MJN Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the cleaning products. What do you recommend for shampoo and conditioner and body soap? I've tried making homemade washing powder, but that was awful. If you have a recommendation for washing powder, I'll take that as well. Also, what kind of lotion helps with dry skin? Thanks, Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) I wash my face w/ honey and use castile soap for any other body washing needs except hair. I just use water on my hair daily and an apple cider vinegar rinse (1/2 cup vinegar to two cups of water -- but I'm still tweeking that) once/week. Straight vinegar had a delightful effect on my hair but the scent was just too strong! And, btw, if that is a recent pic of you, you have a lot less hair than I. You wouldn't need as much. I also tried a laundry soap but didn't like it at all. I would really LOVE to find a good recipe for that!! I haven't tried it yet but plan to next time it's due: http://www.divacup.com/ using honey and keeping soap use to only the very necessary, my skin isn't as dry except for now, winter. I use a variety of oils and essential oils mixed. I've made lotion before but they were essentially whipped oils/butters and essential oils so now I just skip the heating and whipping and use the oils. My next project is sunscreen. That recipe is basically an oily lotion with zinc oxide. I haven't tried it yet, though. I wound't mind usubg a less oily lotion but I haven't found one yet. Edited February 3, 2010 by MomOfOneFunOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the cleaning products. What do you recommend for shampoo and conditioner and body soap? I've tried making homemade washing powder, but that was awful. If you have a recommendation for washing powder, I'll take that as well. Also, what kind of lotion helps with dry skin? Thanks, Molly Hi, Molly: I will PM you.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peri Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Shea butter is actually a very good moisturizer. Baking soda is wonderful for body scrubs and deoderant and if you have oily hair it is also good as a scalp scrub. For the home it is a wonderful scouring powder and deoderizer. Castile soap is a wonderfuly gentle cleanser for hair and body and I also use it as a general cleaner around the house as well. Vinager is a wonderful rinse for the hair because it removes residues and actually conditions the hair (apple cider vinager that is, and don't use it straight, dilute about 1 oz. in a pitcher of water). It is also a good glass cleaner and disinfectant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Baking soda for shampoo, apple cider vinegar for conditioner. :) You can google "no-poo" for detailed info but it's pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I buy soap and shampoo bars from: http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/ I've been using the shampoo bars for a couple years now and really like them. We have hard water, so I use a dilute vinegar rinse after rinsing my hair, and it did take about a month of my hair feeling strange before all the residue from regular shampoo/conditioner was removed. Before this, I always had to use conditioner (I have long hair) or I wouldn't be able to comb through my hair. With the shampoo bars, I don't need conditioner at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 My midwife recommends coconut oil for moisturizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 My midwife recommends coconut oil for moisturizer. I like it. I tried it on my face, though, and my face broke out. I plan to wait a while and try again, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I sent you a pm :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 define chemical ;) truly, I know what you mean but vinegar & baking soda are chemicals too & I think a lot of natural ingredients are dangerous and a lot of synthetic ingredients are benign. I worry about this topic too but I find it incredibly complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 If you want to go with premade stuff, Arbonne is supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Someone on this forum recommend Oil Cleansing for you face recently. I've been doing it for about a week and am happy with the results so far. I have sensitive skin that bounces back in forth from being painfully dry and break outs. My skin feels healthier then it has in years after just a week. I'm excited to see if works for the long term. Just Google Oil Cleansing. I'm interested now in No Poo for my hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the cleaning products. What do you recommend for shampoo and conditioner and body soap? I've tried making homemade washing powder, but that was awful. If you have a recommendation for washing powder, I'll take that as well. Also, what kind of lotion helps with dry skin? Thanks, Molly Laundry: Country Save with 1/2 cup soda, Biokleen Laundry Bleach Plus to replace bleach, White Vinegar to replace fabric softener/sheets Personal: Earth Science Fragrance Free Shampoo and conditioner, Lavilin Underarm Deo or Tom's of Maine Unscented Deodorant Stick , Nature Clean All Natural Soap General cleaning: My best friends are baking soda, white vinegar and H2O2 If you are interested, send me a note with your email address and I will send you a note back with 3 articles I have written on the subject of a natural life style.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nearly anything you'd want to use is fine so long as you look to exclude products that contain things like sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates; phthalates; or paraben. I've used a variety of things. As someone else mentioned, I use honey on my face and castille soap on my body at this time. I've used a lot of Burt's Bees products, which are all nice and widely available. I'm using an Aubrey Organics shampoo right now (chamomile). Mayonnaise (or just eggs) make a good conditioner! I've used a lot of different laundry detergents, too: Biokleen, Method, Dr. Meyer's, to name a few. I like them all. I use Seventh Generation non-bleach whitener (hydrogen peroxide). A little mineral oil in a tepid bath will do a great job moistening skin all over. Any type of oil could be used, really. Olive oil is great for skin (if pricey)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mom2blu Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does anyone have info on No 'Poo and vinegar for use in more ethnic hair? My son is mixed (black/white) and while we almost never use shampoo in his hair (just LOTS of conditioner) I'm wondering if this may be a better option all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peri Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Someone on this forum recommend Oil Cleansing for you face recently. I've been doing it for about a week and am happy with the results so far. I have sensitive skin that bounces back in forth from being painfully dry and break outs. My skin feels healthier then it has in years after just a week. I'm excited to see if works for the long term. Just Google Oil Cleansing. I'm interested now in No Poo for my hair! You can do this with your body too. I used to rub my eyes raw to get all the make up off with products that were supposed to be gentle and effective. I never found anything more effective than plain old oil. I just get my face wet and then massage about 1/2 tsp of oil on it. I can get right into my lash line too. No eye irritation at all. Every last bit of makeup comes off. I just follow it with a gentle cleanser and that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I recently happened upon a website with a "recipe" for homemade deodorant. I almost laughed but had nothing better to do than try it - and guess what: It works! Coconut oil Baking Soda Mix until consistency becomes cream like. That's all - REALLY. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen_and_Company Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I buy soap and shampoo bars from:http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/ I've been using the shampoo bars for a couple years now and really like them. We have hard water, so I use a dilute vinegar rinse after rinsing my hair, and it did take about a month of my hair feeling strange before all the residue from regular shampoo/conditioner was removed. Before this, I always had to use conditioner (I have long hair) or I wouldn't be able to comb through my hair. With the shampoo bars, I don't need conditioner at all. We LOVE Chargin Valley products, used them for over a year, and highly recommend the company. We're using the CG (Curly Girl) method of hair care & do not use any products with parabens, silicones, detergents, and other gross stuff in our hair. There are numerous companies that sell all natural & organic personal care products--just visit your local natural food store or Whole Foods market. We like Jason Kiss My Face & Aubrey Organics for body care, and have decent results from Trader Joe's natural products. We use vinegar & baking soda for most of our cleaning, but also purchase some commercial all natural products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'm using Keys Shampoo because of the EWG rating. It has lasted a VERY long time. http://www.keys-soap.com/xcart41/product.php?productid=66&cat=22&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen_and_Company Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does anyone have info on No 'Poo and vinegar for use in more ethnic hair? My son is mixed (black/white) and while we almost never use shampoo in his hair (just LOTS of conditioner) I'm wondering if this may be a better option all around. Outside of a once a month use of chargin Valley shampoo bar, we do NOT use ACV (apple cider vinegar) more than once per month, and diluted 1:3 as it can dry out curly hair. We use conditioner for co-washing or no-pooing our hair. We also use organic olive oil or coconut oil or shea butter in our hair, especially during the winter months. Use just a little oil--about a dime size dollop--rub between hands, then rake through your son's hair. Oh, we also leave conditioner in our hair. See this site: http://www.tightlycurly.com/welcome/ and this site: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/forumdisplay.php?f=42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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