Comments on: Update 3: Soap and Shampoo and Deodorant, oh my! http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: abby http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-21248 abby Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:54:57 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-21248 oops...that was supposed to say "baking soda puts out fires..." oops…that was supposed to say “baking soda puts out fires…”

]]> By: abby http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-21247 abby Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:53:53 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-21247 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? ; ) 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-19375 spooky Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:38:54 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-19375 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. 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-12163 The Ultimate Simple Living Guide: 95 Rockin’ Posts Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:08:20 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-12163 [...] Many Uses; So Little Money… and Plastic87. This One’s For The Girls: Green Your Period88. Shampoo and Deodorant 89. Help. I need to [...] [...] 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-12161 elizabeth Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:38:40 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-12161 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. 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-11546 Further Research! | thestainbrooks.com Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:45:43 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-11546 [...] 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! [...] [...] 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-11071 5 Frugal Personal Care Tips Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:03:40 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-11071 [...] Fake Plastic Fish has written extensively about alternative personal care products. Below is a helpful article you should read: Update: Soap, Shampoo and Deodorant [...] [...] 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 http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-11031 Health Nut Nation » Blog Archive » Toxic Antiperspirants Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:19:29 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-11031 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 [...]

]]> By: Sonja http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-10747 Sonja Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:45:24 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-10747 I looked through some of your older posts, and I hope this one fits best for commenting... I've always needed some kind of body lotions because my skin gets too dry if I don't cream it twice a week or so. Body lotions always, always! come in plastic bottles. Before reading your blog that didn't bother me too much, but now it does. I found a great replacement! Olive oil. Even the organic one is not too expensive, it comes in glass bottles, and it works wonders! Just rub it into your skin right after showering when your skin is still damp. Wait until putting on clothes for two or three minutes, and you're fine to go. Now i've got two olive oils bottles, one in the kitchen and one in the bath. And people have complimented me on my smooth skin in the middle of a very harsh winter! (also: Nivea cream comes in tin containers and is good, but too thick for using it on your whole body) I looked through some of your older posts, and I hope this one fits best for commenting…
I’ve always needed some kind of body lotions because my skin gets too dry if I don’t cream it twice a week or so. Body lotions always, always! come in plastic bottles. Before reading your blog that didn’t bother me too much, but now it does. I found a great replacement! Olive oil. Even the organic one is not too expensive, it comes in glass bottles, and it works wonders! Just rub it into your skin right after showering when your skin is still damp. Wait until putting on clothes for two or three minutes, and you’re fine to go.
Now i’ve got two olive oils bottles, one in the kitchen and one in the bath. And people have complimented me on my smooth skin in the middle of a very harsh winter!

(also: Nivea cream comes in tin containers and is good, but too thick for using it on your whole body)

]]> By: Jack Nugent http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant/comment-page-2/#comment-8189 Jack Nugent Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:07:03 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-3-soap-and-shampoo-and-deodorant-oh-my/#comment-8189 Oh, I have to get you my shampoo bar to try out. It's shaped to fit in your hand and I never wrap it in plastic. Oh sure, I still am a complete neurotic when it comes to shipping. Here's the big question: How do you get a carbon neutral product to customers? We make it with solar power and bike it to the shops in Chicago but now I'm getting requests to ship it out the the East and West coasts. I'm not sure what we're going to do but I'd be open to suggestions. Cheers, Jack P.S. Can I send you some to try? Oh, I have to get you my shampoo bar to try out. It’s shaped to fit in your hand and I never wrap it in plastic. Oh sure, I still am a complete neurotic when it comes to shipping. Here’s the big question: How do you get a carbon neutral product to customers? We make it with solar power and bike it to the shops in Chicago but now I’m getting requests to ship it out the the East and West coasts. I’m not sure what we’re going to do but I’d be open to suggestions.

Cheers,

Jack

P.S. Can I send you some to try?

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