More Goodness For You!

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Dear Skin, 

First, let me thank you for being so radiant in my teenage, with no pimples or acnes. You also outlived my expectations for lasting beyond those wonder years of early 20s. Yes, I still get many compliments courtesy you. Barring the accident I had when I was 19, you never troubled me. Sorry for those scars but hope you remember how I took extra care and pampered you with coconut oil.

Though, I must admit, initially I was not very keen on using coconut oil but my mother convinced me to try it. Living up to the expectations, the oil worked marvelously and lightened the scars. You know I have a craze for body lotions and I thought oil would darken my skin color. Seriously, I knew so little about this wonder nut. Since then you guys have gelled together so beautifully that taking a cue from your bonding, I introduced coconut oil to 'Hair' as well. Looks like even Hair likes him.

However, I've observed that you seem to enjoy each other more in winters. Whenever I apply coconut oil on you, your relationship blossoms happily on my soft cheeks, patching away the dry skin and adding glow to my face. Yesterday I read this quote by Dustin Hoffman, 'The two basic terms necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.' Can't agree more with him this winter. You must be wondering why I'm essaying your relationship. Well, things are about to change, for better, of course. Your good old companion is having a makeover. From now onwards, he'll be more stylish and cool. I know, I know, you're blushing. Check out his new profile picture on Facebook. 

With this stylish new avatar, I can carry him wherever I go and you guys can spend more time together. Even I'm looking forward to that. After all, you both help me in looking young. Ending the letter with a couplet I've written for you,

"Dressed in the utterly dose of coconut milk,
 You rekindle love, you look like silk."

Looking forward to receive more compliments on your behalf,
Saru 

P.S. Find enclosed video, love can surely happen dobara 




Comments

  1. Jyoti MishraJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    My mum always insist on using Coconut Oil :P
    sad though, I never listen :(

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      You should. In winters when we sit in front of heating devices, it's the best remedy for dry or itchy skin.

      Thanks for reading.

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    2. Jyoti MishraJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      I'll :)

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    3. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:57 AM

      :) :) :)

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  2. RamakrishnanJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Today it is fashionable to be chic & modern and shun traditions & grandma's remedies. But you can be fashionable & traditional at the same time.Good old traditional coconut hair oil to blossom your hair.

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      People are slowly realizing the value of good old world and companies are making sure to include the best of that world. I know many women you use traditional beauty tips, guess they know how to be modern without shunning tradition.

      Thanks for reading Sir.

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  3. AnuJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    While I love to smell coconut oil, I hate to apply them on hair and skin. Wish I had listened to mum !

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Oh! I love the smell of it. I love coconut in everything. I eat coconut shavings with choco chips too :)

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  4. magiceyeJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Best wishes!! More goodness to you!!

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  5. Saurabh ChawlaJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Coconut oil no matter soothes your skin :) I apply in winters only that too not that often ;) Nice post :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Glad to know that. Apply it more often though. :) Thanks for reading Saurabh :)

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  6. RiàJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I love to apply coconut oil on my hair but not my skin. Some old tips never fail!

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Try it on skin as well, specially with all the heating and cold in London, it will work wonders.

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  7. MadhureshJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I always loved that ad.. and you've written something equally nice!! I'd not be surprised if you get a good space some day in ad-industry also ;)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      I wish Sumit but I know I have to work very hard to be somewhere in this super competitive world. Thanks for a motivating comment. :)

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  8. Rahul BhatiaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    May the goodness of coconut oil bring more tenderness and everlasting glow n fetch handsome returns in the contest too, Saru:)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Way to go Saru. One of the best ones that I have read. All the best :)

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  10. प्रवीण पाण्डेयJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Beautiful narrative way of explaning skin's point of view.

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  11. raJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    i never liked coconut oil because of its smell .. so even after parachute launched the odorless coconut oil still i could not establish a very good relationship with it :-(

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:23 AM

      I love the fragrance of coconut oil. Try it as Parachute Lotion this time.

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  12. Gayatri SoniJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    The way you have written this letter, I got eager to see you picture in FB link, but in vain.I didn't realize that it's being written for the contest. :)

    All the best, dear! :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      LOL! BTW, did you like what you saw on Facebook? Thanks for your wishes Gayatri. :)

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  13. Vishal KatariaJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    So this is the secret of your glowing skin eh! Good... A lot of younger girls will find it helpful in their attempt to maintain their skin and look beautiful.

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  14. odyzzJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    hmmm...We sail in the same boat - coconut love :)

    All the best :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:02 PM

      YAY! Try castor oil as well, even that's awesome.

      Thank you for the wishes :)

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  15. MedhaJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Seriously? Coconut oil? Well, me gotta go shopping then. :D

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Yeah! Most girls use it in winter in North. Try and lemme know how it worked for you. :)

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  16. Deepak KripalJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    News for me.. time to get coconut oil I guess.. :)

    Good post Saru..

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:53 AM

      Yeah, buy it and use it :) Thanks for reading Deepak!

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  17. ओंकारनाथ मिश्र January 26, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    All through my childhood I used coconut oil both as body lotion and hair oil and loved it. Move to Delhi changed it forever. My hair did not like coconut oil mixed with those dirty particles and particulates (those days air pollution was at extreme in Delhi). Hope someday I get back to it :) Nice reminder of its goodness.

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Yeah, you can't wear it and go out. Wash your hair after application and wipe the extra grease from you face when you are going out.

      Thanks for reading Nihar. :)

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  18. Vishal RathodJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    My Mom use to put coconut oil when i was in school , I stopped . But i have to try again . Thanks for sharing

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:56 AM

      You should try it again. Thanks for reading Vishal :)

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Coconut oil is amazing - I use it on my skin and on my kids' hair. Tastes good too!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Wonderful post, all the best :D

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  21. Sri ValliJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Wow! Beautiful post dedicated to coconut oil.
    It smells so pure, I use it for body pains too!

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Really, the normal one or any special form of it? I'll try it :)

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  22. Ruchi JainJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    coconut milk make u like silk...:)

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  23. Saru SinghalJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Couldn't understand what the smile represent?

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  24. Akshay Kumar GJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Love the innocence of this post, Saru. A letter to your skin, that's new. :) My mom still insist on applying coconut oil on my hair but I hardly ever take care of my hair or skin. :D

    All the best for the contest. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      You hardly shave too, you are like Alok. Listen to your mom. :)

      Thanks for your wishes and for reading.

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  25. LeoPawJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    That smile is partly meant for the skin you've addressed your letter to and partly for its love that has blossomed dobara for the coconut milk.

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  26. NandiniDekaJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    *likes* ...All the best for the contest.

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  27. provoqdJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Saru,

    Coconut has been known since many years to be a good strengthening agent for the hairs. Parachute are doing a good job at using this concept to base their product on.

    What a lovely letter written here, extolling the new and improved outlook of Parachute. I'm sure they'll both like each other. :) :) :)

    Wish you luck for the contest :)

    Regards

    Jay
    My Newest Blog Post | My Entry to Indiblogger Get Published

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      Hi Jay,

      I think coconut is an integral part of Indian culture, from hair to garnishing desserts with coconut flakes. Yeah, parachute is doing a good job. Thanks for liking the idea and for your wishes. :)

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  28. ArtiJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    The benefits of using coconut oil are so many. I use it whenever I can. Beautiful post, all the best for the contest :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      You are like me Arti. Though I am addicted to coconut shavings and choco chips. Thanks for your wishes :)

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  29. Ranjana's craft blogJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    For the coastal people like us coconut is God..It will create magic on hair and skin...you are true...
    Loved the the way you have written it. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      I envy you, I so want to live in a coastal town, I love the moist feeling in the air. Thanks for reading and liking it :)

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  30. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Expressions are loose-ended. Glad the narrative brought a smile on your face. :)

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  31. C SureshJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Good to see you use personification to such good effect, Saru! Was feeling lonely since I had never read anyone else doing it while I kept repeatedly attempting it :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Glad you liked it. So, now we can form a club of those who use it in their blogpost and it is a fun way of writing. Thanks for reading Sir :)

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    You do know how disconnected and alien my gender is to such concepts right ? :P

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      What about metro-sexual men? And Tatsat, I have seen men spending more time in front of mirror then women. See around, you will spot many such from your gender :P

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    2. Saru SinghalJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:26 PM

      You should upgrade but please don't take inspiration from me. Me and fashion are a complete mismatch. I prefer comfort over fashion. :)

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Coconut is my fav too.... For hairs, for skin, and tastes good as well... Lovely post ... :)

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Mine too...Thanks for liking the post and welcome here Ankita :)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    All the best Saru! You have so many people commenting and yet you reply to each one. Keep the personal touch going. My blog is yet to evolve this way.

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Blogging is all about writing and interaction. How can you not thank and reply to those who took time out of their busy schedule to read you?

      Thanks a ton for reading and welcome here :)

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  35. BGTJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Hmm.. coconut oil! Those age old remedies and how we ignored them to be in sync with today's world. And now, we all realize that the age old rememdies were, are and will always be the best ones! :)

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Nice... Brought back lovely memories...

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  37. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Great Way of Promoting. Loved It. :)

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