Soap and Moisturizer

I know you're wondering 'what can she possibly be using for soap??'

Yes...a washcloth and water.

We do use a Trader Joe's (natural) soap in those hidden places :)

but just a good scrubbing with some good ol' clean water does the trick for the rest...promise!

Even on your face!!

 For the past 3 weeks I've been washing my face with soap on Fridays when I washed my hair. But I can totally tell my face oil is adjusting because today is day 8 of no washing and it feels great!

Gets me wondering how much damage we do to our hair and face

with all our crazy chemical washing and chemical moisturizer over and over and over again.

No wonder a women's face ages faster then men. We run our skin into the ground!

As for moisturizer... 

We use Almond Oil.

This particular one smells like lavender when you put it on

but the scent goes away...just in case your hubby dares to try it {Grin}

I was afraid this would be too oily and I would feel like a grease ball all day

but seriously you need very little and it soaks right in.

It can be a bit pricey if you can't find Almond Oil in your grocery store.

 I bought this one at a health food store for $12 but I've been using it for 28 days

and I've used under 1/3 of the bottle between myself and Miss Adventure.

That's only $4 a month. Not too shabby if you ask me.

Maybe you're not quite sure about the no soap thing yet. Try the Almond Oil.

Add your favorite essential oils. Be brave I bet you'll like it {Grin} 

No Shampoo

A while ago I decided to stop washing my hair so often so my natural oils could do what they were made to do...create healthy hair. I washed every other day so I started to wash every 3 days. After a while I pushed it to every 4, then every 5, then every 6....so now I'm up to every Friday I wash my hair. Then I watched the video I posted yesterday. After such a wake up call I've been washing my hair with this...

That's right! Two things you already have in your kitchen. This is not only more natural and better for your hair, it's better for the environment. No I'm not a 'tree hugger' but it makes sense right? You wash your hair and body in chemicals...it goes down the drain and eventually makes it's way back into your water supply and now you're drinking chemicals. Oh and this is super CHEAP! Maybe I'll get some of you with just that. {Grin} Anyways this is how you can do it too...

Step 1 Don't wash your hair everyday. Work yourself up to an extra day until your not a grease ball anymore and then add another day and another day and another day and so forth. My goal is to work up to every two weeks and then maybe once a month. Note: I do rinse my hair every few days with just water. Really work your scalp with your fingers and pull all that natural oil down your hair. And during this stretching time...Don't touch your hair! You'll add the oils from your hands to your hair.

Step 2 Toss your shampoo. Buy an 8oz squirt bottle (I got mine at a beauty supply store for a buck or two). Use 1 TBS Baking Soda and add 1 cup of warm water. Shake and work into your hair. Use your fingers to work it into your roots. I usually let this sit for a few minutes. Rinse. Then mix 1TBS Apple Cider Vinegar in 1 cup warm water. Shake and work into your hair. Let sit a few minutes then rinse well. No you will not smell like Vinegar. Just make sure you rinse well.

I've been using this on myself and Miss Adventure for three weeks and I'm really happy with it. The hubby says the baking soda/vinegar wash makes my hair the softest it's ever been. I haven't used anything but water on Little Astronaut and his hair is not greasy or stinky! That's a big deal for a four year old boy! Goes to show ya that hair was not made to be striped everyday and your body will do it's job if you let it.

More to come on the soap, deodorant, and lotion...

The Story of Cosmetics

Ahh! It's been 3 weeks since my last post! I know...what the heck have I been doing??? Well I'll tell ya...it all started with me watching this video...





So...what'd you think? Crazy I know.

So in the past three weeks I haven't used shampoo, soap, deodorant, or lotion on myself or the kids. Grossed out yet? {Grin} I'll tell you what we have been using instead in my next post.