Herbalism

[Hey You]

I have recently stopped using shampoo in my hair. A mix of bicarb and water leaves it very clean when I'm pretty dirty or sweaty. A mix of apple cider vinegar and water a couple of times a week when it's less dirty leaves it nice and smooth and it stops smelling when it dries.

Next project is to make my own deodorant. Apparently apple cider vinegar works well on its own but it is quite acidic so I don't know if I want to do that every day. I've got a few patches of skin healing from getting rid of some moles using ACV though, seems to have worked really well.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Hey You

I have recently stopped using shampoo in my hair. A mix of bicarb and water leaves it very clean when I'm pretty dirty or sweaty. A mix of apple cider vinegar and water a couple of times a week when it's less dirty leaves it nice and smooth and it stops smelling when it dries.

Next project is to make my own deodorant. Apparently apple cider vinegar works well on its own but it is quite acidic so I don't know if I want to do that every day. I've got a few patches of skin healing from getting rid of some moles using ACV though, seems to have worked really well.

My partner made deodarant once when she was experimenting. It took her a lot of time and it was messy to make (she says). She poured it into those cupcake paper things. Hard to hold and was messy in the hand, as well. Other thing is that it was really hard on the armpits...didn't really roll on.

Anyway, we (ok, I), just make sure to buy aluminum free deodorant.

The homemade laundry soap she makes works fine, though.

[bokster]

Originally Posted by Hey You

I have recently stopped using shampoo in my hair. A mix of bicarb and water leaves it very clean when I'm pretty dirty or sweaty. A mix of apple cider vinegar and water a couple of times a week when it's less dirty leaves it nice and smooth and it stops smelling when it dries.

Next project is to make my own deodorant. Apparently apple cider vinegar works well on its own but it is quite acidic so I don't know if I want to do that every day. I've got a few patches of skin healing from getting rid of some moles using ACV though, seems to have worked really well.

VCO works for me as a deodorant, I kid you not. I was kind of skeptical when I read about it, but tried it anyway. No wet, sticky feeling, and most importantly, no smell after a quick walk around the block. I've thrown out my old deodorant already.

I've been taking a tablespoon spoon of VCO everyday (been giving my dogs the same amount and have seen some really cool benefits on them). I have also blended in a few drops of lavender eo in a pump bottle for my skin.

I'm going to check out the argan oil next as posted by Daktari.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by Hey You

I have recently stopped using shampoo in my hair. A mix of bicarb and water leaves it very clean when I'm pretty dirty or sweaty. A mix of apple cider vinegar and water a couple of times a week when it's less dirty leaves it nice and smooth and it stops smelling when it dries.

Next project is to make my own deodorant. Apparently apple cider vinegar works well on its own but it is quite acidic so I don't know if I want to do that every day. I've got a few patches of skin healing from getting rid of some moles using ACV though, seems to have worked really well.

I've stopped using shampoo as well - I use baking soda now. It works really well and leaves my hair soft and not oily or dried out - zero dandruff too.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

The homemade laundry soap she makes works fine, though.

I make my own laundry soap as well - did you already post your recipe? I can go look for it if you did - if not, will you post it?

I used the recipe on this link --> here <--

I got that from FB - I used to belong to a lot of prepper and homesteader FB pages that posted things like the laundry soap recipe, how to make your own neosporin-type salve, cold medicine, decongestant, deodorant, etc.

I am trying to get more of the chemicals out of my life and bring in more natural stuff that works just as well, but cheaper and safer.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Parker

I've stopped using shampoo as well - I use baking soda now. It works really well and leaves my hair soft and not oily or dried out - zero dandruff too.


I make my own laundry soap as well - did you already post your recipe? I can go look for it if you did - if not, will you post it?

I used the recipe on this link --> here <--

I got that from FB - I used to belong to a lot of prepper and homesteader FB pages that posted things like the laundry soap recipe, how to make your own neosporin-type salve, cold medicine, decongestant, deodorant, etc.

I am trying to get more of the chemicals out of my life and bring in more natural stuff that works just as well, but cheaper and safer.

Parker -

Yep, same stuff. Minus the Purex fabric softener. I feel mixed on using the Oxyclean (more chemicals), but TF thinks it is important to keep in there (so we do). I have found most homemade laundry soap receipes (online, anyway), are the same. Pretty standard ingredients.

[Medusa]

Our homemade laundry soap comes from my Gayboy, Emmit, and I believe it has shaved up "Zote" soap, washing soda, and rainwater. He also adds some essential oils to make it smell wonderful and it works like a freaking CHARM! I might be forgetting an ingredient though because I haven't started making it myself just yet.

We did try the homemade fabric softener and I DID NOT like the recipe we used. It involved vinegar and made our clothes smell like fucking pickles!!

[Parker]

Yes - in the comments of that soap recipe, they mention using Zote instead of Naptha. Some people even suggest using Ivory soap instead.

Also in the comments, people say what Dapper did about not using the Purex softener bc of chemicals and instead, adding 1/2 cup of white or apple cider vinegar to the wash. Or, conversely, making your own drier sheets by cutting up old t-shirts into 6-8" squares and adding 3-5 drops of an essential oil onto the shirt pieces before putting them in the drier.

That same commenter also mentioned adding essential oils to the powder detergent if you wanted that to have a scent - add 40-80 drops, she says, a little at a time so you can mix it in without it clumping.

My detergent started out in 2 1-gallon sized jugs and I am down to 3/4 of a gallon now, so I am looking into making it again. I'd love to see your son's recipe, Medusa, if you can get it - sometimes, I like to take the best of more than one recipe to make my own.

[Medusa]

Parker! I'll ask him for the recipe! He is such a crafty boy an is always making bath bombs for me and laundry soap! Last year he crocheted 2 gorgeous scarves for me and 2 fun hats with pompoms all over them!

He even crocheted a hat for Gracie!!