I know I'm not the only one out there with sensitivity to SLS & SLFS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate).
I have already cut them out of my haircare and am using the "No'Poo" Method
Simple Mom
Crunchy Betty
Unfortunately, I am not one of those "I thought I had oily hair and skin . . . .but then found out otherwise", but I knew that . . . my mom and dad both have oily skin . . . as does my brother . . . you see where I am going here.
Any who . . . I have been 'poo free for 6 weeks now. I did have an initial surge of oil production, but it waned in 10 days. For weeks three and four I could get away with washing every 4 days. Now that I've settled in, it's every two to three. As a "conditioner" I add a 50/50 blend of Apple Cider Vinegar/Organic Lemon Juice, adding 3 tsp to 3 cups of water. My hair looks great!
My counselor (a guy) remarked on it and wrote down all of the nitty gritty (ha ha, the reason I even mentioned it to him is I had NOT rinsed properly and had leftover baking soda paste behind me ear . . . gritty! :) )details . . . .
Ok, back on topic . . .
Tooth paste. My mom had always used a blend of salt and baking soda. Kept it in a little yellow Tupperware container on her bathroom counter. She has always had amazing teeth.
I had to cut out a majority of commercial toothpastes due to SLS and SLFS. So I figured I'd try this:
3 T. Organic Coconut Oil (melts at 76 degrees F)
3 (or more) T Baking Soda
1/4 tsp ground cloves (you can also substitute with 10 drops of peppermint essential oil; I was out, so I used cloves)
Coconut Oil is naturally antimicrobial. As are cloves and peppermint oil . . .
I'll let you know how it works for me!
This reminds me of the episode of Family Guy when Brian was dating the older woman and when he asked for toothpaste she said "oh just use a baking soda" :)
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