Comments on: Soap and Shampoo and Deodorant, oh my!

By: Where the Heck Do You Find a Wooden Toothbrush? « Pledge Off Plastic

Where the Heck Do You Find a Wooden Toothbrush? « Pledge Off Plastic — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:04:47 +0000

[...] The toothpaste was still an issue, especially since Tom’s switched from aluminum to plastic casing. I went searching for solutions, and found a great blog post at My Plastic Free Life presenting an array of options. So, when I run out of toothpaste in my current tube, I think I’ll try making my own toothpaste using one of the recipes presented, or else purchasing the Tooth Tabs from Lush. It turns out that Lush has a shop just down the street, so I’ll be checking them out for shampoo and deodorant as well, per the suggestions on My Plastic Free Life. [...]

By: SabrinaP

SabrinaP — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:28:34 +0000

I have been doing some research on natural soap bars and shampoo bars and have started making my own body car products as well. The only difference in the natural soap bars and shampoo bars are the types of oils and butters you use to get a different effect of pH balance (if you have this you wont need a conditionar), cleanseing, moisturinzing, volumizing and whatever other special things you want done for your hair. Other than that the process is the same (cold process). And for the past year I have been on again and off again sometimes two months at a time with the baking soda and vinager, I still haven’t mastered it. I have long hair and I think that is why it is so difficult for me.

By: abby

abby — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:54:57 +0000

oops…that was supposed to say “baking soda puts out fires…”

By: abby

abby — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:53:53 +0000

axelle,

OF COURSE baking puts out fires! That’s what you’re supposed to dump on a pan fire in the kitchen….didn’t you learn than in Home Ec? ; )

By: spooky

spooky — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:38:54 +0000

Nadinada,

NO! Using baking soda as a deodorant will NOT raise BP by “osmotic action” or any other action! These silly ideas are the reason why nutters like you all stress so much about your soap and shampoo. Worrying about putting baking soda in your armpits may raise you BP, however, so, in your case, it would probably be contraindicated.

By: The Ultimate Simple Living Guide: 95 Rockin’ Posts

The Ultimate Simple Living Guide: 95 Rockin’ Posts — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:08:20 +0000

[...] Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic87. This One’s For The Girls: Green Your Period88. Shampoo and Deodorant 89. Help. I need to [...]

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:38:40 +0000

All of LUSH’s plastic bags are biodegradable plastic bags and plastic bottles are made from recycled materials. I realize you wrote this a while back, but I think they may have changed the other bowls as well.

Also, you can exchange 5 empty black pots to receive a new product. They are then reused.

By: Further Research! | thestainbrooks.com

Further Research! | thestainbrooks.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:45:43 +0000

[...] FakePlasticFish.com – This is linked to a fairly interesting article on deodorants, soaps, and body washes. TheGreenists.org – This is the site I posted yesterday, but more directly linked to an article about “Skincare from the Kitchen Cupboard.” Pretty sure I’m going to give it a whirl! The No-poo Method – This is an article about cleaning your hair without shampoo. I just don’t know if I’m bold enough to go through the “trial” period. Baking Soda as Deodorant – This is an article about using baking soda as deodorant. Another risky endeavor! Home Farming – This is a link to a really great “home farming” tips website. Very informative. This link was brought to my attention by my friend Michael, which was perfect because it’s exactly what Kip and I would love to do with our compost! Organic veggie garden! [...]

By: 5 Frugal Personal Care Tips

5 Frugal Personal Care Tips — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:03:40 +0000

[...] Fake Plastic Fish has written extensively about alternative personal care products. Below is a helpful article you should read: Update: Soap, Shampoo and Deodorant [...]

By: Health Nut Nation » Blog Archive » Toxic Antiperspirants

Health Nut Nation » Blog Archive » Toxic Antiperspirants — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:19:29 +0000

[...] other day I was reading a post on Fake Plastic Fish about alternative deodorants and someone commented that they used baking soda under their arms put [...]