Do you ever wonder what kind of witch you might be? With so many different types of witches in folklore and popular culture, it can be exciting to delve into the mystical world of witchcraft and discover where you might fit in. Take this quiz to find out what kind of witch you are! 1. What element do you feel most connected to? - Earth - Air - Fire - Water 2. What is your favorite season? - Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter 3. Which of the following represents your personality the most? - Compassionate and nurturing - Intellectual and curious - Bold and passionate - Intuitive and emotional 4. Choose a color that resonates with you: - Green - Yellow - Red - Blue 5.
Overall, coconut oil is definitely a goodie for the hair and dry skin. If that warrants for the magic oil status it enjoys, we don't know.
A couple of other things worth mentioning coconut oil might help with wound healing promising animal study , it has some antifungal activity against dermatophytes that cause the thing known as ringworm and it also works as an insect repellent against black flies. At first glance, it seems like your average emollient plant oil it looks like an oil and it s nourishing and moisturizing to the skin but if we dig a bit deeper, it turns out that jojoba oil is really special and unique technically - or rather chemically - it s not an oil but a wax ester and calling it an oil is kind of sloppy.
Choose a color that resonates with you: - Green - Yellow - Red - Blue 5. What is your preferred method of spellcasting? - Herbal magic - Divination - Candle magic - Lunar magic 6. What type of animal do you feel drawn to? - Owl - Fox - Lion - Dolphin 7.
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Also-called: Avocado Oil, Persea Americana Oil | What-it-does: antioxidant, emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0-3
The oil coming from the pulp of one of the most nutritious fruits in the world, the avocado. It's loaded with the nourishing and moisturizing fatty acid, oleic (70%) and contains some others including palmitic (10%) and linoleic acid (8%). It also contains a bunch of minerals and vitamins A, E and D.
Avocado oil has extraordinary skin penetration abilities and can nourish different skin layers. It's a very rich, highly moisturizing emollient oil that makes the skin smooth and nourished. Thanks to its vitamin E content it also has some antioxidant properties. As a high-oleic plant oil, it is recommended for dry skin.
* Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - goodieAlso-called: Jojoba Oil;Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0-2
Jojoba is a drought resistant evergreen shrub native to South-western North America. It's known and grown for jojoba oil, the golden yellow liquid coming from the seeds (about 50% of the weight of the seeds will be oil).
At first glance, it seems like your average emollient plant oil: it looks like an oil and it's nourishing and moisturizing to the skin but if we dig a bit deeper, it turns out that jojoba oil is really special and unique: technically - or rather chemically - it's not an oil but a wax ester (and calling it an oil is kind of sloppy).
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So what the heck is a wax ester and why is that important anyway? Well, to understand what a wax ester is, you first have to know that oils are chemically triglycerides: one glycerin + three fatty acids attached to it. The fatty acids attached to the glycerin vary and thus we have many kinds of oils, but they are all triglycerides. Mother Nature created triglycerides to be easily hydrolyzed (be broken down to a glycerin + 3 fatty acid molecules) and oxidized (the fatty acid is broken down into small parts) - this happens basically when we eat fats or oils and our body generates energy from it.
Mother Nature also created wax esters but for a totally different purpose. Chemically, a wax ester is a fatty acid + a fatty alcohol, one long molecule. Wax esters are on the outer surface of several plant leaves to give them environmental protection. 25-30% of human sebum is also wax esters to give us people environmental protection.
So being a wax ester results in a couple of unique properties: First, jojoba oil is extremely stable. Like crazy stable. Even if you heat it to 370 C (698 F) for 96 hours, it does not budge. (Many plant oils tend to go off pretty quickly). If you have some pure jojoba oil at home, you should be fine using it for years.
Second, jojoba oil is the most similar to human sebum (both being wax esters), and the two are completely miscible. Acne.org has this not fully proven theory that thanks to this, jojoba might be able to "trick" the skin into thinking it has already produced enough sebum, so it might have "skin balancing" properties for oily skin.
Third, jojoba oil moisturizes the skin through a unique dual action: on the one hand, it mixes with sebum and forms a thin, non-greasy, semi-occlusive layer; on the other hand, it absorbs into the skin through pores and hair follicles then diffuses into the intercellular spaces of the outer layer of the skin to make it soft and supple.
On balance, the point is this: in contrast to real plant oils, wax esters were designed by Mother Nature to stay on the surface and form a protective, moisturizing barrier and jojoba oil being a wax ester is uniquely excellent at doing that.
Also-called: Beeswax;Cera Alba | What-it-does: emollient, viscosity controlling, emulsifying, perfuming | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0-2
It's the yellow, solid stuff that you probably know from beeswax candles. It's a natural material produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
As for skincare, it's used as an emollient and thickening agent. It's super common in lip balms and lipsticks.
* Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Noix De Coco) Kernal Oil - goodieAlso-called: Coconut Oil;Cocos Nucifera Oil | What-it-does: emollient, perfuming | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 4
There is definitely some craze going on for coconut oil both in the healthy eating space (often claimed to be the healthiest oil to cook with but this is a topic for another site) and in the skin and hair care space.
We will talk here about the latter two and see why we might want to smear it all over ourselves. Chemically speaking, coconut oil has a unique fatty acid profile. Unlike many plant oils that mostly contain unsaturated fatty acids (fatty acids with double bonds and kinky structure such as linoleic or oleic), coconut oil is mostly saturated (fatty acids with single bonds only) and its most important fatty acid is Lauric Acid (about 50%). Saturated fatty acids have a linear structure that can stack nice and tight and hence they are normally solid at room temperature. Coconut oil melts around 25 °C so it is solid in the tub but melts on contact with the skin.
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The saturated nature of coconut oil also means that it is a heavy-duty-oil ideal for dry skin types. A double-blind research confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective in treating xerosis (aka very dry skin) as mineral oil. Another study found that coconut oil is more effective than mineral oil in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (aka eczema) in children.
So when it comes to dry skin, coconut oil is a goodie, no question there. The question is if it is good or bad for acne-prone skin. Its main fatty acid, Lauric Acid has some research showing that it is a promising ingredient against evil acne-causing bacteria, P. acnes but at the same time, both Lauric Acid and coconut oil have a very high comedogenic rating (4 out of 5). Though comedogenic ratings are not very reliable, anecdotal evidence (i.e. people commenting in forums) shows that people have mixed experiences. While some claim that it worked wonders on their acne others say that it gave them serious blackheads and zits. Try it at your own risk.
As for hair care, coconut oil has pretty solid research showing that it can penetrate into the hair very well (better than mineral oil and sunflower oil) and it can prevent hair protein loss as well as combing damage. If you have problems with damaged hair, split ends, coconut oil is worth trying as a pre- or/and post-wash treatment. Labmuffin has an awesome blogpost explaining in more detail why coconut oil is good for your hair.
A couple of other things worth mentioning: coconut oil might help with wound healing (promising animal study), it has some antifungal activity (against dermatophytes that cause the thing known as ringworm) and it also works as an insect repellent against black flies.
Overall, coconut oil is definitely a goodie for the hair and dry skin. If that warrants for the magic oil status it enjoys, we don't know.
* Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil - goodieAlso-called: Olive Fruit Oil;Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | What-it-does: antioxidant, emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0-2
You probably know olive oil from the kitchen as a great and healthy option for salad dressing but it's also a great and healthy option to moisturize and nourish the skin, especially if it's on the dry side.
Similar to other emollient plant oils, it's loaded with nourishing fatty acids: oleic is the main component (55-83%), and also contains linoleic (3.5-20%) and palmitic acids (7-20%). It also contains antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols (types of vitamin E) and carotenoids and it's one of the best plant sources of skin-identical emollient, Squalene.
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Overall, a great option for dry skin but less so for acne-prone or damaged skin.
On balance, the point is this: in contrast to real plant oils, wax esters were designed by Mother Nature to stay on the surface and form a protective, moisturizing barrier and jojoba oil being a wax ester is uniquely excellent at doing that.
Which magical tool appeals to you the most? - Cauldron - Tarot cards - Wand - Crystal ball 8. What is your favorite place to spend time in nature? - Forest - Beach - Mountains - Garden 9. What is your biggest strength? - Groundedness and stability - Quick-thinking and adaptability - Courage and determination - Empathy and emotional intelligence 10. Choose a moon phase that resonates with you: - New Moon - Waxing Crescent - Full Moon - Waning Crescent Now, add up your answers and see which type of witch you align with the most! - Mostly Earth and Spring: Green Witch - Mostly Air and Summer: Hedge Witch - Mostly Fire and Autumn: Kitchen Witch - Mostly Water and Winter: Sea Witch Remember, this quiz is just for fun and should not be taken too seriously. Witchcraft is a personal and individual practice, and you can be a mix of different types of witches or create your own unique path. Embrace your intuition and explore the magical world however feels right for you!.
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1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "What witch are you quiz." It was extremely short and seemed more like a promotional tool for a website than an actual quiz. There were only a handful of questions, and the results felt generic and predictable. I was hoping for a fun and in-depth quiz that would give me some insight into my personality and traits as a witch, but this quiz fell flat. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and engaging witchy quiz.
2. Mark - 1 star - This quiz was a waste of time. The questions were so basic and the results were laughable. It felt like the developers didn't put any effort into creating a meaningful quiz. It was basically just a shallow personality test with a witch theme. I was hoping for something more unique and informative, but this quiz didn't deliver. Save your time and look for a different witch quiz if you're interested in exploring your witchy side.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "What witch are you quiz." The questions were incredibly superficial and lacked depth. It felt more like a Buzzfeed quiz than a quiz that would help me learn about witchcraft or different types of witches. The results were also vague, and I didn't feel like they accurately represented the complexity of witchcraft practices. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a serious and educational witch quiz.
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5. Sarah - 2 stars - The "What witch are you quiz" was a disappointment. The questions were incredibly simplistic and didn't delve into any specific aspects of witchcraft or different types of witches. It felt more like a generic personality quiz with a witch theme slapped on it. The results were also underwhelming and didn't provide much valuable information. I would have liked more detailed questions and tailored results that could genuinely help me explore my potential as a witch. Overall, this quiz fell short of my expectations, and I would recommend looking for more comprehensive and informative witch quizzes elsewhere.