Healthier Grooming & Beauty Hacks

[Jennifer]

Oh yeah baking soda does that. I have used it on my hair as well as a light scrub and it lightened my skin and REALLY dried out my hair! For the hair i was told to put conditioner on my hair before shampooing it with the baking soda shampo mix, and unfortunately I skipped that first step. It works like a bleach! I would be scared to try it again.

Oh, wow! I don’t blame you. I have long hair (down to my thighs) and I discovered that the baking soda was causing a ton of breakage. I’m all for natural, but I will never go back to not using a shampoo. I ended up finding the shampoo I mentioned in my first post and I get the best of both worlds now because it’s literally made from just berries and herbs and has probiotics as the preservative.

Is it more abrasive than a kitchen sponge? A loofa doen't even compare to the kitchen sponge!

If you mean the kitchen sponge that has the scrubbing side then no, I don’t think the ayate cloth is as abrasive. It’s gentle enough for me to use on my entire body but if you tend to have rougher and/or calloused feet, I’m not sure it would be abrasive enough.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Oh, wow! I have long hair (down to my thighs) and I discovered that the baking soda was causing a ton of breakage. I’m all for natural, but I will never go back to not using a shampoo. I ended up finding the shampoo I mentioned in my first post and I get the best of both worlds now because it’s literally made from just berries and herbs and has probiotics as the preservative.



If you mean the kitchen sponge that has the scrubbing side then no, I don’t think the ayate cloth is as abrasive. It’s gentle enough for me to use on my entire body but if you tend to have rougher and/or calloused feet, I’m not sure it would be abrasive enough.

Yeah I only use the kitchen sponge on my feel in the shower with soap. I do use another of the same sponge for dry brushing on my legs and it works wonders! The amount of dry skin coming off into the air and stuck in the sponge is impressive. I like that it also gives my legs a healthy glow by getting the blood circulating. Also I did see that Vitacost.com, where I get a lot of my goods, has your shampoo. I will get a bottle and see what the family thinks, especially for my son who has wildly wavy hair and likes products that help weigh it down and smooth it out.

 

[Jennifer]

Yeah I only use the kitchen sponge on my feel in the shower with soap. I do use another of the same sponge for dry brushing on my legs and it works wonders! The amount of dry skin coming off into the air and stuck in the sponge is impressive. I like that it also gives my legs a healthy glow by getting the blood circulating. Also I did see that Vitacost.com, where I get a lot of my goods, has your shampoo. I will get a bottle and see what the family thinks, especially for my son who has wildly wavy hair and likes products that help weigh it down and smooth it out.

I’m not sure we’re talking about the same cleanser because I buy from vitacost too and I’ve never seen them carry it. I have wavy hair too and while the cleanser does leave it smooth, it doesn’t weigh it down so I’m not sure your son will like it. This is the one I use:

Body Wash for Sensitive & Dry Skin

Our secret ingredient to our body wash is the amla fruit. Rich in antioxidants, amla also reduces wrinkles and boosts collagen production, making your skin firmer.

www.naturesustained.com

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

I’m not sure we’re talking about the same cleanser because I buy from vitacost too and I’ve never seen them carry it. I have wavy hair too and while the cleanser does leave it smooth, it doesn’t weigh it down so I’m not sure your son will like it. This is the one I use:

Body Wash for Sensitive & Dry Skin

Our secret ingredient to our body wash is the amla fruit. Rich in antioxidants, amla also reduces wrinkles and boosts collagen production, making your skin firmer.

www.naturesustained.com

Oh I was thinking of Chelsbells shampoo. Sorry for the mix up. Her's seems heavier which would be good for my son, but not me. Let me look up your berry one.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Oh I was thinking of Chelsbells shampoo. Sorry for the mix up. Her's seems heavier which would be good for my son, but not me. Let me look up your berry one.

Yours is body wash....

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Yours is body wash....

I sent my son the link for this shampoo from your company.

Shampoo for Sensitive Itchy Dry Scalp

This all natural fermented shampoo made from wildcrafted soap nuts gives you gorgeous hair without any nasty chemicals and promotes the healthy bacteria on your scalp.

www.naturesustained.com

 

[Jennifer]

Oh I was thinking of Chelsbells shampoo. Sorry for the mix up. Her's seems heavier which would be good for my son, but not me. Let me look up your berry one. Yours is body wash....

No worries! The body wash is the same formula as the shampoo except for the addition of amla and I wanted the added benefits of the amla. I use it as a whole body cleanser.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

No worries! The body wash is the same formula as the shampoo except for the addition of amla and I wanted the added benefits of the amla. I use it as a whole body cleanser.

Ohhhh you use the body wash as a shampoo!

 

[akgrrrl]

Recipes for shampoo once you have liquid Sal Soda are innumerable. If I am having scalp probs I mix it with 3% hydrogenperoxide. If I want moisture, I tap into my skin potion ingredients and add hyalauronic acid and a TB of some oil, shake it and dump on my head. I have really thick massive hair these days, so most times its every other day sal soda diluted with hot water in my shaker bottle, rinse, then a bit of oil after its dry for shine or smell. Glycerine is awesome.

 

[Blossom]

I did the honey facial this morning and LOVE IT!!!

 

[akgrrrl]

For face:

*IdeaLabs SolBan for astringent before next layers
*a Serum from 100Percent Pure. - amazing clean cosmetic and makeup company. I think @Jennifer told me about it.

Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Potent PM Serum

Concentrated with 31% skin beneficial vitamins. Potent, stabilized vitamins work synergistically to lessen appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increase firmness and elasticity, and brighten and even skin tone. Niacinamide and Vitamin C are two anti-aging superstars but not usually formulated...

www.100percentpure.com

*IdeaLabs Estroban as a serum with a drop of Progest-e and a few drops Pansterone occasionally.
*Beef tallow from Vintage Tradition for my main face cream

For skin:
*I make my own body and hand “cream” from cocoa butter, beef tallow, coconut oil and scent with orange essential oil - sometimes add lemon essential oil.

*Deodorant roll on from Tropical Traditions - is mostly coconut oil.

Coconut Shampoo/conditioner from 100Percent Pure

edit: eye cream from 100Percent Pure:

Super Fruit Oil Nourishing Eye Cream

Superfruit oils contain the highest concentration of nutrients, making them extremely nourishing and moisturizing. Powerful, potent superfruit antioxidants and vitamins in this daily eye cream formula promote elasticity, while lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

www.100percentpure.com

Woo hoo great post thanks.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

I did the honey facial this morning and LOVE IT!!!

Yayyy! Wait till you see how nice your skin looks tomorrow! I always do it the day before I want to look my best :)

 

[Blossom]

Yayyy! Wait till you see how nice your skin looks tomorrow! I always do it the day before I want to look my best :)

Even better! Thank you

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Even better! Thank you

I love it! You are so welcome :)

 

[ursidae]

Headstand

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Headstand

To get the blood flowing?

 

[ursidae]

Yeah face looks better for a while, mild improvement in acne

To get the blood flowing?

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Yeah face looks better for a while, mild improvement in acne

I use to have an inversion table, until someone borrowed and didn't return it and it did make my face look much more rosy the rest of the day hanging there for 10 minutes or so. I forgot about that, I need to get my inversion table back!

 

[Jennifer]

@Rinse & rePeat, is the honey mask meant for those with oily skin or is it normal for the skin to be really dry and tight afterward? Or does the type of honey used make a difference? I did the honey mask this morning but used raw Canadian prairie honey because I didn’t have any manuka on hand.

 

[Blossom]

I use to have an inversion table, until someone borrowed and didn't return it and it did make my face look much more rosy the rest of the day hanging there for 10 minutes or so. I forgot about that, I need to get my inversion table back!

We sleep inclined so I might try lying in the opposite direction for a few minutes to mimic an inversion table. We are going to be radiant with all these ideas!