Comments on: Baking Soda in the Bathroom Makes an Eco-friendly Shampoo, Deodorant, and Toothpaste! http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Susana http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-13753 Susana Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:49:09 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-13753 I just started using BS shampoo about a month ago. The first time I used it I was very impressed. I have super long hair, mid calf. My husband always brushes it for me because of the problems in my shoulders. The next time I washed, I used regular shampoo and conditioner. The third time I was going to wash my hair I asked him which method he preferred me to use. He said, don't use that commercial stuff again. He found it so much easier to brush. Today he tried it on his hair for the first time. I'm waiting to see what he has to say. I still haven't tried the ACV rinse, but after reading here, I think I will use it next time. I just started using BS shampoo about a month ago. The first time I used it I was very impressed. I have super long hair, mid calf. My husband always brushes it for me because of the problems in my shoulders. The next time I washed, I used regular shampoo and conditioner. The third time I was going to wash my hair I asked him which method he preferred me to use. He said, don’t use that commercial stuff again. He found it so much easier to brush. Today he tried it on his hair for the first time. I’m waiting to see what he has to say.
I still haven’t tried the ACV rinse, but after reading here, I think I will use it next time.

]]> By: Aaron M. http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-10841 Aaron M. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:15:50 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-10841 The baking soda literally reacts (neutralizes) the fatty acids in the scalp oils which cleans them out of your hair. The disadvantage is that the high pH opens your hair's outer shaft (cuticle) which will cause moisture loss and dull/rough hair if not returned to the normal lower pH (which hair is). That's where the vinegar comes into play. The low pH of the vinegar close the cuticle and leaves the hair shaft smooth. Most of the conditioning effect in mass-produced conditioners is because of low pH waxes in their formulas. The baking soda literally reacts (neutralizes) the fatty acids in the scalp oils which cleans them out of your hair. The disadvantage is that the high pH opens your hair’s outer shaft (cuticle) which will cause moisture loss and dull/rough hair if not returned to the normal lower pH (which hair is). That’s where the vinegar comes into play. The low pH of the vinegar close the cuticle and leaves the hair shaft smooth. Most of the conditioning effect in mass-produced conditioners is because of low pH waxes in their formulas.

]]> By: gnawraw http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-3631 gnawraw Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:54:37 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-3631 oh yeah and Jeannine, the soft water and hard water definately will make a difference in softness. Gather some rain water and filter through coffee filters, lol it will work if you're willing to go that far. The vinegar removes build-up and residue from your hair, gets rid of tangles and makes it shine. Have you tried adding some essential oils or herbs to it to make it smell better? Also, I know what you mean about the sore gums. Baking soda is an abrasive, that’s what makes it such an awesome cleaner but that's also why you need to gentle. That's about it! oh yeah and Jeannine, the soft water and hard water definately will make a difference in softness. Gather some rain water and filter through coffee filters, lol it will work if you’re willing to go that far.

The vinegar removes build-up and residue from your hair, gets rid of tangles and makes it shine. Have you tried adding some essential oils or herbs to it to make it smell better?

Also, I know what you mean about the sore gums. Baking soda is an abrasive, that’s what makes it such an awesome cleaner but that’s also why you need to gentle. That’s about it!

]]> By: gnawraw http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-3630 gnawraw Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:19:45 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-3630 The last time I messaged here it had been just 3 months of using only BS shampoo and ACV conditioner. This month makes my 1 YEAR anniversary. Not a single drop of commercial shampoo/cond. has touched my hair in 1 year. The decrease of split ends are amazing. I haven't got a trim in about 5 months and you'd never know. I have long curly hair that used to be dry but now it's normal and also now i find less hair in the shower drain than ever before. I've never had a problem with baking soda flakes in my hair and I use 1 tablespoon to 1 cup water. All I can say to that is, make sure you are dissolving it in water first and rubbing it into your scalp, not so much the rest of your hair. You need to clean the scalp where all the oil comes from to get your hair clean. That's all I know to say. I can't see myself ever using anything else. Good luck ladies. The last time I messaged here it had been just 3 months of using only BS shampoo and ACV conditioner. This month makes my 1 YEAR anniversary. Not a single drop of commercial shampoo/cond. has touched my hair in 1 year. The decrease of split ends are amazing. I haven’t got a trim in about 5 months and you’d never know. I have long curly hair that used to be dry but now it’s normal and also now i find less hair in the shower drain than ever before.

I’ve never had a problem with baking soda flakes in my hair and I use 1 tablespoon to 1 cup water. All I can say to that is, make sure you are dissolving it in water first and rubbing it into your scalp, not so much the rest of your hair. You need to clean the scalp where all the oil comes from to get your hair clean. That’s all I know to say.

I can’t see myself ever using anything else. Good luck ladies.

]]> By: Jeannine http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-2042 Jeannine Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:35:50 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-2042 oh, one more thing about the shampoo thing... when I stayed at my parents house over Christmas, my hair felt AWESOME - not oily or powdery as it sometimes does. They have soft water. I do not. maybe that could have something to do with it??? oh, one more thing about the shampoo thing… when I stayed at my parents house over Christmas, my hair felt AWESOME – not oily or powdery as it sometimes does. They have soft water. I do not. maybe that could have something to do with it???

]]> By: Jeannine http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-2041 Jeannine Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:31:57 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-2041 oh yes, I also wash my face with baking soda, and have been using jojoba oil as a moisturizer - just a TEENY bit on my fingertips works its way around my whole face. oh yes, I also wash my face with baking soda, and have been using jojoba oil as a moisturizer – just a TEENY bit on my fingertips works its way around my whole face.

]]> By: Jeannine http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-2040 Jeannine Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:30:02 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-2040 Hello, I've been using baking soda as shampoo for about 2 months now, and I'm having a bit of trouble with some things. I LOVE the idea of not using shampoo, and I'm totally in love with baking soda and vinegar for all kinds of cleaning. But, I too have had problems with sometimes having little flakes of soda in my hair (looks like dandruff), and often my hair still feels very oily after washing it. Also, I was wondering, what is the point of the vinegar? I was using ACV, but my husband didn't like the smell of it (even though the smell goes away after it dries), so I switched to lemon juice, but I'm not sure what it's supposed to be for. Also, I used baking soda instead of toothpaste for a few weeks, but my teeth/gums started to hurt, so I went back to toothpaste. any thoughts on this??? AND - I've been using it as deoderent for about 2 months also, and totally love it. It works best to put it on right after the shower, when my skin is still a bit moist. I noticed that on the days I don't shower, though, it doesn't work as well. I need to start with nice clean pits first!! :) Anybody have any tips for me on the shampoo thing??? Hello,

I’ve been using baking soda as shampoo for about 2 months now, and I’m having a bit of trouble with some things. I LOVE the idea of not using shampoo, and I’m totally in love with baking soda and vinegar for all kinds of cleaning. But, I too have had problems with sometimes having little flakes of soda in my hair (looks like dandruff), and often my hair still feels very oily after washing it. Also, I was wondering, what is the point of the vinegar? I was using ACV, but my husband didn’t like the smell of it (even though the smell goes away after it dries), so I switched to lemon juice, but I’m not sure what it’s supposed to be for.

Also, I used baking soda instead of toothpaste for a few weeks, but my teeth/gums started to hurt, so I went back to toothpaste. any thoughts on this???

AND – I’ve been using it as deoderent for about 2 months also, and totally love it. It works best to put it on right after the shower, when my skin is still a bit moist. I noticed that on the days I don’t shower, though, it doesn’t work as well. I need to start with nice clean pits first!! :)

Anybody have any tips for me on the shampoo thing???

]]> By: joy http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-1845 joy Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:45:34 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-1845 I keep a container of baking soda and water in the shower and although I don't measure it out, it ends up being a smooth paste. Since the baking soda is mostly dissolved in the water, I haven't had a problem with bits of it in my hair later. As for the washing it at night issue, I don't know why this is but I can agree! I wash my hair at night too and find that it seems healthier and shinier in the morning. For some weird reason though, I also find this to be true when I use shampoo on occasion. I keep a container of baking soda and water in the shower and although I don’t measure it out, it ends up being a smooth paste. Since the baking soda is mostly dissolved in the water, I haven’t had a problem with bits of it in my hair later.

As for the washing it at night issue, I don’t know why this is but I can agree! I wash my hair at night too and find that it seems healthier and shinier in the morning. For some weird reason though, I also find this to be true when I use shampoo on occasion.

]]> By: Jessi http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 Jessi Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:32:29 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-1844 Thanks Joy! I will try the cocoa butter for winter b/c I still get itchy with the raw organic coconut oil. I haven't given up the BS as shampoo and Organic ACV rinse but I still get little pieces left over in my hair, I kind of ignore it and the more I comb it it comes out but I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem? Oh and for some reason if I wash it at night and sleep with my hair wet my hair will look awesome in the morning wavy and shiny! But, when I wash it during the day and don't lay on it it looks kind of dry. I don't use a lot fo BS. I only use 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of ACV to one cup of cold water. Thanks Joy! I will try the cocoa butter for winter b/c I still get itchy with the raw organic coconut oil.

I haven’t given up the BS as shampoo and Organic ACV rinse but I still get little pieces left over in my hair, I kind of ignore it and the more I comb it it comes out but I’m wondering if anyone else has this problem?

Oh and for some reason if I wash it at night and sleep with my hair wet my hair will look awesome in the morning wavy and shiny! But, when I wash it during the day and don’t lay on it it looks kind of dry. I don’t use a lot fo BS. I only use 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of ACV to one cup of cold water.

]]> By: gnawraw http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/10/15/baking-soda-in-the-bathroom-makes-an-eco-friendly-shampoo-deodorant-and-toothpaste/comment-page-1/#comment-1657 gnawraw Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:51:01 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=580#comment-1657 DON'T GIVE UP! I've been devoted to my baking soda shampoo and apple cider vinegar conditioner since I first tried it 3 months ago. I don't ever want to go back. I have long curly hair, also very dry and when I condition with vinegar I put 2 T in a yogurt cup with water and dip my ends in it and hold it there for a min. Afte that I pour the rest on top of my head. I saw a noticeable difference in how fast my hair was growing! Also I see less hair in the drain after I shower. Because I have curly hair I was still using a product to take away the frizz and give it shine. I was determined to find an alternative, and I have. I finger a LITTLE coconut oil through my hair after i'm out of the shower and my hair has never felt so soft or looked so shiny. I'm amazed. I experimented with the baking soda as deoderant, too. I just put some in an old herb container (ya know with holes at the top) so I could sprinkle it on that way. I tried it for as long as I could but just couldn't get used to it. My facewash is also baking soda but sometimes I use honey and lemon. Then as a moisturizer it's back to the coconut oil. I love finding new uses for this stuff! DON’T GIVE UP! I’ve been devoted to my baking soda shampoo and apple cider vinegar conditioner since I first tried it 3 months ago. I don’t ever want to go back. I have long curly hair, also very dry and when I condition with vinegar I put 2 T in a yogurt cup with water and dip my ends in it and hold it there for a min. Afte that I pour the rest on top of my head. I saw a noticeable difference in how fast my hair was growing! Also I see less hair in the drain after I shower. Because I have curly hair I was still using a product to take away the frizz and give it shine. I was determined to find an alternative, and I have. I finger a LITTLE coconut oil through my hair after i’m out of the shower and my hair has never felt so soft or looked so shiny. I’m amazed.

I experimented with the baking soda as deoderant, too. I just put some in an old herb container (ya know with holes at the top) so I could sprinkle it on that way. I tried it for as long as I could but just couldn’t get used to it.

My facewash is also baking soda but sometimes I use honey and lemon. Then as a moisturizer it’s back to the coconut oil. I love finding new uses for this stuff!

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