A collection of my easy, cheap, natural alternatives to the normally chemical-filled products we use every day.
Homemade deodorant: I’ve been using this for a while now, and really like it. I more ‘dab’ it on than roll it on like conventional deodorant. It works better (on smell) than any other natural brand I had tried. Does nothing for dampness, but I believe we’re designed to sweat for a reason, so I have no desire to stop perspiration.
Baking Soda as shampoo and vinegar as a conditioner: Again, impressed with these natural alternatives. I’ve been converted and now use my Herbal Essenes shampoo to clean the toilet. ~grin~ Not quite sure what to do with my remaining conditioner. I’ll also put a dab of vinegar on my wash cloth while in the shower and use that to clean the shower doors on my way out. I had heard that hair can start ‘rebelling’ to the treatment about a month into it, but I haven’t had any problem. I did end up using regular shampoo once because someone carried my baking soda out of the tub with him and took it down stairs, and I still had the regular stuff in there when I took a shower. It left my hair all frizzy and staticky and I couldn’t wait to re-wash with baking soda to calm it down. I’ll see if I can find a recent picture of me with my ‘no poo’ hair, just so you can confirm that it’s not greasy or dull or ucky.
Tooth soap: Still love how this makes my teeth feel so clean. Still planning on updating in a few months on whether I can feel surface cavities remineralization or not.
Regarding the baking soda, how do you dispense it without getting the rest of the container wet? How do you get it to distribute evenly throughout the hair and scalp? Do you mix it with anything else? Thank you.
I usually put it in my hair before getting in the shower now. That way my hands aren’t wet and it’s dry, my hair is dry, so it easily goes in :)