Comments on: Natural Body Products on A Budget – Part 2

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:35:16 +0000

I used the baking soda shampoo method, as well as a aloe gel/jojoba oil concoction and also tried castille soap. All of these things left my hair way too greasy. (except if I got too much baking soda, my hair dried out, but I could never find a “medium”). I finally gave up on trying to get regular shampoo out of my regime. However, I did come up with a nice compromise; I have a huge aloe plant that I harvest gel from every once in a while. I blend up that gel and mix it 1:1 with my shampoo. I do the same thing with my conditioner (which I actually just use as a shave cream and it will work for your man too. I have very bad hirsutism leaving me with a beard like a man’s and this concoction works wonderfully.) I also add it in the same ratio to my face wash (desert essences tea tree/ awapuhi) which I also use as a body wash. I use vinegar water for my actual hair conditioner and a coconut/jojoba/ lavender oil mix in a jar for my face lotion. Another plus about the aloe– My “beard” has been a huge source of frustration for me. Before I started adding aloe to things, I had a bad problem with the skin I shaved on my face being very irritated, bumpy and rough. So, even though I got rid of the hair, it was still very noticeable that I had a beard. This problem with my skin has started to go away. I do, sometimes, just put straight aloe gel on my face and let that dry before putting on my oil combo. I wanted to add that even though it’s here for all the world to see because I’m hoping this info might help another woman who struggles with this issue.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:29:19 +0000

I started using the OCM about 4 weeks ago & love it! I have oily skin, but live in ND where it is fairly dry. I started with 50/50 ratio EVOO & castor oil (which is, btw, a baby laxative- I had to ask for help finding it in CVS). I’ve stuck with that ratio, but like you said Erin, if needed- I jusr put on some extra EVOO after washing it all away. I’ve gotten compliments on my skin, which never happened before! Only thing I want to change is how I keep it- I want to get a small glass bottle to keep it in, rather than plastic. Good Luck to anyone willing to try it- still trying to convince my mom too…. lol

By: Jinn

Jinn — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:24:26 +0000

To any of you having acne problems (I saw a couple of posts)- try putting a clean towel on your pillow every night. Washing the pillowcase helps, too.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:45:57 +0000

Lindsay,

I must say your website is very inspiring. I am blessed to come across this website! Thank you for allowing God to lead you and share many resourceful information with us! I believe God has used you to make me realize that I need to work on my pride issue when I read your testimony.

Thank you again.

Blessings!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:15:05 +0000

Yes I have found the ‘no-poo’ method to not work at cleansing my hair. I have also tried a coconut-oil mix as a conditioner for my hair. It soothed my irritated scalp and smoothed my hair, but left it very oily. Thankfully I didn’t have to go anywhere that day so I just left it. The next day I used commercial shampoo and it got the oily-ness out, taking care not to rub it deeply into my freshly soother scalp. So the coconut oil conditioner works better, for me, as a ‘treatment’ rather than a daily use.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:23:26 +0000

For a mild clean fresh weekly face wash I use about 1/2 teaspoon of dry baking soda…..it is only slightly abrasive and leaves my face feeling very fresh and clean. Been doing it for years.

I also began using 100% shea butter for face and body. For my body I just take about 1 tablespoon (for my legs, arms, feet, hands…. and rub it between my fingers for 30 seconds to render it smoother…..goes right on.
For my face I mix olive oil with the shea butter, I use a canning jar in 2 inches of water….put about 4 Tablespoons shea butter and perhaps 2 teaspoons olive oil, let melt slowly over very low heat…and,voila! Let it cool, I put it in the refrig for a while…..my skin is quite soft and no chemicals!

By: Leah Mick

Leah Mick — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:47:13 +0000

thank you for your recipes! I am going to try a shampoo recipe. For hand soap I buy a foam pump dispenser and refill it with Dr. Bronner’s and some water (there is a fill line on the foam dispensers). I use this in my shower too!

By: jkf

jkf — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:29:55 +0000

thanks lindsay for posting recipes like this! you are amazing!

i tried some of them and these are my results…

1) coconut oil for body lotion is AWESOME!!! i’m never using another lotion again. it moisturizes and softens and, for the cherry on top, it adds this glowing shimmer in the sunlight. i can’t believe it! love love love it.

2) so i used this shampoo recipe and followed it exactly:
1 oz. Olive oil
1 egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ACV.

…and it made my hair soooooo soft and smooth in the shower. i can tell it definitely nourished and conditioned it. only problem: my hair was still super greasy when i got out of the shower and it dried. so i took another shower and shampooed it because i had to go meet someone. i’m pretty sure it was the olive oil that made my hair greasy. i’m planning on using it in the future as a very hydrating, nourishing conditioner but i’m only going to put it on my ends, not my roots. too bad!

3) i’m passionate for putting on my skin only things i would eat but i have yet to discover the perfect shampoo. a few days ago i used “the only baking soda and water method” and even though i lathered 3x, it still managed to miss 2 large spots where my hair looked dirty at the roots.

did anyone have either of these problems?

By: jkf

jkf — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:13:02 +0000

i’ve been wanting to try the oil cleansing method for several weeks but i am def skeptical because i have problems with acne off and on (like 3-5 zits on my chin every other week). i got encouraged by what you just wrote and how you say you love it. i want to try it again but i’m wondering… do you or anyone you know struggle with acne and this method works for them?

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:42:49 +0000

I am going to try the baking soda and water concoction. I was curious if your husband uses this as well? What recipe are you currently using for shampoo?