Personal Hygiene Products?
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robf
MemberI have been looking on MDA for a post about what people use for their personal hygiene. I have found recipes for home made cleaning products and how the use of hand sanitizer is needless but nothing on this. I'm guessing Grok didn't hit the shower after hunting and running around the wilderness all day, but for me, working with people, not to mention my wife, I don't think a quick dip in the stream out back would cut it.
SO what do you people use for shampoo, soap, deodorant, shaving and teeth brushing? I am just curious. Deodorants have parabens in them, shampoo and soap have sodium lauryl sulfate and a whole host of other chemicals that can't be good on the outside of your body let alone inhaling it along with your hot shower.
I personally use home made soap made by a local lady which I buy at the farmers market, oil for shaving the face and head, and ammonium alum for deodorant, and if I do need some stuff from a company I generally use Burts Bees ( I don't work for them, don't suggest you use their product, nor do I know anybody who does work for them).What about everybody else?
Rob.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I have some wonderful goat milk soap I buy from a goat farmer in the area. I use it to shave with also. I don't use conditioner. Shampoo I still use Aussie brand just because I like it, and I haven't found anything to replace it with. Deodorant, the same. I just bought some mineral makeup, which is wonderful.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Deodorant: ALBA organics lavender and lichen
Shampoo: JR Ligetts shampoo bar
Conditioner: I just but whatever from the health food store.
Body wash: Dove right now, but sometimes Toms
Lotion: coco oil
Toothpaste: Toms or my homemade stuff:
http://tarablogsabouteverything.blogspot.com/2008/11/homemade-toothpaste.html
Makeup: Smokey Mountain Minerals and Bare minerals... and MAC.
Chapstick: ALBA coconut flavorPosted 9 months ago # -
maranne
MemberI use
Aveda, Neals Yard, Organix shampoo, regular toothpaste and I love trying out new organic products when they come out. I also use lots of essential oils to moisturize.
Neals Yard do a wonderful deodorant but be warned, it is not for heavy duty sweating! :)
MPosted 9 months ago # -
Miriam
MemberI use organic sulfate, paraben and petroluem free products for all my beauty needs - for foundation, mascara and lipgloss Zuii Organics, David Babaii shampoo and conditioner which is also cruelty free and supports Wildaid and it is good for thick hair and Dr Bronner soap and a herbal toothpaste and aluminium free deodordant called Sukin.
I also use a lot of coconut oil as it has a million uses including taking make up off, shaving legs and is the best moisturizer and hair treatment and I have also recently discovered a brand from NZ called Xtendlife and the products I have used so far have been brilliant (also the company has the same philosophy as MDA).
Posted 9 months ago # -
ChristinaP
MemberI use as natural products as I can.
Almay gel deodorant, Body Shop shampoo and conditioner, but I am really trying to find something without SLS that works with my hair type, Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, natural French soap for face and body, and Bare minerals make-up. Pretty simple.Posted 9 months ago # -
SoCaliman
MemberShaving tip for guys: Take a hot shower, and then try shaving without any shave cream or gel. I have a fairly rugged stubble and it comes off easy as peach fuzz. I just have to pay closer attention to not miss spots. The less chemicals I put on my mug, the better as far as I see it. Try it, you will be surprised. Going Gork, but he probably would've used a sharp rock or giant bug shell.
Posted 9 months ago # -
MadMUHHH: check out my link above. ;)
Posted 9 months ago # -
marci
MemberSo glad to see this topic, I am a product junkie. I use Pratima Ayurvedic products for my face, Dr Bronner on the bod & Korres shampoos. I try to find chemical free/ paraben free products to use only. Even Sephora carries alot of green stuff now. For makeup I use Jane Iredale, Josie Maran & Korres. Not that you fellas care ;)
Posted 8 months ago # -
With skin that reacts to *everything*, I've moved up the price scale to settle on Aveda for hair stuff (organic, into recycling etc; also if you can bear to fork out for the biiig bottles it doesn't work out too bad).
Using up "Naked" brand shower stuff from Boots (I'm in the UK by the way) but not too impressed so may nab some aveda samples there.
Deo - mitchum, although think I'm becoming allergic
Lotion - palmers cocoa butter, although I've just read label - eek! Can you get pure cocoa butter anywhere? Perhaps it is too pricey though. I'm certainly going to give coconut oil a go.
Make up etc is the usual chemical-laden junk. I was using just minerals but wanted facial sunscreen protection (ageing vs Vit D - more worried about ageing / damage whilst I'm just starting out)Dr haushcka (sp?) skincare is organic etc but didn't agree with me.
Posted 8 months ago # -
maranne
Member@northernmonkey
Have you tried WELEDA deodorants? They are usually great!
I use onje by Neal's Yard which comes in a spray bottle,really lovely stuff!There is a brilliant online company in the Uk which does very natural and fairtrade products
http://www.akamuti.co.uk.
I can highly recommend them.M x
Posted 8 months ago # -
OnTheBayou
MemberCheap stuff from the grocery/drug store. Anything that might be bad in any of them is so far down the list of things to worry about, I don't. I have FAR more important concerns.
True, if you can avoid a plastic bottle or giving profits to Giant Personal Care Products Company, great. Again, not my biggest concerns.
One symptom of extremism of any type is an inability to think proportionally. What is more important, and what is less. I think not eating grains is important because it really impacts my weight and general health. I think not using shaving cream is insignificant.
BTW, the least impactful method of shaving is probably electric. A good shaver will last for years with the occasional foil replacement. When I blade shave in the shower, I just use the bar of soap to assist. Remember, that's where shaving cream came from, grandpa's shaving cup and brush. Soap.
Posted 8 months ago # -
@maranne, ooo thank you, will be having a go with akamuti's black soap and cocoa butter soon!
@onthebayou, yes diet and exercise are the main priorities, and I *hate* when some people (nobody here!) look down on you for using bog standard laundry powder instead of soap nuts and river water etc... however in my case I'm becoming more and more sensitive so it makes sense for me to simplify everything I use, not just food.
Wish it didn't cost me a fortune in experimental products though...!Posted 8 months ago # -
Kryz
MemberShampoo: Suave, Pantene
Deodorant: Adidas, Lady Speed Stick, Arrid
Soap: Ivory
Toothpaste: ColgateOnce I run out of my toothpaste and deodorant I'll switch over to Tom's. For soap I'll keep an eye out for homemade stuff. Not sure about shampoo though...my hair is wimpy and light and is almost always lacking volume. If the shampoo I use is too strong it strips it and makes it dry and yucky, but if it's too weak it gets greasy and weighted down. My skin's also a pain -- greasy and acne prone, especially in the summer it seems.
Speaking of soap, does anyone know of good handsoap that won't dry my hands out? I'm an art student so washing my hands is a frequent thing - I'd rather not have toxic materials sitting on my hands all day - and that can lead to dry skin, especially in the winter.
Posted 8 months ago # -
I think this is what you were looking for:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-personal-products/
And maybe these, too:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/almond-oil/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-ways-to-reduce-your-chemical-load/
Posted 8 months ago # -
I do "no poo" for my hair.
For soap I use: Mysore Sandalwood Soap that I buy at an Indian Market: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysore_Sandal_Soap
For everything else, Here's what I use:Toothpaste:
http://www.recipezaar.com/natural-whitening-toothpaste-3683618 tablespoons baking soda
8 tablespoons sea salt, not iodized
20 drops orange blossom essential oilsDirections
1.Mix ingredients in a jar.
2.Dip damp toothbrush into mixture and brush your teeth for 2 minutes.
3.Rinse.Deodorant:
http://www.recipezaar.com/stick-deodorant-aluminum-free-3618141/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
10-20 drops tea tree oil
2 tablespoons coconut oil (find it at health food stores -it's solid at room temp.)Directions
1.Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2.Smash into empty deoderant container and smooth over.
3. Let it sit 1 day to become solid again.
4. Use with a lighter hand than you would with normal stick deodorant, especially the first couple of days or it'll drop little balls on your bathroom rug. Used correctly, this stuff is invisible and lasts for ages, as it works with a very light layer. You should not be able to see it once applied.Posted 8 months ago # -
Jeffrey K
MemberShampoo - Burt's Bees shampoo bar - but now I'm experimenting with no shampoo (day #4)
Deodorant - Tom's of Maine - aluminum free - no more stained shirts
Soap - Tom's of Maine
Tootpaste - Tom's of Maine - fluoride free version
Shaving Cream - Don't use - I shave after my shower using water only.I selected these products because:
1) I can pronounce all of the ingredients
2) Minimal packaging - no plastic bottles (I really hate plastic bottles)
3) I can find them locally and they're affordable-ishPosted 7 months ago # -
maba
Member@Primal_Pebble: My mum is allergic to any soap other than Mysore Sandal. When she visits me in the US, she makes sure that she has a stash of these. But she used Shampoo for the hair. What difference did you notice on using this soap for your hair? I'm intrigued, I might actually have a bar at home.
Posted 7 months ago # -
@Maba,
I didn't use the Mysore soap in my hair. I use it for my body only. I do No Poo which is a baking soda and vinegar based regimen.Posted 6 months ago # -
kuno1chi
MemberI used to be San Francisco's largest consumer of Body Shop products, particularly their Vit E face creams and "Body Butter", because my skin tends to be dry.
When I ran out of both a couple of weeks ago, I started using CO in place of both (on my face, I apply, then blot it a little bit with a towel).
My skin feels great (and the boy says it smells great); and I'm saving a metric ton of money.
Haven't figured out how to get it to work as a hair conditioner, though. Any thoughts?
Posted 6 months ago #
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