worthy dish, which pretty much never happened in the past and happens quite frequently now. But really, most nights it takes me 20 minutes tops to put something delicious on the table. I eat out significantly less often, and when I do, I usually find it easy to order a dish that I know I will enjoy, all without food shortage panic or regrets. And if I don’t find anything I can eat? Well, then I wait until I can eat something decent later, no big deal. And that’s it. The rest of the time, I truly don't think about eating in between meals. Food doesn’t even enter my thoughts nowadays, except when I fondly think back to the amazing meal I ate last (something that used to NEVER happen, but which happens a lot now), when I’m grateful for how much better I feel thanks to keto (another thing that happens a lot now), or when I go buy more groceries.
Boy do I enjoy what I eat. It is delicious, and it keeps me full. I eat way more veggies than I used to eat for the majority of my life, and not the sugary ones from the Hollywood prop box. (You will learn about this in the next paragraph, have patience.) I even have dessert after dinner: cheese and nuts, berries and cream with bits of dark chocolate, creamy yogurt with cacao nibs, or perhaps a sip (no really, just a sip, think a thimbleful) of red wine, or all of the above if I’m feeling really noshy while ready a book on a lazy late weekend night. Or maybe I’ll enjoy some fine chocolate I had to order online (oh it’s worth the extra time and money), or Greek yogurt drizzled with thick, creamy, what-wonderful-things-are-happening-in-my-mouth-I-think-I’ve-died-and-gone-to-heaven peach-balsamic vinegar. Yes, I said it: Greek yogurt and peach balsamic vinegar for dessert. This is a combination for the inventing of which I probably deserve to be burned at the stake, or perhaps impaled on a stake, take your pick, yes I’ve been reading too much fantasy lately and please don’t burn me to death. But yeah, it’s a wicked good flavor combo: try it, if you don’t mind springing for expensive vinegar. I have dessert every day, and it’s incredibly delicious and 100% guilt-free, and even with all this decadence, my blubber is just melting away with zero effort or forced restraint. That’s right, I don’t force myself to stop at the end of a meal… because I don’t need to. I just stop eating when I’m done. Did you know what that feels like? Because I sure didn’t. But “finished and satisfied” is a thing now. It’s when I feel like I don’t want or need anything else, when I feel rich and spoiled and pleased with I have and what I am allowed to do. What a world to live in for the rest of my life!
Speaking of food: grocery shopping is infinitely faster and easier. Walking through a grocery store now means passing by entire shelves filled with stuff I no longer buy, or even look at. You know... cereal, chips, rice, pasta, beans, baked goods, most canned goods, prepared foods, the entire drinks section, the "sugary dairy" case, the candy aisle, the fruit displays in the produce section... they all feel like some kind of plasticky, dusty relic from the past. Like a thing that used to be magnetic and magical until I saw behind the veil, and now they're OBVIOUSLY just cheap Hollywood props, and I’m tearing down that veil so you can know it too, if indeed you so choose. You know, we gotta spread the love. And the cream cheese. (cue conspiracy theme music)
Anyway, uh… right, grocery store. So nowadays, I hit the cheese section, grab some yogurt, eggs, salmon, and bacon on my way across the store, and end my round by choosing the best-looking veggies (whatever is green plus cauliflower, eggplant, mushrooms, and tomatoes; that’s the rule more or less, when in doubt Google is just a couple swipes away). Pay, boom, done. Time to go home and cook and eat that stuff. I also frequent the farmers' market for locally-grown produce and humanely raised fresh meat and eggs. To think that I used to literally spend hours in the grocery store each week, pondering my choice of sickly colored cereals, picking the “healthiest” type of candy and fattening ice cream out of the many brands that were even worse (gasp), and waffling over which kind of bread or noodles I should buy. And then guiltily returning that ice cream or candy to its spot on the shelf on my way to the register because, come on, I really shouldn't be buying this. And then going back to throw it in the cart at the last moment, after all. Ugh.
I’m convinced now that grocery stores are places of great evil, places that only exists to suck up the precious moments of our lives that we should be spending doing fun things. Like writing a longwinded letter to random internet strangers, just because if it weren’t for other random internet strangers, precisely those who shared their thoughts with me in the past, I wouldn’t be where I am now :)
But wait, there’s more! Cooking is so much less complicated, too. Where there used to be three components (meat/protein, veggies, and starch) there are now only two. That’s a 33% savings, err, reduction in time, effort, and cookery. It’s just one less thing I have to deal with, you know? Yes this sounds silly, but hear me out! I no longer need to spend any of my already-depleted mental energy on trying to decide which kind of noodles/rice/potato/bread/… goes best with the meal I’m making. I don’t need to pick them out in the store, have room to store them in my kitchen, prep/cook them or provide and later wash a pot/dish to cook and serve them in. I have so much breathing room and storage room and workspace now where I used to store pasta, grains, beans, jam, alcohol, sugar, flour, milk, candy, chips, cookies, yadda yadda yadda. Clutter begone! I need the space for fancy chocolate and vinegar, haha.
I’m so much more clear-headed. I’ve struggled a lot with anxiety and obsessive & negative thoughts. Now I just get stuff done: instead of endlessly agonizing over how exactly I should do something, I just do it and move on. I’m not spinning in circles, mentally speaking. I’m more cheerful and less tired. I arrive to work on time (most days). I have more focus. I think I sleep better? (But who knows, I’m not watching myself sleep. That would be weird.) Umm… oh right, more focus. And yeah, you know? I’m happy. I feel like a human being again, after decades of being a junkie. My self-confidence is much stronger, and not because the weight loss is starting to show. To me, keto goes deeper, it goes to the heart of who I am, who I have been all along inside that fat suit. Watch out world, I’m ready to step out.
Thanks to my best friend for introducing me to keto, just by living the example, without pressure or guilt-tripping. And thanks to all of you here who encourage each other, and me. May we all have good food, good friends, and happiness always.
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Grilled Salmon With Tomato-Basil Relish Calories per serving: 261. Fat per serving: 14g. Saturated fat per serving: 2g. Cholesterol per serving: 83mg. Fiber per serving: 1g. Protein per serving: 31g.
Roasted Root Vegetables Calories per serving: 219. Fat per serving: 14g. Saturated fat per serving: 2g. Cholesterol per serving: 0mg. Fiber per serving: 5g. Protein per serving: 3g.
Basic Granola Recipe Preheat oven to 300ºF. Toss together oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in oil and syrup. Step 2. Divide mixture ...
Coconut-Caramel Pears Get energizing workout moves, healthy recipes, and advice on losing weight and feeling great from Health.com. Find out how to manage diabetes and ...
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How To Make Vegan Gingered Apple Pie Recipe 3 hrs 30 mins - ‎232 cal You won't miss the dairy butter in this delicious, ginger-forward apple pie. You'll be too distracted by the spiced tender fruit and crispy, hearty.
Hempseed Maple-Pecan Popcorn Balls Recipe 25 mins - ‎231 cal Oct 5, 2017 - They're a satisfying combo of crunchy and delicious. If you're anything like us here at Health, you're always on the hunt for snacks that are tasty, ...
Grain-Free Double-Ginger Gingersnaps Recipe 1 hr - ‎76 cal Whip up these double-ginger gingersnaps that are grain-free, thanks to almond and coconut flour.
Italian-Country Style Grilled Shrimp Recipe 20 mins - ‎349 cal Large shrimp (usually 16 to 20 per pound) are best for this recipe. Smaller ones are harder to grill and get lost in the salad.

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[SELL/SWAP] Beauty Heroes/Art of Organics/Petit Vour Items, Other Cruelty Free/Vegan items! Herbivore, Armani, RBR, Oribe, Juice Beauty, Colourpop, Clinique, Luxie, Skin Laundry, Derma E, Marc Jacobs, Surratt, Saucebox, Buxom, MAC, By Terry, Bite, BH cosmetics, Virtue, Franklin&Whiteman, Lush, LMdB.

Hi all! Thanks in advance for taking a look at my list :)
A few notes...

I will be shipping products out by Saturday, possibly sooner depending on when I get payment.
All prices are negotiable - just try me! I am especially willing to haggle if you’re buying multiple products.
Please plan on replying within 4 hours of your post. I have had so many people ignore messages or come back the next day only to say they are no longer interested. Just let me know if you’ve decided to pass on something so I can move on to the next person! :)
Prices don’t include shipping. I will weigh each order and calculate shipping accordingly. Shipping normally comes out to around $3/$3.50 unless the item is heavier.
$8 minimum, payable via Paypal (gift preferred - if you aren’t comfortable with this, I can invoice you + fees)
Shipping from the US domestically as well as internationally. Canadian shipping starts at $10, depending on the item thickness. Unfortunately, USPS just raised its international rate, so I’m no longer able to ship for less :( I’ve also shipped to the U.K. and Australia before and don’t mind doing so.
Minis and Freebies are located at the end of the list!

Wishlist - I am mostly looking to sell unless you have these specific items to swap

Bareminerals complexion rescue tinted hydrating gel in opal 01
Skin Owl illuminators
Lilah B, Osea (especially the algae mask), Kypris, and Nabla products
100% pure bamboo blur tinted moisturizer in creme 01
Fitglow Beauty vita-active foundation in VF 1
Murad Sensitive Skin serum
Pinrose secret genius perfume
Pacifica fruity or vanilla perfumes

Beauty Heroes, Art of Organics, Petit Vour items

Ayuna high protein cream-in-oil peel. Retails for $145. Used once with clean fingers. $45
Josh Rosebrook cacao antioxidant mask. About 1/3 of the container left. $15
Kani moon milk shimmering body oil with jasmine and tuborose. Two bottles, 1 oz each. Unused. $12
Khus + Khus modern herbal fusion sans age serum. Opened the bottle to smell, but the product is unused. Retails for $48. $30
Thrive Causemetics triple threat color stick in joy. Double-ended cream highlighter (with a dense brush on the other side). Used 2x. This brand is vegan and all-natural. $5
Red Apple Lipstick Lipliner in barely pink. Still sealed. $8
Siam Seas Yen Heal & Hydrate Toner. Unused. Retails for $80, will be heavy to ship. $45
Ursa Major vitamin C serum. Hard to see how much is left, but I’ve only used 1 pump per day for a few weeks. $20
We Love Eyes tea tree eyelid and eyelash foaming cleanser. Still sealed. $10

Palettes

ELF total face palette. Each shade swatched 1x. $2
~~Colourpop take me home shadow collection palette. Each shade swatched once. $6~~
Le Metier de Beaute VIP !t g!rls palette. Picture of the first two colors, Picture of the second two colors. I hate to sell this because the formula is amazing, but I have similar colors in my collection. Each color has been swatched and there are a few small nicks from opening and closing the palette. $28
Marc Jacobs holiday 2016 palette. All shades have been swatched. The matte black shade is missing and there is a small nick in the grey shade. Otherwise in great condition. $35
Maybelline city mini palette in rooftop bronzes. Each shade swatched. $2
Studio makeup on the go palette in cool down. Each shade has been used a few times, dip in only one of the shades. $10
The Brow Gal convertible brow palette. Brown hair 02 shade. Each shade used a few times. This is a great brow product, I just don’t use powders anymore. $8

Eyes (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Butter London eyegloss in pantone color of the year ultraviolet. Swatched once. $13
Colourpop eyeliner in Mr. Bing. Swatched 1x. $3
Le Metier de Beaute precision liquid eyeliner in black. Brand new. $14
Loreal infallible eyeshadows in smoldering plum, amber rush, and glistening garnet. Each used once, they all include the stopper. $2 each or all three for $5
MAC moisture cover concealer in NC15. About 50% left. Great to try out the formula/shade. $4
Milani eyeshadow single in 05 bella taupe. Swatched once. $2
Rouge Bunny Rouge raven glaze lacquer eyeliner. Used a few times. Recently purchased (about 2 months ago?) and hasn’t dried out. $6
Surrat relevee mascara. Used 1x with disposable mascara wand. I bought this within the past 3 months and it isn’t dried up at all. $15

Lips (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Buxom lip gloss in white russian. Used 2x. $10
By Terry rouge-expert click stick in 3 bare me. Used 2x. Such a pretty nude lipstick, but the color doesn’t suit me. $16
Colourpop satin lip in aquarius. The wording has rubbed off from being in my purse. Used 2x. $3
Marc Jacobs lip gloss in make me! Swatched once. $15

Face (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Colourpop super shock cheek pearlized in glazed and scrumptious. $6 for both
Estee Edit pore vanishing stick. Used a few times. I shaved a bit off of the top to sanitize. $10
Estee Edit beam team hydrate and glow. Highlighter portion used once, the rest has been used 2x. $10
Giorgio Armani power fabric longwear high cover foundation in 2. Used maybe 5x total. $35
Jouer rose gold powder highlighter mini. Swatched once. $8
Juice Beauty phyto-pigment flawless serum foundation in 02 fair. Used twice. $18
Models Own sculpt and glow highlighter powder in peach pearl 02. Swatched once. $6
Sephora beauty amplifier afterglow primer and luminizer. Used 2x. $4

Skincare (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Sheet mask bundle of 3. Wangskin whitening and anti wrinkle, skin republic spots and blemish masks. all 3 for $5
Bioderma atoderm gentle shower gel for dry sensitive skin. Still sealed, 100 ml bottle. $4
Clinique moisture surge face spray. I bought this on a whim at an airport (the sprayer is phenomenal!) but got home and realized I have 3 other items just like it. Sprayed 5x. $15
Derma E radiant glow face oil. Opened but unused 2 oz bottle. $10
Kaplan MD clinical skin therapy. Used 2x. This will be heavy to ship since the packaging is luxurious. $15
Herbivore rose hibiscus hydrating face mist. This is the 2 oz version, not the full 4 oz. Unused. $15
Origins firefighter for men. Unused. $10
Perricone MD pre:empt series refreshing shower mask. Used 3x. Retails for $50. $16
Skin Laundry brightening serum with glycolic acid. Great serum for sensitive skin, about 60% full at least. $15

Tools, perfume, etc.

Perfume sample set. 9 unopened perfume samples. $4
BH cosmetics crystal quartz brushes. Full set, includes bag. Picture 1, Picture 2. $12
Birchbox blush brush. This is actually quite weighty and very soft. $3
Daily Concepts your hair wrap towel (white). Never used. I think this was from a past popsugar box. $8
Royal and Langnickel modal pro BMX-250 chisel brush. $3
Saucebox Cosmetics fantasy brushes. One brow brush with a spoolie, contour brush, and two eye blending brushes. I would like to keep these together. $10 for all four
Wet n Wild blush brush. $2

Nails

Givenchy mini polish in bucolic poppy. Used a few times. $3
RGB nail polish in slate. Like new. $5

Body

Franklin & Whitman mineral soak in spring garden. Contains hawaiian sea salt, grapefruit, and rosemary. About 1/2 left of a 4 oz container. $8
GM Collin body treating oil (1.7 oz). $8
Ofra body illuminizer in charmer. Still sealed. $10
Simpatico shea butter cream. Used 3x. $3
Theraplex barrier balm. 4 oz, used 1x. $3

Hair

Davines MINU shampoo with conditioner sample. $10
Dessange top coat color care serum. NIB. $6
Franklin & Whitman east falls dry shampoo powder for dark hair. Only used 1x. $14
John Masters organics dry scalp treatment and volumizer for thinning hair. Used 2x. $6
Oribe apres beach wave and shine spray. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $15
Phyto phytolisse express smoothing mask. Unopened and never used. Full size. $13
Rene Furterer paris color radiance ritual radiance enhancing spray. $6
Virtue the uplifted volumizing whip. Used 1x. $12

Minis & DS Items

Bite line and define, lip pencil in 068, and lipstick in sweet cream. All brand new. $4 each or all 3 for $10
Emma Hardie amazing face brilliance facial oil 5ml. $6
Marc Jacobs black eyeliner mini. Never used. $4
~~Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in sugar sugar. Swatched. $4~~
~~Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in a baby pink color. Used 3x. $3~~
Marc Jacobs lipstick mini slow burn. Swatched 1x. $4
Nudestix magnetic matte lip color in greystone. Swatched once. $3
Ole Henrikson banana bright cream. Unused. $4
Peter Thomas Roth acne face wash. Unused. $3

Freebies - 1 free with every $15 purchase

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I tried a veggie keto/ketotarian diet for a month. Here's an overview of my experiences + results (plus some tips for doing it better than me)

Hey guys!
Shared this over at vegetarianketo and it seemed to go down quite well with some folks, so thought I'd share it with you guys too if that's okay!
Some context:
I've had autoimmune health challenges for a number of years and have experimented with a bunch of different diets in that time in an attempt to help relieve symptoms/take a degree of control over the issues (crohn's + seronegative spondyloarthropathy).
During the search, I recently stumbled upon Dr. William Cole's work - a functional medicine doc who combines plant-based eating with the principles of keto and autoimmune protocols.
The basic principles of 'ketotarian':

At the base of the pyramid, there's a bunch of fat sources - avos, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts + seeds.
Above that, fish, eggs, maybe some tempeh, and plenty of non-starchy veggies (leafy greens etc).
Very small amounts of low-fructose fruit + starchy veg
Less than 45g net carbs a day
Avoiding any dairy, gluten, nightshades, grains + legumes because of the potential autoimmune issues.
Eat slowly, mindfully + manage stress

I recently did a 4-week experiment:
Whilst I've played around with various autoimmune protocols before, they tend to be pretty meat heavy. I was looking for something that would give my gut + immune system a break, but was still primarily plant-based.
As ketosis itself tends to help with inflammation, it made sense to give this a try.
If nothing else, it would help me learn a bit more about my body, and hopefully give me a few tidbits to potentially help others in a similar situation!
Here's a video I made if you prefer watching things
I've also included a TL-DW (too-long, didn't watch) summary below:
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What I ate:
A shed load of chia, flax, coconut oil, olive oil, coconut milk, leafy greens, stevia, nuts, seeds, eggs, avos, and fish. Super dark 100% chocolate. Some roasted carrots + beets here and there. A few berries now and again.
Plenty of water, some green tea and coffee.
Because there was a bit more prep involved than normal, I found that eating 2 meals a day was actually easier than three. So I'd fast til early afternoon, then have a big breakfast, a light snack late afternoon, then dinner late evening. This was the general formula I followed:

Breakfast: Pretty much the same every day. A big fat bowl of chia seeds, flax, hemp, hemp protein, greens powder, coconut oil, cacao nibs - soaked for a few hours with almond milk, then topped with almond butter, coconut milk and a few berries/squeeze of lime. ~1500 kcal
Snack. A handful of nuts, 100% dark choc, maybe some berries if I've skipped them at breakfast. ~200kcal
Dinner. Some form of protein - usually either poached eggs or some form of fish, baked. A homemade sauce - often a coconut creamy curry. A bigass salad or steamed greens, dressed with oil, seeds + avo. Then sometimes a small side of roasted veg or cauliflower rice if I hadn't already smashed over the net carb limit (which happened once or twice early on. ~1000kcal

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The pros:

Clear mind. After the initial week or so, I found that I was less prone to brain fog throughout the day. Productivity levels increased, and I just generally felt a bit sharper.
Stable energy. Maybe because my blood sugar was more stable. I wasn't necessarily constantly buzzing with energy, but kinda had this constant slow burn available throughout the day.
Recovery. Because of the tendency towards inflammation, my recovery capacity after workouts had decreased a lot in recent years. I would have DOMS for days, and oftentimes a workout would easily trigger a flare-up that would last for months. During the keto experiment, I found I was able to recover a lot faster from light workouts, which meant I could be more consistent in the gym.
Body comp. Not something I was necessarily aiming for, but I lost a couple a kilos - probably mostly water weight. But because I was able to train more consistently, I may have made some changes in muscle mass too - before/after pic here
Sleep. Generally deeper, less prone to waking in the night.
Flare-ups - I'm generally in a lot less pain. Less joint stiffness + better digestion. Pretty amazing really for such a short timeframe!

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The cons:

Food variability. Can get a little repetitive eating fish, eggs and veggies. Not necessarily a big deal, but can take some getting used to!
Cost. Eating mainly fresh produce can get quite pricey compared to smashing down the grains + legumes. But for me at least, it's been worth it!
Time. Like with any diet, it does take some adjusting too! You've gotta be on it from a meal prep standpoint, or a have a solid
Super high-intensity training. The few times I did anything high intensity (sprints etc) I did find that the normal energy reserve I have wasn't quite there. This may be because it was still really early days in terms of my body adapting to using fat as a fuel, and may improve in the future.

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Things I'd do differently:

Be more organized with meal prep to prevent food boredom + stress.
Prioritize rest during the first week or two as the body makes the transition to keto.
Be more focused on hydration + electrolytes during the first week as the body sheds water weight.

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Plans moving forwards:
Dr. Cole advocates gradually upping your carb content to find your 'sweetspot', so I'm currently seeing how that goes.
I also recently had some food sensitivity testing done, so incorporating some of those findings too.
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Overall thoughts:
Super glad I gave it a try! As you can see from the lists, most of the 'pros' are super positive for such a short timeframe. And the 'cons' are largely logistical and could largely be avoided with a bit more planning!
I can't say what it would do for you, but if you do suffer from anything inflammatory related, it may be worth playing around with!
Hope this has helped in some shape or form - any questions, feel free to gimme a shout!

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Won at my office homebrew competition last night with my Mexican hot chocolate porter. Here's my recipe!

Won the People's Choice Award for my entry this year, bringing my win streak to 3 years running.
Thought I'd share my recipe along with a couple thoughts for anybody else who wants to make a weird holiday-ish beer this year.
Mexican hot chocolate porter:
10.8 lb Maris Otter
110g Black Patent
220g British chocolate
250g crystal 60L
225g carafa 1 (carafa spezial)
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Strike @ 170F with 4gal H2O
Mash 155F 60 min
Sparge 3.75gal @ 170F
Collect 6.5gal pre-boil
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.5oz chinook @ 13.1%AA 60 min
.7oz willamette @ 6.3%AA 40 min
.5oz willamette @ 6.3%AA 20 min
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Ferment @ 68F with Imperial A10 Darkness (If you can get Imperial brand yeast where you brew, give it a try. I'm a believer for life, the stuff is great. Absolutely rips through primary in just a couple days with no starter.)
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Rack into secondary vessel (I just put it straight into my keg), and age 2 weeks with a nice tight-weave a weighted hop bag containing:
60g roasted cacao nibs
2 split ancho chiles
2 split vanilla beans
3 cinnamon sticks
Remove spices, pressurize keg to achieve ~2 volumes CO2.
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Overall, I'm really happy with how this batch turned out. It wasn't quite what I was aiming for- I initially wanted it to be a mole porter, with a nice strong ancho presence. It turned out much more subdued, but with great body and complex flavor.
That said, if I could go back and change anything about it, I'd drop the cinnamon stick count to 2. It's very cinnamon-forward, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it blocks some of the other more delicate flavors from coming through.
Also not a lot of head retention, which I attribute to the oils from the nibs. Any thoughts on how to mitigate that? Somebody said something about making a tea from them instead of putting the whole nibs into the beer I think?
Bonus picture from the event
Cheers y'all!

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[SELL/SWAP] Natural & Vegan skincare, sheet masks, Elizabeth&James, R+Co, Oribe, Sunday Riley, Butter London, Marc Jacobs, Melt love sick, Surratt, YSL, Z palette, Saucebox, Buxom, MAC, Colourpop, By Terry, Bite, YSL, Virtue, Nars, Franklin&Whiteman, Lush, Kaplan MD, Bite, LMdB, Davines, Estee Edit.

Hi all! Thanks in advance for taking a look at my list :)
A few notes... - I will be shipping products out by Friday. - All prices are negotiable - just try me! I am especially willing to haggle if you’re buying multiple products. - Please plan on replying within 4 hours of your post. I have had so many people ignore messages or come back the next day only to say they are no longer interested. Just let me know if you’ve decided to pass on something so I can move on to the next person! :) - Prices don’t include shipping. I will weigh each order and calculate shipping accordingly. Shipping normally comes out to around $3/$3.50 unless the item is heavier. - $8 minimum, payable via Paypal (gift preferred - if you aren’t comfortable with this, I can invoice you + fees) - Shipping from the US domestically as well as internationally. Canadian shipping starts at $10, depending on the item thickness. Unfortunately, USPS just raised its international rate, so I’m no longer able to ship for less :( I’ve also shipped to the U.K. and Australia before and don’t mind doing so. - Minis and Freebies are located at the end of the list!
Wishlist - I have a long wishlist, but I am mostly looking to sell unless you have these specific items to swap

Bareminerals complexion rescue tinted hydrating gel in opal 01
Smashbox studio skin hydrating foundation in .5
Herbivore pineapple mask
Hand Chemistry body mist
REN anti pollution mist
Shiseido pure retinol eye masks
Juice beauty serum foundation in 02 fair
Skin Owl illuminators
Lilah B, Osea, Kypris, and Nabla products

Beauty Heroes, Art of Organics, Petit Vour items

Ayuna high protein cream-in-oil peel. Retails for $145. Used once with clean fingers. $45
Innersense sweet spirit leave in conditioner. Used once. $18
Josh Rosebrook cacao antioxidant mask. About 1/3 of the container left. $15
Kari Gran lip whip in peppermint. Used once. $8
K Voss cinnamon lip plumper. Brand new. $8
Luna Nectar moon boost lash and brow enhancing serum. NIB. Retails for $65. $25
Thrive Causemetics triple threat color stick in joy. Double-ended cream highlighter (with a dense brush on the other side). Used 2x. This brand is vegan and all-natural. $5
Ursa Major vitamin C serum. Hard to see how much is left, but I’ve only used 1 pump per day for a few weeks. $20
We Love Eyes tea tree eyelid and eyelash foaming cleanser. Still sealed. $10

Palettes

ELF total face palette. Each shade swatched 1x. $4
Le Metier de Beaute VIP !t g!rls palette. Picture of the first two colors, Picture of the second two colors. I hate to sell this because the formula is amazing, but I have similar colors in my collection. Each color has been swatched and there are a few small nicks from opening and closing the palette. $28
Marc Jacobs holiday 2016 palette. All shades have been swatched. The matte black shade is missing and there is a small nick in the grey shade. Otherwise in great condition. $40
Maybelline city mini palette in rooftop bronzes. Each shade swatched. $2
Melt love sick stack. Each shade swatched. The blue has a little nick in it. $26
Studio makeup on the go palette in cool down. Each shade has been used a few times, dip in only one of the shades. $12
The Brow Gal convertible brow palette. Brown hair 02 shade. Each shade used a few times. This is a great brow product, I just don’t use powders anymore. $10
Wet n Wild comfort zone palette. Older, not the new revamped version. Each shade swatched. $3

Eyes (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Buxom big tease plumping mascara. NIB. $14
Butter London eyegloss in pantone color of the year ultraviolet. Swatched once. $15
Colourpop eyeliner in Mr. Bing. Swatched 1x. $3
Juice Beauty cream shadow stick in fog. Swatched 1x. $6
Le Metier de Beaute precision liquid eyeliner in black. Brand new. $15
Loreal infallible eyeshadows in smoldering plum, amber rush, and glistening garnet. Each used once, they all include the stopper. $2.50 each or all three for $6.50
MAC moisture cover concealer in NC15. About 50% left. Great to try out the formula/shade. $5
Surrat relevee mascara. Used 1x with disposable mascara wand. I bought this within the past 3 months and it isn’t dried up at all. $15
Urban Decay anti aging eye primer potion. Old squeezy tube packaging. $10

Lips (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Buxom lip gloss in white russian. Used 2x. $10
By Terry rouge-expert click stick in 3 bare me. Used 2x. Such a pretty nude lipstick, but the color doesn’t suit me. $18
Colourpop satin lip in aquarius. The wording has rubbed off from being in my purse. Used 2x. $3
Marc Jacobs lip gloss in make me! Swatched once. $15

Face (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Estee Edit pore vanishing stick. Used a few times. I shaved a bit off of the top to sanitize. $10
Estee Edit beam team hydrate and glow. Highlighter portion used once, the rest has been used 2x. $10
Loreal infallible pro matte foundation in 101. Never used. $4.50
NARS pure radiant tinted moisturizer in finland. This only has about 30% remaining. Good to try out if you’re looking to see if the formula works for you. $10
Sephora beauty amplifier afterglow primer and luminizer. Used 2x. $4

Skincare (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Sheet mask bundle of 7. Picture 1. Picture 2. Wangskin whitening and anti wrinkle, A by Bom ultra moisture mask, SNP green tension calming lifting mask, skin republic spots and blemish masks, no:hj 24k gold mask super collagen, karatica gold duck’s egg foil mask. all 6 for $18
Kaplan MD clinical skin therapy. Used 2x. This will be heavy to ship since the packaging is luxurious. $15
Origins firefighter for men. Unused. $10
Perricone MD pre:empt series refreshing shower mask. Used 3x. Retails for $50. $16
Sunday Riley rapid flash brightening serum. Full size, 90% full. Retails for $85. $45

Tools, perfume, etc.

Perfume sample set. 9 unopened perfume samples. $4
BH cosmetics crystal quartz brushes. Full set, includes bag. Picture 1, Picture 2. $12
Birchbox blush brush. This is actually quite weighty and very soft. $3
Daily Concepts your hair wrap towel (white). Never used. I think this was from a past popsugar box. $8
Lash Star heated lash styler. In original box. Used a few times, probably needs to be charged via USB. $10
Royal and Langnickel modal pro BMX-250 chisel brush. $3
Saucebox Cosmetics fantasy brushes. One brow brush with a spoolie, contour brush, and two eye blending brushes. I would like to keep these together. $10 for all four
Wet n Wild blush brush. $2
Large Z palette. Still in the packaging, includes magnets. $14

Nails

Givenchy mini polish in bucolic poppy. Used a few times. $3
RGB nail polish in slate. Like new. $5

Body

Franklin & Whitman mineral soak in spring garden. Contains hawaiian sea salt, grapefruit, and rosemary. About 1/2 left of a 4 oz container. $8
GM Collin body treating oil (1.7 oz). $8
Lush the greeench deodorant powder. Opened just to smell, but never used. $10
Ofra body illuminizer in charmer. Still sealed. $10
Simpatico shea butter cream. Used 3x. $3
Theraplex barrier balm. 4 oz, used 1x. $3

Hair

Davines MINU shampoo with conditioner sample. $10
Dessange top coat color care serum. NIB. $6
Elizabeth & James Bourbon dry shampoo. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $8
Franklin & Whitman east falls dry shampoo powder for dark hair. Only used 1x. $14
John Masters organics dry scalp treatment and volumizer for thinning hair. Used 2x. $6
Oribe apres beach wave and shine spray. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $15
Phyto phytolisse express smoothing mask. Unopened and never used. Full size. $13
R+Co skyline dry shampoo powder. Only used 3x, the bottle is 2oz. Here’s another angle to help show the usage. $18
Rene Furterer paris color radiance ritual radiance enhancing spray. $6
Virtue the uplifted volumizing whip. Used 1x. $12

Minis & DS Items

Bite line and define, lip pencil in 068, and lipstick in sweet cream. All brand new. $4 each or all 3 for $10
Emma Hardie amazing face brilliance facial oil 5ml. $6
Marc Jacobs black eyeliner mini. Never used. $4
Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in sugar sugar. Swatched. $4
Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in a baby pink color. Used 3x. $3
Nudestix magnetic matte lip color in greystone. Swatched once. $3
YSL touche eclat blur primer. BNIB. $10

Freebies - 1 free with every $15 purchase

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[SELL/SWAP] High end items! Beauty Heroes/Art of Organics/Petit Vour Items! Cruelty Free skincare! Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury, Cle de Peau, LMdB, Aveda, Pixi, Oribe, Fresh, Colourpop, DermaE, Models Own, Butter London, Marc Jacobs, Surratt, Saucebox, By Terry, Bite, BH cosmetics, Franklin&Whiteman.

Hi all! Thanks in advance for taking a look at my list :)
A few notes... - I will be shipping products out by Monday, possibly sooner depending on when I get payment. - All prices are negotiable - just try me! I am especially willing to haggle if you’re buying multiple products. - Please plan on replying within 4 hours of your post. I have had so many people ignore messages or come back the next day only to say they are no longer interested. Just let me know if you’ve decided to pass on something so I can move on to the next person! :) - Prices don’t include shipping. I will weigh each order and calculate shipping accordingly. Shipping normally comes out to around $3/$3.50 unless the item is heavier. - $8 minimum, payable via Paypal (gift preferred - if you aren’t comfortable with this, I can invoice you + fees) - Shipping from the US domestically as well as internationally. Canadian shipping starts at $10, depending on the item thickness. Unfortunately, USPS just raised its international rate, so I’m no longer able to ship for less :( I’ve also shipped to the U.K. and Australia before and don’t mind doing so. - Minis and Freebies are located at the end of the list!
Wishlist - I have a long wishlist, but I am mostly looking to sell unless you have these specific items to swap

Bareminerals complexion rescue tinted hydrating gel in opal 01
REN anti pollution mist
Skin Owl illuminators
Lilah B, Osea (especially the algae mask), Kypris, and Nabla products
100% pure bamboo blur tinted moisturizer in creme 01
Fitglow Beauty vita-active foundation in VF 1
Pinrose secret genius perfume
Pacifica fruity or vanilla perfumes
Becca undereye corrector in peach
Becca hydra mist set and refresh powder
Charlotte Tilbury blush in first love
RMS luminizers (especially the quad)

Beauty Heroes, Art of Organics, Petit Vour items

Ayuna high protein cream-in-oil peel. Retails for $145. Used once with clean fingers. $45
Josh Rosebrook cacao antioxidant mask. About 1/3 of the container left. $15
Kani moon milk shimmering body oil with jasmine and tuborose. Two bottles, 1 oz each. Unused. $12
Khus + Khus modern herbal fusian bleu body wax. There’s a small dip in the product with minimal usage. This is fairly heavy and may be more to ship. Retails for $72. $38
Khus + Khus modern herbal fusion sans age serum. Opened the bottle to smell, but the product is unused. Retails for $48. $30
Thrive Causemetics triple threat color stick in joy. Double-ended cream highlighter (with a dense brush on the other side). Used 2x. This brand is vegan and all-natural. $5
Red Apple Lipstick Lipliner in barely pink. Still sealed. $8
Ursa Major vitamin C serum. Hard to see how much is left, but I’ve only used 1 pump per day for a few weeks. $20
We Love Eyes tea tree eyelid and eyelash foaming cleanser. Still sealed. $10

Palettes

ELF total face palette. Each shade swatched 1x. $2
Charlotte Tilbury instant look in a palette (smokey eye). Each shade has only been used about 2 times. Retails for $75. $50
Le Metier de Beaute Intoxicate palette. Picture of the first two shades, Picture of the second two colors. The top color is a really pretty peachy taupe duocrome. I hate to sell this because the formula is amazing, but I have similar colors in my collection. Each color has been swatched. $30
Le Metier de Beaute VIP !t g!rls palette. Picture of the first two colors, Picture of the second two colors. Again, I hate to sell this because the formula is amazing, but I have similar colors in my collection. Each color has been swatched and there are a few small nicks from opening and closing the palette. $28
Marc Jacobs holiday 2016 palette. All shades have been swatched. The matte black shade is missing and there is a small nick in the grey shade. Otherwise in great condition. $35
Maybelline city mini palette in rooftop bronzes. Each shade swatched. $2
The Brow Gal convertible brow palette. Brown hair 02 shade. Each shade used a few times. This is a great brow product, I just don’t use powders anymore. $8

Eyes (see the end of my list for minis!)

Butter London eyegloss in pantone color of the year ultraviolet. Swatched once. $13
Cle de Peau concealer in ivory. Minimal usage. The remainder of the product is shown in the picture. Retails for $70. $26
Colourpop eyeliner in Mr. Bing. Swatched 1x. $3
Le Metier de Beaute precision liquid eyeliner in black. Brand new. $14
Loreal infallible eyeshadows in smoldering plum, amber rush, and glistening garnet. Each used once, they all include the stopper. $2 each or all three for $5
MAC moisture cover concealer in NC15. About 50% left. Great to try out the formula/shade. $3
Milani eyeshadow single in 05 bella taupe. Swatched once. $2
Pixi by Petra correction concentrate in brightening peach. Used 2x. $4
Rouge Bunny Rouge raven glaze lacquer eyeliner. Used a few times. Recently purchased (about 2 months ago?) and hasn’t dried out. $6
Surrat relevee mascara. Used 1x with disposable mascara wand. I bought this within the past 3 months and it isn’t dried up at all. $15

Lips (see the end of my list for minis!)

By Terry rouge-expert click stick in 3 bare me. Used 2x. Such a pretty nude lipstick, but the color doesn’t suit me. $16
Colourpop satin lip in aquarius. The wording has rubbed off from being in my purse. Used 2x. $3

Face (see the end of my list for minis!)

Estee Edit pore vanishing stick. Used a few times. I shaved a bit off of the top to sanitize. $10
Estee Edit beam team hydrate and glow. Highlighter portion used once, the rest has been used 2x. $10
Jouer rose gold powder highlighter mini. Swatched once. $8
Le Metier de Beaute peau vierge anti aging complexe in shade 0 porcelain. Used 2x. I love the formula, but unfortunately the shade doesn’t work for me. Retails for $125. $60
Models Own sculpt and glow highlighter powder in peach pearl 02. Swatched once. $6
Sephora beauty amplifier afterglow primer and luminizer. Used 2x. $4
Tom Ford bronzer in 02 terra. Usage shown in picture. $28

Skincare (see the end of my list for minis!)

Sheet mask bundle of 3. Wangskin whitening and anti wrinkle, skin republic spots and blemish masks. all 3 for $5
Bioderma atoderm gentle shower gel for dry sensitive skin. Still sealed, 100 ml bottle. $4
Derma E radiant glow face oil. Opened but unused 2 oz bottle. $10
Derma E overnight peel with AHA. Unopened. $10
Kaplan MD clinical skin therapy. Used 2x. This will be heavy to ship since the packaging is luxurious. $15
Origins firefighter for men. Unused. $10
Perricone MD pre:empt series refreshing shower mask. Used 3x. Retails for $50. $16
Skin Laundry brightening serum with glycolic acid. Great serum for sensitive skin, about 60% full at least. $15

Tools, perfume, etc.

BH cosmetics crystal quartz brushes. Full set, includes bag. Picture 1, Picture 2. $12
Birchbox blush brush. This is actually quite weighty and very soft. $3
Royal and Langnickel modal pro BMX-250 chisel brush. $3
Saucebox Cosmetics fantasy brushes. One brow brush with a spoolie, contour brush, and two eye blending brushes. I would like to keep these together. $10 for all four
Wet n Wild blush brush. $2

Nails

Givenchy mini polish in bucolic poppy. Used a few times. $3
RGB nail polish in slate. Like new. $5

Body

Franklin & Whitman mineral soak in spring garden. Contains hawaiian sea salt, grapefruit, and rosemary. About 1/2 left of a 4 oz container. $8
GM Collin body treating oil (1.7 oz). $8
Ofra body illuminizer in charmer. Still sealed. $10
Simpatico shea butter cream. Used 3x. $3
Theraplex barrier balm. 4 oz, used 1x. $3

Hair

Aveda shampure dry shampoo. Non aerosol dry shampoo. Used about 4 times. $15
Davines MINU shampoo with conditioner sample. $10
Dessange top coat color care serum. NIB. $6
Franklin & Whitman east falls dry shampoo powder for dark hair. Only used 1x. $14
Oribe apres beach wave and shine spray. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $13
Phyto phytolisse express smoothing mask. Unopened and never used. Full size. $13
Rene Furterer paris color radiance ritual radiance enhancing spray. $6

Minis & DS Items

Air Repair complexion quenching mist (2 oz). Used 1x. $3
Bite line and define, lip pencil in 068, and lipstick in sweet cream. All brand new. $4 each or all 3 for $10
Biossance squalane + peptide eye gel. $3
Emma Hardie amazing face brilliance facial oil 5ml. $6
Fresh rose face mask mini. BNIB. $5
Fresh soy face cleanser mini. $3
It Cosmetics confidence in a cream mini. $3
Kora Organics radiant eye oil rollerball mini and face oil samples. All for $5
Marc Jacobs black eyeliner mini. Never used. $4
Marc Jacobs lipstick mini slow burn. Swatched 1x. $4
Nudestix magnetic matte lip color in greystone. Swatched once. $3
~~Ole Henrikson banana bright cream. Unused. $4~~
Peter Thomas Roth acne face wash. Unused. $3
Youth to the People kale + spinach green tea hyaluronic acid moisturizer mini. Used 1x. $3

Freebies - 1 free with every $15 purchase

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[SELL/SWAP] High end & drugstore items! Beauty Heroes/Art of Organics/Petit Vour Items! Charlotte Tilbury, Red Apple Lipstick, Ordinary, Flower Beauty, Patchology, DermaE, Aveda, Pixi, Oribe, MJ, Fresh, Colourpop, Butter London, Surratt, Saucebox, By Terry, Bite, BH cosmetics, Franklin&Whiteman.

Hi all! Thanks in advance for taking a look at my list :)
A few notes...

I will be shipping products out by Friday, possibly sooner depending on when I get payment.
All prices are negotiable - just try me! I am especially willing to haggle if you’re buying multiple products.
Please plan on replying within 4 hours of your post. I have had so many people ignore messages or come back the next day only to say they are no longer interested. Just let me know if you’ve decided to pass on something so I can move on to the next person! :)
Prices don’t include shipping. I will weigh each order and calculate shipping accordingly. Shipping normally comes out to around $3/$3.50 unless the item is heavier.
$8 minimum, payable via Paypal (gift preferred - if you aren’t comfortable with this, I can invoice you + fees)
Shipping from the US domestically as well as internationally. Canadian shipping starts at $10, depending on the item thickness. Unfortunately, USPS just raised its international rate, so I’m no longer able to ship for less :( I’ve also shipped to the U.K. and Australia before and don’t mind doing so.
Minis and Freebies are located at the end of the list!

Wishlist - I have a long wishlist, but I am mostly looking to sell unless you have these specific items to swap

RMS wild with desire lipstick in breathless, or mid to high end nude hydrating lipsticks (not sure what specific brands/shades I’m looking for, but I’m pretty picky with lipsticks).
Hourglass blush in mood exposure (prefer the mini)
Sunday Riley UFO face oil (prefer the mini)
REN anti pollution mist
Skin Owl illuminators
Lilah B, Osea (especially the algae mask), Kypris, and Nabla products
100% pure bamboo blur tinted moisturizer in creme 01
Fitglow Beauty vita-active foundation in VF 1
Pinrose secret genius perfume
Becca undereye corrector in peach
Becca hydra mist set and refresh powder
Charlotte Tilbury blush in first love

Beauty Heroes, Art of Organics, Petit Vour items

Ayuna high protein cream-in-oil peel. Retails for $145. Used once with clean fingers. $45
De Mamiel exhale daily hydrating nectar. 5 ml unused bottle. $8
Josh Rosebrook cacao antioxidant mask. About 1/3 of the container left. $15
Kani moon milk shimmering body oil with jasmine and tuborose. Two bottles, 1 oz each. Unused. $12
Khus + Khus modern herbal fusian bleu body wax. There’s a small dip in the product with minimal usage. This is fairly heavy and may be more to ship. Retails for $72. $38
Khus + Khus modern herbal fusion sans age serum. Opened the bottle to smell, but the product is unused. Retails for $48. $30
Thrive Causemetics triple threat color stick in joy. Double-ended cream highlighter (with a dense brush on the other side). Used 2x. This brand is vegan and all-natural. $5
Red Apple Lipstick in oh my guava. This is such an amazing formula, but unfortunately this color pulls too pink on me. Used 2x. $15
Red Apple Lipstick Lipliner in barely pink. Still sealed. $8
Ursa Major vitamin C serum. Hard to see how much is left, but I’ve only used 1 pump per day for a few weeks. $20
We Love Eyes tea tree eyelid and eyelash foaming cleanser. Still sealed. $10

Palettes

ELF total face palette. Each shade swatched 1x. $2
Charlotte Tilbury instant look in a palette (smokey eye). Each shade has only been used about 2 times. Retails for $75. $50
Maybelline city mini palette in rooftop bronzes. Each shade swatched. $2
The Brow Gal convertible brow palette. Brown hair 02 shade. Each shade used a few times. This is a great brow product, I just don’t use powders anymore. $6

Eyes (see the end of my list for minis!)

Butter London eyegloss in pantone color of the year ultraviolet. Swatched once. $13
Colourpop eyeliner in Mr. Bing. Swatched 1x. $3
Loreal infallible eyeshadows in smoldering plum, amber rush, and glistening garnet. Each used once, they all include the stopper. $2 each or all three for $5
MAC moisture cover concealer in NC15. About 50% left. Great to try out the formula/shade. $3
Milani eyeshadow single in 05 bella taupe. Swatched once. $2
Pixi by Petra correction concentrate in brightening peach. Used 2x. $4
Rouge Bunny Rouge raven glaze lacquer eyeliner. Used a few times. Recently purchased (about 2 months ago?) and hasn’t dried out. $6
Surrat relevee mascara. Used 1x with disposable mascara wand. I bought this within the past 3 months and it isn’t dried up at all. $15

Lips (see the end of my list for minis!)

By Terry rouge-expert click stick in 3 bare me. Used 2x. Such a pretty nude lipstick, but the color doesn’t suit me. $16
Colourpop satin lip in aquarius. The wording has rubbed off from being in my purse. Used 2x. $3

Face (see the end of my list for minis!)

Estee Edit pore vanishing stick. Used a few times. I shaved a bit off of the top to sanitize. $10
Estee Edit beam team hydrate and glow. Highlighter portion used once, the rest has been used 2x. $10
Flower Beauty light illusion foundation in porcelain L1. Used 2x. I love the formula, but this color is a little dark for me. $10
Jouer rose gold powder highlighter mini. Swatched once. $8
Models Own sculpt and glow highlighter powder in peach pearl 02. Swatched once. $6
Sephora beauty amplifier afterglow primer and luminizer. Used 2x. $4

Skincare (see the end of my list for minis!)

Sheet mask bundle of 3. Wangskin whitening and anti wrinkle, skin republic spots and blemish masks. all 3 for $5
Bioderma atoderm gentle shower gel for dry sensitive skin. Still sealed, 100 ml bottle. $4
Derma E vitamin c concentrated serum with hyaluronic acid. 75% left. $8
Derma E radiant glow face oil. Opened but unused 2 oz bottle. $10
Derma E overnight peel with AHA. Unopened. $10
Kaplan MD clinical skin therapy. Used 2x. This will be heavy to ship since the packaging is luxurious. $15
Patchology flashpatch rejuvenating eye gels. These were purchased about 1 month ago and about 27/30 pairs are left. $27
Origins firefighter for men. Unused. $10
Perricone MD pre:empt series refreshing shower mask. Used 3x. Retails for $50. $16
Skin Laundry brightening serum with glycolic acid. Great serum for sensitive skin, about 60% full at least. $12
The Ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% + B5. About 50% left. $2.50

Tools, perfume, etc.

BH cosmetics crystal quartz brushes. Full set, includes bag. Picture 1, Picture 2. $12
Birchbox blush brush. This is actually quite weighty and very soft. $3
Royal and Langnickel modal pro BMX-250 chisel brush. $3
Saucebox Cosmetics fantasy brushes. One brow brush with a spoolie, contour brush, and two eye blending brushes. I would like to keep these together. $10 for all four
Wet n Wild blush brush. $2

Nails

Givenchy mini polish in bucolic poppy. Used a few times. $3
RGB nail polish in slate. Like new. $5

Body

Franklin & Whitman mineral soak in spring garden. Contains hawaiian sea salt, grapefruit, and rosemary. About 1/2 left of a 4 oz container. $8
GM Collin body treating oil (1.7 oz). $8
Ofra body illuminizer in charmer. Still sealed. $10
Simpatico shea butter cream. Used 3x. $3
Theraplex barrier balm. 4 oz, used 1x. $3

Hair

Aveda shampure dry shampoo. Non aerosol dry shampoo. Used about 4 times. $15
Davines MINU shampoo with conditioner sample. $10
Dessange top coat color care serum. NIB. $6
Franklin & Whitman east falls dry shampoo powder for dark hair. Only used 1x. $14
Oribe apres beach wave and shine spray. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $13
Rene Furterer paris color radiance ritual radiance enhancing spray. $6

Minis & DS Items

Air Repair complexion quenching mist (2 oz). Used 1x. $3
Bite line and define, lip pencil in 068, and lipstick in sweet cream. All brand new. $4 each or all 3 for $10
Biossance squalane + peptide eye gel. $3
Emma Hardie amazing face brilliance facial oil 5ml. $6
Fresh rose face mask mini. BNIB. $5
Fresh soy face cleanser mini. $3
It Cosmetics confidence in a cream mini. $3
Marc Jacobs black eyeliner mini. Never used. $4
Marc Jacobs lipstick mini slow burn. Swatched 1x. $4
Nudestix magnetic matte lip color in greystone. Swatched once. $3
Peter Thomas Roth acne face wash. Unused. $3
Youth to the People kale + spinach green tea hyaluronic acid moisturizer mini. Used 1x. $3

Freebies - 1 free with every $15 purchase

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LSA & Blue Lotus Wine

So after months of reading other peoples' experiences online and experimenting with HBWRs and blue lotus (smoked, soaked, resins), I decided to test this out. The logic of this combo is that all the ingredients have pleasant synergy and create a different experience than just using one of the substances on their own. Lotus is known to go well with the relaxing and mood-lifting feeling of wine, the aldehydes and the vasodialatior properties of wine smooth out the LSA trip, and the peaceful headspace that lotus provides is an excellent addition to any LSA trip.
So here's what I did:
*Basic ingredients:*
2-3 glasses cheap red wine, malbec (my preference)
10 HBWRs
5g Blue Lotus (nympheae caerulea)
5g Sacred Lotus (nelumbo nucifera)
*For flavor and hypothetical LSC/LSH conversion:*
1 tbsp cacao nibs
1 tbsp Apple cider spread
1 tbsp Blueberry jam
1 tbsp Fig butter
1 tsp raw honey
1 tsp cinnamon
dash of cumin
3 almonds and 1 walnut
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Blended for a short while, until mushy. Left in the fridge for 1.5 weeks, shaken several times a day. Kept away from light.
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I'm 23 and 180lbs, at this point with lots of experience experimenting with this stuff. This how it went with my psychedelic wine:
(10am) On an empty stomach I drank the mixture, sediment and all, over the course of an hour and a half. It was not very pleasant, and I would imagine that drinking just the liquid would have been a more pleasant. So if one were to replicate my recipe and want to strain the liquid, be sure to compensate with the quantity of ingredients for potency. For the entire trip I carried a large, soft blanket around with me.
(11am) An hour in time started to slow. I noticed myself spacing out quite a bit, and forgot that I still had more of the drink to consume after a while. That lysergic feeling of being more in tune with my mind and the wavelength of the universe began to take hold. I had been listening to some of Chopin's Nocturnes over speakers, but the shrill noise of the piano started to disturb my growing state of drowsiness. Stimuli, both visual and auditory, felt like a distraction from an emerging inner tranquility. At this point I was feeling the heavily sedative effects of the HBWR, but even if they were unwelcome effects I wouldn't say that they were wholly unpleasant.
(11:30am) My stomach was making noises and felt a little queasy, but nothing too bad. I went upstairs to my bedroom and played some Animal Crossing on my computer. I found it too task oriented. Usually I get lost in the escapism of the world of that game, but I felt more conscious of the medium. I just wanted to stare into space and be warm.
(12pm) Eventually I decided that I would rather be curled up in bed, where it was warm and soft, so I went to my room and hid under the covers. For maybe twenty minutes I lay there in the space under the covers marveling at how warm and enjoyable it was. During this time my stomach must have digested all of the ingredients because the effects were hitting me suddenly and full on, and I fell asleep for about an hour.
(1:30pm) After waking up, I went downstairs and sat under a blanket on the sofa next to my dog and cat. At this point it was early afternoon. I spend the rest of the day and evening in this exact position, staring at our large bookcase that covers the wall on the opposite side of the room. I was in a place of zen and bliss. I watched my thoughts, noticed the colors of the books and walls shimmering and their shapes vibrating, and felt the calm and trust of my pets who I've known for a decade. I didn't want any music or screens, and was happy with just existing.
(5pm) A snowstorm had started outside, which made my position sitting next to the window all the more comforting. The stillness of my pets and the house consumed me. Occasionally I picked up the two coffee table books I had planned to trip out with-- a zoological picture encyclopedia and a book full of Van Gogh paintings-- but the images weren't as animated as I expected, and anyways I was completely content with just sitting and thinking and existing.
(7pm) I was still peaking, eight hours after the onset of the trip. I didn't have anywhere to be or anything to do, plus nobody was in the house that day, I prepared a cup of Yogi Bedtime Tea, with two teabags, which contains mostly passionflower and Valerian root, as well as a host of other bedtime herbs (chamomile, skullcap, lavender). This was the first thing I had other than water (staying hydrated is key) since consuming the wine in the morning--I didn't notice if I was hungry or not. I would think that the passionflower had the most noticeable effect, based on what I've read.
(8:30pm) The tea had a wonderful effect, making it feel more like an acid trip. Time had slowed, I felt the walls breathing, colors shimmered and flashed, and everything has a warm hue. The hum of the heating system in the house and the wail of the wind outside were as comforting as my blanket. At this time I filled my cup up again with hot water.
(9:30pm) Still feeling zen but weary of my family returning home soon, I moved to my bedroom and laid in bed. Sure enough they arrived shortly afterward. I laid in bed and listened to their voices.
(10:30pm) The trip wasn't still terribly intense, but I was definitely feeling it. However I decided that the flowers had spoken to me enough, so I jerked off (which was great) and fell asleep. Dreams were vivid and immersive, possible lucid. I was groggy the next day but otherwise I felt normal.
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Overall: A solid trip for sedentary, solitary activities. Helped me learn to enjoy doing nothing and become more aware of my thought processes. The passionflower in the evening was absolutely the best addition to the experience. I'd highly recommend it.
Let me know if you've tried anything similar, with any of the active ingredients.

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[SELL/SWAP] RBR, Sunday Riley, Jouer, Oribe, R+Co, Lilfox, Luxie, Ayuna, Ursa Major, Skin Laundry, Derma E, Models Own, Butter London, Marc Jacobs, Surratt, Bioderma, Saucebox, Buxom, MAC, Colourpop, By Terry, Bite, YSL, BH cosmetics, Virtue, Nars, Franklin&Whiteman, Lush, LMdB, Maybelline, Loreal.

Hi all! Thanks in advance for taking a look at my list :)
A few notes...

As a heads up, I regularly cycle products in and out of my collection, which is why I normally have some new products in each post.
I will be shipping products out by Friday.
All prices are negotiable - just try me! I am especially willing to haggle if you’re buying multiple products.
Please plan on replying within 4 hours of your post. I have had so many people ignore messages or come back the next day only to say they are no longer interested. Just let me know if you’ve decided to pass on something so I can move on to the next person! :)
Prices don’t include shipping. I will weigh each order and calculate shipping accordingly. Shipping normally comes out to around $3/$3.50 unless the item is heavier.
$8 minimum, payable via Paypal (gift preferred - if you aren’t comfortable with this, I can invoice you + fees)
Shipping from the US domestically as well as internationally. Canadian shipping starts at $10, depending on the item thickness. Unfortunately, USPS just raised its international rate, so I’m no longer able to ship for less :( I’ve also shipped to the U.K. and Australia before and don’t mind doing so.
Minis and Freebies are located at the end of the list!

Wishlist - I have a long wishlist, but I am mostly looking to sell unless you have these specific items to swap

Bareminerals complexion rescue tinted hydrating gel in opal 01
Smashbox studio skin hydrating foundation in .5
REN anti pollution mist
Shiseido pure retinol eye masks
Skin Owl illuminators
Lilah B, Osea, Kypris, and Nabla products
Briogeo charcoal exfoliating scalp shampoo (I prefer a mini)
100% pure bamboo blur tinted moisturizer in creme 01
Kani Botanicals galaxy milk
Fitglow Beauty vita-active foundation in VF 1

Beauty Heroes, Art of Organics, Petit Vour items

Ayuna high protein cream-in-oil peel. Retails for $145. Used once with clean fingers. $45
Josh Rosebrook cacao antioxidant mask. About 1/3 of the container left. $15
Kari Gran lip whip in peppermint. Used once. $8
K Voss cinnamon lip plumper. Brand new. $8
Lilfox amazon after dark melty jungle cleansing balm. .5 oz, never opened, includes spoon. $12
Lilfox luxury jasmine lip butter. Unopened. $10
Thrive Causemetics triple threat color stick in joy. Double-ended cream highlighter (with a dense brush on the other side). Used 2x. This brand is vegan and all-natural. $5
Ursa Major vitamin C serum. Hard to see how much is left, but I’ve only used 1 pump per day for a few weeks. $20
We Love Eyes tea tree eyelid and eyelash foaming cleanser. Still sealed. $10

Palettes

ELF total face palette. Each shade swatched 1x. $4
Le Metier de Beaute VIP !t g!rls palette. Picture of the first two colors, Picture of the second two colors. I hate to sell this because the formula is amazing, but I have similar colors in my collection. Each color has been swatched and there are a few small nicks from opening and closing the palette. $28
Marc Jacobs holiday 2016 palette. All shades have been swatched. The matte black shade is missing and there is a small nick in the grey shade. Otherwise in great condition. $40
Maybelline city mini palette in rooftop bronzes. Each shade swatched. $2
Studio makeup on the go palette in cool down. Each shade has been used a few times, dip in only one of the shades. $10
The Brow Gal convertible brow palette. Brown hair 02 shade. Each shade used a few times. This is a great brow product, I just don’t use powders anymore. $8

Eyes (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Buxom big tease plumping mascara. NIB. $14
Butter London eyegloss in pantone color of the year ultraviolet. Swatched once. $15
Colourpop eyeliner in Mr. Bing. Swatched 1x. $3
Le Metier de Beaute precision liquid eyeliner in black. Brand new. $15
Loreal infallible eyeshadows in smoldering plum, amber rush, and glistening garnet. Each used once, they all include the stopper. $2 each or all three for $5
MAC moisture cover concealer in NC15. About 50% left. Great to try out the formula/shade. $4
Milani eyeshadow single in 05 bella taupe. Swatched once. $2
Rouge Bunny Rouge raven glaze lacquer eyeliner. Used a few times. Recently purchased (about 2 months ago?) and hasn’t dried out. $6
Surrat relevee mascara. Used 1x with disposable mascara wand. I bought this within the past 3 months and it isn’t dried up at all. $15

Lips (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Buxom lip gloss in white russian. Used 2x. $10
By Terry rouge-expert click stick in 3 bare me. Used 2x. Such a pretty nude lipstick, but the color doesn’t suit me. $18
Colourpop satin lip in aquarius. The wording has rubbed off from being in my purse. Used 2x. $3
Marc Jacobs lip gloss in make me! Swatched once. $15

Face (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Estee Edit pore vanishing stick. Used a few times. I shaved a bit off of the top to sanitize. $10
Estee Edit beam team hydrate and glow. Highlighter portion used once, the rest has been used 2x. $10
Jouer rose gold powder highlighter mini. Swatched once. $8
Models Own sculpt and glow highlighter powder in peach pearl 02. Swatched once. $6
Sephora beauty amplifier afterglow primer and luminizer. Used 2x. $4

Skincare (see the end of my list for minis, too!)

Sheet mask bundle of 3. Wangskin whitening and anti wrinkle, skin republic spots and blemish masks. all 3 for $5
Bioderma atoderm gentle shower gel for dry sensitive skin. Still sealed, 100 ml bottle. $4
Derma E radiant glow face oil. Opened but unused 2 oz bottle. $10
Kaplan MD clinical skin therapy. Used 2x. This will be heavy to ship since the packaging is luxurious. $15
Origins firefighter for men. Unused. $10
Perricone MD pre:empt series refreshing shower mask. Used 3x. Retails for $50. $16
Skin Laundry brightening serum with glycolic acid. Great serum for sensitive skin, about 60% full at least. $15
Sunday Riley rapid flash brightening serum. Full size, 90% full. Retails for $85. $45

Tools, perfume, etc.

Perfume sample set. 9 unopened perfume samples. $4
BH cosmetics crystal quartz brushes. Full set, includes bag. Picture 1, Picture 2. $12
Birchbox blush brush. This is actually quite weighty and very soft. $3
Daily Concepts your hair wrap towel (white). Never used. I think this was from a past popsugar box. $8
Luxie 514 blush brush. $4
Luxie 524T stippling brush. $3
Royal and Langnickel modal pro BMX-250 chisel brush. $3
Saucebox Cosmetics fantasy brushes. One brow brush with a spoolie, contour brush, and two eye blending brushes. I would like to keep these together. $10 for all four
Wet n Wild blush brush. $2

Nails

Givenchy mini polish in bucolic poppy. Used a few times. $3
RGB nail polish in slate. Like new. $5

Body

Franklin & Whitman mineral soak in spring garden. Contains hawaiian sea salt, grapefruit, and rosemary. About 1/2 left of a 4 oz container. $8
GM Collin body treating oil (1.7 oz). $8
Lush the greeench deodorant powder. Opened just to smell, but never used. $10
Ofra body illuminizer in charmer. Still sealed. $10
Simpatico shea butter cream. Used 3x. $3
Theraplex barrier balm. 4 oz, used 1x. $3

Hair

Davines MINU shampoo with conditioner sample. $10
Dessange top coat color care serum. NIB. $6
Franklin & Whitman east falls dry shampoo powder for dark hair. Only used 1x. $14
John Masters organics dry scalp treatment and volumizer for thinning hair. Used 2x. $6
Oribe apres beach wave and shine spray. This is the smaller size and it’s been used 1x. $15
Phyto phytolisse express smoothing mask. Unopened and never used. Full size. $13
R+Co skyline dry shampoo powder. Only used 3x, the bottle is 2oz. Here’s another angle to help show the usage. $16
Rene Furterer paris color radiance ritual radiance enhancing spray. $6
Virtue the uplifted volumizing whip. Used 1x. $12

Minis & DS Items

Bite line and define, lip pencil in 068, and lipstick in sweet cream. All brand new. $4 each or all 3 for $10
Emma Hardie amazing face brilliance facial oil 5ml. $6
Marc Jacobs black eyeliner mini. Never used. $4
Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in sugar sugar. Swatched. $4
Marc Jacobs lip gloss mini in a baby pink color. Used 3x. $3
Nudestix magnetic matte lip color in greystone. Swatched once. $3
YSL touche eclat blur primer. BNIB. $10

Freebies - 1 free with every $15 purchase

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how to make cacao nib tea video

Whether you're using a packaged product, nibs or husks, steep about one tablespoon of cacao in boiling water for five to 10 minutes. If you'd like, add milk, sugar or other natural sweeteners Cacao Nib Tea My first attempt at making chocolate covered almonds with the Cacao Nibs did not go as planned, but yielded a nice surprise. I put the Cacao Nibs in the microwave and when they did not melt I tried to make them softer by boiling the Cacao Nibs, which didn’t work either. Cacao Tea has a subtle chocolate flavor, unlike rich Hot Chocolate or sweet Hot Cocoa. You can make it stronger by adding more cacao nibs or boiling the water for a longer period of time. Add a pinch each of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a splash of almond milk, and you have a delightful chocolaty flavored tea. So Many Kinds of Tea In this post, we explore the difference between cacao and cocoa, the history of the cacao drink, different types of chocolate tea, such as cacao nib tea, cacao/cocoa powder tea and cacao shell tea. We also reveal the health benefits of chocolate tea and how to make it. Let's get started! 1 tbs honey. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup Kakosi Cacao Nibs. Instructions. Place two racks in the top half of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Mix the flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and oats in a medium bowl. Put the coconut oil, cream, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl and stir until smooth. First things first: Cocoa Tea is not the official married name of Ice-T's wife Coco. It's a hot drink from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and a complete 180 from that tired, sugar-filled cup of hot cocoa with the tiny, completely artificial marshmallows that you love so much. You can think of cocoa tea just like your morning cup of coffee, except instead of roasted coffee beans, it's brewed Mix in a tablespoon of cacao nibs and spread it onto a silicone mat. Chill it for 20 minutes in the freezer, then break it into chunks for a delicious treat. The nibs make a great addition to homemade trail mix or granola, or can be eaten alone as a satisfying alternative to chocolate candy when a craving strikes. Cacao nibs are crisp but delicate (their texture reminds us a bit of cashews). If you're new to the nib, start by sprinkling some over baked goods like brownies right before they go in the oven (this will give you a little taste of their flavor). If you enjoy it, try mixing in a couple tablespoons to your favorite baked goods as a stand in for dark chocolate chips. The cacao should be whole cacao – not defatted powder that is typically sold commercially. Learn about the difference between cacao & cocoa powder here; The cacao should NOT be alkalized or Dutch processed. Those processes (which are commonly used for chocolate bars and candies) make cacao unsuitable for cacao ceremony. You can use them to make a crust for pork chops or steak. (Bonus Recipe: Cacao Nib, Fennel and Coffee Encrusted Pork Tenderloin) Those are just a handful of ways of adding them into your normal goods you eat/drink. Now let’s get to some yummy recipes where cacao nibs are the shining star or support actress. Cacao Nibs Recipes

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