MomOfOneFunOne Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I do indeed strive to be "chemical-free" and tried for a long time to go shampoo-free but just couldn't live with "transition hair." I finally used a couple of tips from posters here and am now happily poo-free. However, I always shaved my legs with conditioner. Now, no conditioner and I'm needing something to shave my legs with. I just can't stand shave cream or soap for this purpose. I loved using conditioner and thought it was the perfect shave solution but I would like something natural. What do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I usually just use liquid soap, but I've used baby oil and whatever oil it was that was mixed in the sugar scrub I used to use. Not sure that's truly helpful! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I am not sure what you mean by not liking shaving creams. This is a shaving cream, but it is different than the kind in the pumps. It is sort of between conditioner and typical shaving creams. Shaving cream Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Ummm... well, you mean I am supposed to shave?!?!? I don't for the majority of the year, and am quite comfortable this way. When I do shave I use the soap I prefer for my body, which is a natural soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Ummm... well, you mean I am supposed to shave?!?!? I don't for the majority of the year, and am quite comfortable this way. When I do shave I use the soap I prefer for my body, which is a natural soap. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 well, I could try the plain old soap that I use for the rest of me. I use castille soap (dr. bronners) and maybe that would be fine but I remember as a younger person trying to shave with the soap my mom had in the house (regular soap like ivory or something) it was just waaaaay to drying and didn't shave well -- and left my legs kind of rashy and almost raw. ewww. I really don't want to do that. Maybe I'll try Dr.B in a small patch . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I use Dr. Bronners liquid castille soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I use a shaving bar from this Etsy seller. The shipping doesn't make it the most economical choice, especially if you're only ordering one item, but it's lasted me quite a long time. I will, however, admit to not using it daily, or in some cases, even weekly. :blushing: My legs sometimes feel a little dry as soon as I towel off, but I never put any moisturizer or anything on them, and they usually feel pretty gosh darn good after 5 minutes or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Burt's Bees sells a shaving soap and it works great. It is round so I just put it in a mug and bought a shaving brush to apply it with. I just add a bit of water in the shower and it lathers nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystal Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I don't shave, I epilate. I have a little gizmo that pulls it out by the root. Kinda like waxing, only less so. It doesn't hurt anymore than waxing and yes, I do it everywhere. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I leave my legs as they are (shaving makes my eczema flare something awfully), and shave my pits with the body wash I use to get clean. Or just water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) I'm not a all natural type, but I LOVE my electric razor. No water, lotion, or anything.... just buzz away for a bit and voilia! :-) No battery powered one here, a rechargeable ladies Remington. Worth every penny, I've had it for 4 years now, and only replaced the foils 1x. Edited December 5, 2009 by lcelmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I don't shave, I epilate. I have a little gizmo that pulls it out by the root. Kinda like waxing, only less so.It doesn't hurt anymore than waxing and yes, I do it everywhere. HTH What gizmo do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Ummm... well, you mean I am supposed to shave?!?!? I don't for the majority of the year, and am quite comfortable this way. When I do shave I use the soap I prefer for my body, which is a natural soap. :iagree: I'm with them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I just shave my legs straight after having a shower. I have never used anything like shampoo on my legs. I have never heard of anyone else doing it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I use Dr. Bronner's bar soap in a foamy lather. Never have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 This is what I have started to use; it works great, but it's time consuming until you get the hang of it. I am thinking that I will teach my dds to use this rather than shaving...we'll see if that's what happens. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have a pump bottle of raw organic sesame oil in the shower for oiling my skin in the shower (I dont use soap at all) and it works well for leg shaving too, although leg shaving is not done in winter- only summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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