Problem: Article: Add ¼ cup (50 g) of coconut oil, ⅛ cup (70 g) of shea butter, and ⅛ cup (70 g) of cocoa butter to a small saucepan. Place it on the stove, and heat the ingredients on low until they melt completely, which should take 10 to 15 minutes.  To keep the lotion from solidifying after you mix it, it’s best to use raw shea butter. Stir the mixture as it’s melting to ensure that it’s heating evenly. When the coconut oil mixture has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Add in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of aloe vera juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sweet almond oil, and 5 to 10 drops of your favorite essential oils. Stir until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.  You can substitute jojoba oil for the almond oil if you prefer. You can use any combination of essential oils that you prefer, but it’s a good idea to include oils that target the skin issues that you wish to treat. If you have dry or aging skin, geranium and rose essential oils are good options. For skin issues such as eczema or psoriasis, jasmine, rose, chamomile, lavender, and sandalwood essential oils work well. If you want to create an energizing lotion,use grapefruit or lemon essential oil. If you want to prevent stretch marks, mix in lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, and/or geranium essential oils. Once all of the ingredients are fully mixed, use a spoon to carefully transfer the lotion to a jar or other storage container. The lotion should stay fresh for 1 to 2 months.  Small canning jars make excellent containers for the lotion. While the lotion will keep for up to 2 months at room temperature, refrigerating it can prolong its life for an additional couple of months.
Summary: Heat the coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter on the stove. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Transfer the lotion to a storage container.

Problem: Article: Keeping your chest hair closely trimmed is the best of both worlds, in that it lets you avoid the bare-chested look if that’s not your thing, while also allowing you to show off your body. All you have to do to maintain this look is trim your chest hair once or twice a week to about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) in length. This look also allows you to keep some stubble on your face and not have to worry about the hair on your arms. Although this view is not quite as universal as it used to be, a chest full of hair has long been and continues to be seen as a symbol of “manliness.” Just use trimmers on the longest guard setting to trim your chest hair about once a week to keep it looking neat and maintained. There are a couple of different styles you can work with if you’re keeping your chest hair. For example, the “tree” look involves keeping most of the hair on the top of your chest while leaving only a thin line running down the length of your stomach. if you want to show off your body. First, trim your chest hair so that it’s as short as you can make it, then use a razor and shaving cream to shave the rest of your chest hair completely off. Repeat this process at least once a week in order to keep your bare-chest look.  Note that if you have lots of body hair on your arms and the rest of your torso, you’ll have to shave or at least closely trim these areas as well if you want your bare chest to not look out of place. The bare-chest look also doesn’t pair well with facial hair most of the time, so shave off any stubble on your neck and face as well for best results.
Summary: Opt for a closely trimmed look if you want hair that looks maintained. Leave your chest hair long but trimmed to look more rugged. Go with a fully shaven chest

Problem: Article: Itching and scratching, along with the appearance of red spots on the skin and swelling, are the most common clinical signs of anaphylactic shock in dogs. This usually occurs within minutes of your dog coming into contact with an allergen.  The most common allergens that cause anaphylactic shock in dogs include insect bites, pollen, mold spores, dust, fleas, and environmental pollutants. The speed and severity of the onset of these symptoms will vary, depending on how much contact your dog has had with an allergen and through what mechanism (e.g., through the skin, through an injection, etc.). The most important thing to look for is the close connection between exposure to an allergen and the appearance of these symptoms. All dogs scratch themselves, but scratching soon after contact with an allergen is more likely to indicate an allergic reaction. After itching and redness, these are the next most common signs of anaphylaxis. If these symptoms appear in your dog as part of an anaphylactic shock, they will also develop very quickly after exposure to an allergen. You may notice your dog urinating more frequently or uncontrollably, as well. Lack of bowel and bladder control is another symptom of anaphylactic shock. The initial symptoms of anaphylaxis (itching, vomiting, etc.) will eventually progress to shallow, rapid breathing, weakness or coldness in the limbs, and general lethargy. Your dog may also begin drooling excessively, even if there’s no food around.  You may also notice irregularities in your dog’s heartbeat; it may have a weak pulse or an elevated heart rate. Some dogs may not show any early signs and may instead progress straight to collapsing.
Summary:
Notice if your dog starts itching right after being exposed to an allergen. Look out for the rapid onset of diarrhea, vomiting, or defecation. Watch for signs of trouble breathing or moving in your dog.