No.407
Normal shampoo isn't necessary to wash your hair. You can use baking soda or vinegar and even then, those are optional.
http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-shampoo/http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-conditioner/http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-toothpaste/http://www.diynatural.com/natural-homemade-deodorant/Egg whites can be used to tighten pores and their yolks can be used as natural moisturizers. Rose, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e, aloe, and oatmeal are also optional moisturizers. Manuka honey has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid blemish scars.
Tea tree oil is also helpful for some people's acne, but others are too sensitive. Lemon juice diluted in water can also help clean your face on a budget, but it will make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Simple baking soda and water could also be used to wash your face and apple cider vinegar diluted in water is a nice toner for oilier skin.
No.408
This is in no way meant to convert anyone to a ~*natural*~ lifestyle, but rather to help because even drugstore products can be too costly to some people who are on a budget. Ultimately, when you are on a shoestring budget the best options are natural oils, herbs, and foods.
No.409
I don't know how many of you could get a hold of cucumbers, but they're good for soothing irritated skin as well as aloe.
No.413
Nice info op
I would like to mention that i had constant pimples from age 12 until i was about 19, and i was always using astringents on my skin trying to get it more and more dry, because it felt oily all the time. I finally learned that i had to do what was very counterintuitive and keep my skin moisturized. I started with using lotion and aloe vera, and ended up getting some cheap diluted tea tree oil…putting oil on your face feels like the worst thing to do but it actually worked very nicely. I use baby oil these days.
The tea tree oil i had came from the ethnic hair section in a small bottle for two or three bucks. It wasnt the pure oil or it would have been more like ten bucks. But i put it on my face and scalp ( i had dandruff too) and it helped me out.
No.414
I would also like to stress to stay away from those DIY exfoliants with sugar and sea salt. Realistically, nobody needs to exfoliate and if they do it should be done with much more gentle methods (seriously, a simple wash cloth works or even kefir) rather than what is popularized. Sugar and salt can cause tiny, tiny tears in your skin and open a pathway for bacteria to get in.
No.416
No.431
I have found that after you let the natural oils come back, you only have to wash your hair with water…However there is a gross couple of weeks were it is overly oily.
No.438
>>413Thank you. Just trying to put some information out there for those wanting a cheap way to groom for either personal comfort or upcoming job interview.
No.477
I use castille soaps or olive oil based soaps to clean my body, hair, and mouth (there`s no offensive taste).
Buy a large bar (~$4) and cut it into 6 cubes. It usually lasts 1.5 years.
Like OP mentioned, baking soda is a good multitasker but it can be too abrasive or drying for some people.
No.479
baking soda and vinegar? are you fucking serious? my hair will smell like fucking vinegar
No.487
>>479You're supposed to rinse out your hair after you shampoo you fucking scrub.
No.499
>>479You're not supposed to leave it in, anon..