NOT Dr. Bronner's

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on July 17, 2009 at 1:09pm

YES! I do use soap - very rarely do as I find it dehydrates my skin and leaves a texture that doesn't go away easily. I use raw coconut oil and Epsom salts. That's it. You can add some essential oil if you like - sometimes I like eucalyptus. I rub it into my skin like a scrub a few days a week and rinse off in the shower. I follow up with a body oil of bee's wax and olive oil. You may not need so much oil - but the skin becomes sooo soft and smells clean and wonderful.

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Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 17, 2009 at 2:23pm

That sounds amazing. I'll have to try that, though I have not had good experiences with coconut oil in the past. I have oily skin.
I love going to the beach and rubbing sand all over my body to scrape off dead skin cells.
I would like to move away entirely from soap eventually, but for now I find a little soap really serves me well, just not creepy Dr. Bronner's.

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Permalink Reply by Amanda on July 17, 2009 at 2:35pm

I also use coconut oil in the shower and salt scrubs, but mostly a body glove. After I get out of the shower my skin is very soft.

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Permalink Reply by marina on July 17, 2009 at 2:31pm

wow didn't know that! i would recommend making some homemade products...its fun and pretty easy, maybe you can even start your own line!

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Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 17, 2009 at 4:41pm

I've made soap before using oil and lye. I burned my lungs from breathing in the lye fumes and it was pretty scary . . . not something I want to repeat!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on July 19, 2009 at 6:48pm

I'll be adding one to my Buddhaful Momma / Buddhaful Baby line.. keep your eyes peeled!

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Permalink Reply by Az'ya on July 17, 2009 at 2:42pm

I avoid using soap, but if I do use a little, it's Kiss My Face olive oil soaps. They basically contain only olive oil and sodium chloride. I like the one that has honey added for a little extra moisture. ...I guess it's not actually organic though.

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Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 17, 2009 at 4:41pm

Still, a good, natural recommendation, even if not organic. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Atividade on July 17, 2009 at 2:47pm

Wow, I love coconut oil on my skin but have not substituted it for soap to clean with salts, I see the good in it, I am so going there. Thanks for the info on Bonners, I know that tea tree and lavender oil promote estrogen, I suppose with continued use it could affect my system.
Much Love ya'll
-Aaron

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Permalink Reply by Rawstrength on July 17, 2009 at 4:42pm

here's some more info for ya http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jan2007/niehs-31.htm

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Permalink Reply by Chicory on July 17, 2009 at 2:54pm

bleh... dr bronners changed their formula a while back at haven't used it since.... processed citric acid! (equals msg tsk tsk)

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Permalink Reply by Lightlover on July 17, 2009 at 5:47pm

Chicory, what means "tsk tsk"?

Thanks, LL

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