tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post1513233670076237929..comments2024-03-28T06:46:32.815-04:00Comments on Vanessa Alvarado: Could You Go One Week Without Soap?Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-30022165339165111792011-10-25T22:59:38.301-04:002011-10-25T22:59:38.301-04:00I can't live without soap that's my reali...I can't live without soap that's my reality of my life I hate having oiliness on my face.<br /><br />aljobagi philippineshttp://www.yourcosmeticclinic.com/facial-rejuvenation.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-40312213096651914752011-01-28T10:49:56.748-05:002011-01-28T10:49:56.748-05:00In case it helps anyone who has tried no-shampoo a...In case it helps anyone who has tried no-shampoo and struggled: http://inashoe.com/2009/05/shampoo-week-11-hard-water-epiphany/Rachel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01598574256854766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-5239343256063722402011-01-28T10:34:13.052-05:002011-01-28T10:34:13.052-05:00I want to try and make my own shampoo. We've ...I want to try and make my own shampoo. We've used natural stuff for years, and soap too. My hubby's always harping on how soap just dries skin out and we shouldn't use them unless feeling really funky. Maybe he's right...Panamamamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059282003527452424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-45288415447625340292011-01-28T10:29:17.411-05:002011-01-28T10:29:17.411-05:00I am willing to take the challenge.
But I also ...I am willing to take the challenge. <br /><br />But I also have to say that actual *soap* - the real stuff - is really not "chemical-laden." (Now body washes, shampoos, many standard supermarket soaps, etc. are another thing.) So long-term I'm more likely to give up my shampoo than my soap.Rachel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01598574256854766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-9986634345973608692011-01-25T20:30:30.549-05:002011-01-25T20:30:30.549-05:00hey fellow soapless one... I just blogged about my...hey fellow soapless one... I just blogged about my experience sans soap... it was a good one! Thanks for visiting my space and sharing the challenge, it was fun! :)did you send in an entry ?FreshGreenKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815693641933892148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-91338374769016764462011-01-20T12:55:03.081-05:002011-01-20T12:55:03.081-05:00Wow, interesting. I have heard from the no shampoo...Wow, interesting. I have heard from the no shampoo thing and I only use shampoo once a week, but I can't tell you if it is better for your hair 'cause I have dreadlocks. Maybe i will try the no soap thing too.<br /><br />@FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com you can also use water,baking soda and vinegar to rinse your hair. I must admit I have never used it myself, but heard some good stories about it. http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-wash-hair-with-baking-soda-and-vinegar-a99929Floorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664592987195380111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-72727826290398247762011-01-20T08:23:46.159-05:002011-01-20T08:23:46.159-05:00You know me. Shower every other day.
I tried to d...You know me. Shower every other day.<br /><br />I tried to do no poo,or natural shampoo recipes but my hair just won't take it.<br /><br />If I chopped it short, it would work. But since it's long and oily *sigh*FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-8189238803067150822011-01-20T07:57:24.084-05:002011-01-20T07:57:24.084-05:00Stampmouse: I'm trying to get in the cold habi...Stampmouse: I'm trying to get in the cold habit, too. It's hard; but in the end I'll save my skin and the electric bill.<br /><br />I read that bathing in warm water loosens the natural oils on our skin so we wash them off and strip the skin of moisture...that's no good.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-51793419106675953522011-01-20T07:56:12.392-05:002011-01-20T07:56:12.392-05:00Bounty Huntress and Teacup Adventure: My dry britt...Bounty Huntress and Teacup Adventure: My dry brittle curls thank me for not using shampoo! I went over a month without it and did have a build up problem, so I'm testing an Alaffia shampoo:<br /><br />http://www.alaffia.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=145&idcategory=18<br /><br />This one is all natural, "for curls", & smells good. It worked well last night. I think I'll shampoo once a week.<br /><br />(I LOVE Dr. Bronner's too. I'm trying the tea tree oil soap now.)Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-51471765957830143522011-01-20T00:20:37.685-05:002011-01-20T00:20:37.685-05:00I quit mainstream "soap" products severa...I quit mainstream "soap" products several years ago. I LOVE Dr. Bronner's products and don't think I could go a week with out those. I have gone more than a week without using shampoo though. Have you heard of the whole "Don't use shampoo, your hair will thank you" thing?a.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13383338824980149791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-51385596123830127702011-01-20T00:12:09.849-05:002011-01-20T00:12:09.849-05:00this is really fascinating. I've been hearing...this is really fascinating. I've been hearing about shampooing less frequently (or not at all) for years, and have been washing my hair with shampoo only every third day for some time now. My hair seems much healthier and far less brittle (I am one of the many with curly and dry hair!), but I occasionally have problems with scalp build-up. Anyhow, thank you for the new-to-me information about soap!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951150218864466302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-31688149596643359262011-01-19T22:21:56.897-05:002011-01-19T22:21:56.897-05:00i have rosecea that flares up now and then so a de...i have rosecea that flares up now and then so a decade ago or so I went to a dermatologist for help. one of the first things he told me was to stop using soap. there is no need for soap unless you have a really dirty sticky mess to clean off. especially the face keep the soap away from the face. and another hint use cold or colder water not hot (this is hard for me) because it keeps teh poors from expanding which altimatley capture dirt and oils causing blemishesLaura lokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08476850286859639740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-16504908082439549822011-01-19T15:53:56.369-05:002011-01-19T15:53:56.369-05:00I have dry skin so I regularly go without soap, ju...I have dry skin so I regularly go without soap, just using it weekly (except for face and the undercarriage, that's daily). But I must use shampoo daily. And antipersperant. Things get funky without those.....Christinehttp://www.craftygeordi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-85334818459702242802011-01-19T15:36:31.586-05:002011-01-19T15:36:31.586-05:00I haven't used soap in years. It has always dr...I haven't used soap in years. It has always dried out my skin and I can't stand it. I don't stink either! I do use deodorant but I worked a very high stress physical job so and I live in Phoenix so you know....:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832134390402892339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-84541103462642507372011-01-19T15:05:56.262-05:002011-01-19T15:05:56.262-05:00Alyssa: You'll be surprised how little you'...Alyssa: You'll be surprised how little you'll miss either of them. I can say this being a soap lover.<br /><br />CRY: I'd love to see your recipes for making your own products. I'm in the process to switching to all natural/making all natural. So far I make my own astringent (just diluted tea tree oil) and moisturizer (extra virgin olive oil, applied with cotton pad where needed).<br /><br />I love your prescription hormone patch argument, I wouldn't have thought of that one and it's definitely proof that the skin absorbs harmful chemicals like a sponge.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-86381104813931993942011-01-19T13:36:37.501-05:002011-01-19T13:36:37.501-05:00Is that you I smell? giggle
I make my own natural ...Is that you I smell? giggle<br />I make my own natural astrigents and face moisturizers all purpose balm that can be used for booboos and chapstick,just for about anything/ People dont reallize that if a Dr. can give you a patch that releases meds. in your body so can chemicals from lotions and soaps. I just started using a natural toothpaste and its hard to get used to but uts so much better chemical wise. I use homemade natural soaps also. People need to know and this is a good post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-25383964928704284492011-01-19T12:29:46.497-05:002011-01-19T12:29:46.497-05:00The article was interesting, especially when talki...The article was interesting, especially when talking about shampoo. I'm seriously tempted to go the no shampoo route myself! Hmm, maybe the no soap thing, too, to be honest.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359856959698258580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-66855527872294749382011-01-19T12:22:31.545-05:002011-01-19T12:22:31.545-05:00A La Modern: I wonder about that, too. I NEVER exe...A La Modern: I wonder about that, too. I NEVER exercise or sweat much so it was easy for me to go soap free last week. <br /><br />I've read soap-free livers insisting that plain water is enough to wash away the stink from vigorous activity but I'm not so sure...<br /><br />* * *<br /><br />I also forgot to add these fascinating articles where people talk about less showers, no showers, no soap, low soap, etc:<br /><br />"The Great Unwashed" The obsessive cleanliness of western society:<br /><br />http://www.everydayminimalist.com/?p=3340<br /><br />The Dirty Theory: <br /><br />http://nomoredirtylooks.com/2010/07/the-dirty-theory/<br /><br />Five Reasons Why Daily Showers may be bad for you:<br /><br />http://www.good.is/post/why-daily-showers-may-be-bad-for-you/Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-50846806917616776532011-01-19T12:11:10.626-05:002011-01-19T12:11:10.626-05:00monogirl: I'm excited to make the transition t...monogirl: I'm excited to make the transition to low soap/no chemical life. Less crap around, less money spent. <br /><br />I have a post coming about dealing with curly hair. I have the same fine-strand curly hair that gets incredibly tangled every. damn. day.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-74196338975313396152011-01-19T12:03:55.365-05:002011-01-19T12:03:55.365-05:00This is embarassing, but I've been known to no...This is embarassing, but I've been known to not only go soap-free but SHOWER free for a number of days. Not a week, though! In any case, I use minimal soap to start with. It helps I work at home though.<br /><br />One issue - if you play a lot of high energy sports (let's say, hockey) you probably can't get away with no soap =) We sometimes used to grab dinner right after a game, and my, everyone (guys and girls) absolutely reeked...A La Modernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566271238228879008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-16966809085204446752011-01-19T11:27:55.571-05:002011-01-19T11:27:55.571-05:00I've been on this band wagon for a while. Acto...I've been on this band wagon for a while. Actors ask me all the time what I use to keep my skin looking so good. "Nothing" I say. "Nothing?! Really?!" Nothing. I use soap for my hands and use a combo of soap and crystal rock deodorant for my arm pits. I use Aveeno lotion in the winter sometimes if I get really dry. I may bust out the regular deodorant in the summer since I do labor outside quite a bit. But I never use anti-perspirent, we are meant to sweat! I'm still working out what to do with my curly hair-it's really fine and tangles like a bitch, so it needs some help.<br />I think too, a lot of this depends on your water and water pressure. Have you seen the Seinfeld where Kramer gets the elephant shower? That's what mine is like and I swear it just beats the dirt right off. I really notice a difference if I use one of those low-flow shower heads, I feel disgusting after, I can do a better job myself with a wash cloth.<br />Good luck, you'll see things are wacky for a few days but then your body will even itself out. Also check out the Environmental Working Group's cosmetic database. It will really open your eyes to the chemicals in cosmetics.monogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633958961388414222noreply@blogger.com