10 Ways You Can Use Lemon Juice Instead of Toxic Chemicals for Health, Cleaning and Beauty

Contrary to all those catchy commercials, you don't need to use expensive products and toxic chemicals to clean your home, ease a cough, or soften your skin. Lemon juice can replace countless bottles of overpriced chemicals for a fraction of the cost. And I definitely rest easier using food-based products instead of exposing myself, my family and my pets to potentially irritating and toxic substances.

10 Creative Ways to Use Lemon Juice

1. Deodorize and Disinfect Your Kitchen

Surfaces like refrigerator shelves, counter tops and cutting boards need to be clean, but I can't imagine using harsh chemicals where I prepare and store food. Lemon juice is perfect for disinfecting all of these surfaces without leaving behind a toxic residue. It also removes unpleasant stains and odors, so my kitchen is fresh and clean.

 

2. Remove Grease and Grime

Lemon juice can power through grease and grime throughout the home. I use a mixture of lemon juice and salt to scrub away grease build-up in the kitchen or other work areas. Lemon juice can also help remove grease stains from clothing (but don't use on silks or other delicate fabrics).

 

3. Tone and Brighten Your Skin

Lemon juice is an astringent, which makes it perfect for treating blemishes and preventing break-outs. It also softens the skin, and over time can lighten scars and dark spots. Mix one part lemon juice with three parts water (or witch hazel) to use as a brightening toner for your skin after cleansing.

 

4. Aid Digestion and Detox

Adding a little fresh lemon juice to your water during meals can aid digestion. Drinking a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning is said to have a cleansing and energizing effect on the system (some even say it helps you lose weight!).

 

5. Soothe a Cough or Sore Throat

Stir together equal amounts of raw honey and fresh lemon juice. Take a spoonful as needed to ease coughing or treat a sore throat. I love this because it's so kid-friendly and it really helps! You can also stir the mixture in with warm water or herbal tea to ease cold symptoms. Buy quality raw honey online here.

 

6. Clean and Deodorize Your Toilet

Yes, the toilet can be icky. But that doesn't mean you have to use heavy chemicals to get your toilet bowl clean and sparkling. Instead, use a mixture of borax powder and lemon juice to get your toilet looking (and smelling!) like new.

 

7. Soften and Clean Your Hands

Lemon juice can remove stains and odors from your hands. It also softens and brightens the skin. (For really soft hands, try this Homemade Lemon Hand Scrub Recipe.)

 

8. Get Beautiful Sun-Kissed Highlights in Your Hair

Highlights in a box may sound convenient, but in reality hair color can irritate your scalp, damage your hair, and may not even come out looking natural. Save your money (and your hair) by using lemon juice instead! Simply spritz your hair with lemon juice before you go out in the sun. You can repeat as needed to get the level of highlights you want. As a side bonus, lemon juice rinses away build-up and gives your hair a beautiful shine.

 

9. Get Glass Sparkling Clean

Use one part lemon juice with ten parts water to clean windows, mirrors, coffee pots and more. Simply give the surface a light spray and wipe away with a microfiber cloth.

 

10. Remove Tarnish Naturally

Make a paste with lemon juice and salt. Apply the mixture to tarnished copper, chrome or brass. Let it sit for about ten minutes, then rinse and buff to a shine.

Do you have any tips or tricks for using lemon juice around the house? Share them in the comments below!

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Green Cleaning Tips for the Holiday Season

 

Ah, it's that time of year again. A time for giving, a time for mistletoe... and for many of us, a time for opening up our homes to others, whether for a Christmas party or for relatives from out of state. And while that can spell fun for some of us, getting the house in order for guests can be overwhelming. The last thing I want to do before having family and friends over is to fill my house with toxic cleaning chemicals. Green cleaning has become (almost) second nature to me over the years, but I'm still finding new ways to tackle the mess without resorting to toxic cleaners or expensive "green" alternatives. Today's guest post offers a ton of helpful (and economical) ways to clean your house the natural way!

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Green Cleaning and Lifestyle Solutions for a Healthy Home

By Marie Stegner, Consumer Health Advocate for Maid Brigade, Mom of three healthy children, Chief Home Operator

Winter, and the holidays in particular, bring many of us indoors. As we gravitate inside, becoming knowledgeable about green cleaning practices and natural home products that will keep our loved ones safe and healthy is an important step towards enjoying the season’s special times. 

Consider this: cleaning chemicals, air fresheners and disinfectants contain chemicals that are proving to cause health problems, including asthma and allergies, behavioral and developmental disorders, and damage to blood, organs and central nervous systems, according to recent medical research. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. One of the main contributors to poor indoor air quality is VOCs emitted from toxic chemicals in common cleaning products.

One way to create a healthier, more nourished home is to use natural, homemade cleaning solutions. This includes things like vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and borax that do a better job than chemical infused cleaning products and without the hazards to your family’s health. 
   
Here are a few common home cleaning and maintenance tasks you can accomplish using natural ingredients and green approaches:

In the Kitchen

Baking soda and water: Clean counters by sprinkling with baking soda, then scrubbing with a damp cloth or sponge. If you have stains, knead the baking soda and water into a paste and let set for a while before you remove. This method also works great for stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, containers, refrigerators, oven tops and more.

Kosher salt and water: If you need a tougher abrasive, sprinkle on kosher salt and scrub with a wet cloth or sponge.

Natural disinfectant: To kill germs, mix 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. Spray on countertops and other kitchen surfaces.

Ovens: Oven cleaners are loaded with toxic ingredients, like ethers, ethylene glycol, lye (sodium and potassium hydroxide), methylene chloride and petroleum distillates. The products are harmful to skin and eyes, and the fumes are unhealthy.  Use baking soda and water instead.  Coat the inside of the oven with a paste made from water and baking soda. Let stand overnight. Wipe off grime with a moist cloth. 

Sink Clogs: Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by 2 cups of boiling water. If the drain is still clogged, pour a 1/2 cup of vinegar and cover tightly, allowing the vigorous fizzing of the chemical reaction to occur.  Flush with one gallon of boiling water.

Mopping: Why not clean your floors with the same type of mop being used by hospitals. Hospitals love microfiber mops because they clean well, get washed in between uses, and prevent cross contamination. By using a microfiber mop you can avoid using heavy, toxic cleaners since the microfiber does the work.

Silver Polish:  Try using an old fashioned way to clean your silver. Place a piece of aluminum foil in the bottom of your kitchen sink and fill it with 2-3” of boiling water. Add a tablespoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of salt. Place your silver in the sink so each piece of silver touches the foil. The tarnish will disappear off the silver and onto the foil. If you prefer to rub your silver with a paste, use toothpaste to make it sparkle.    
 
Floors

Carpets:

• Beat rugs. Take any removable rugs outside and beat the dust and hair out with a broom. 
• Club soda. Club soda works well on carpet stains if you attack the mess right away. Lift off any solids, pour on club soda and blot with a rag. The soda's carbonation brings the spill to the surface, and the salts in the soda thwart staining. 
• Cornmeal. For big spills, dump cornmeal on the mess, wait 5 to 15 minutes, and vacuum. 
• Spot cleaner. Mix 1/4 cup liquid soap or detergent in a blender, with 1/3 cup water. Mix until foamy. Spray on, and then rinse with vinegar. 
• Deodorize. Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the carpet, using about 1 cup per medium-sized room. Vacuum after 30 minutes.

Hardwood: Whip up a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar and 30 ounces of warm water. Put in a recycled spray bottle, and then spray on a cotton rag or towel until lightly damp. Mop. 

Around the House

Dusting: Instead of using a typical dusting product, try using a light dusting spray made from 2 tea bags, lemon juice and three cups of water. Boil the water, add the tea bags and leave them in the water until it cools completely. Put the tea mixture in a spray bottle with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Lightly spray the mixture on a microfiber cloth and dust. Put your curtains in the dryer for a few minutes to remove dust and also kill dust mites. This is faster than trying to wash, dry and iron your curtains and they will look just as fresh and clean.

Windows: Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water.  Spray, then scrub with newspaper, not paper towels.  Paper towels cause streaking.  If you don't like the smell of vinegar, you can substitute undiluted lemon juice or club soda.

Laundry:  Launder your tablecloths, napkins, and dish towels that you will be using for dinner in a homemade laundry soap using items like soap flakes, borax, washing soda or baking soda. You can find these items at your local grocery store.  Your linens will be clean and fresh without any lingering fragrance from a detergent.

A Few More Tips

The safest way to disinfect involves no chemicals at all.  Where available, dry steam vapor treatments, such as VapurClean® Advantage provided by Maid Brigade, penetrates deep within surface pores where germs hide and multiply and kills them on contact.  Dry steam vapor is proven effective against MRSA, avian and swine flus, salmonella, e.Coli, staph and other infectious diseases.

Remember that when cleaning to eliminate germs, spraying and wiping isn’t enough—the disinfectant needs to remain on the surface being cleaned for up to 10 minutes to effectively kill lingering germs and bacteria.

Also, just because a product is “non-toxic” doesn’t mean it can’t harm your health. You can learn more about healthy cleaning products from the Household Products Database by visiting www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov.

When all else fails and you run out of time, green cleaning expert Maid Brigade cares about the health of you and your family.  For more information on healthy green living and green cleaning visit www.greencleancertified.com or  www.maidbrigade.com. For more information on your home’s toxicity watch the Maid Brigade video: “Is Your Home Toxic?”

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Do you have any time tested green cleaning tips or formulas? I personally love vinegar water for cleaning practically everything. I add a few drops of lavendar or citrus essential oil to make the house smell fantastic without using chemical fragrances. If you have any green cleaning tips, please feel free to share in the comments below!

This post is part of Real Food Wednesday hosted by Kelly the Kitchen Kop.

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Homemade Mouthwash Recipe

I love natural health and beauty products. I love them even more when they actually work. And I really love them when they're cheap. So homemade mouthwash is right up my alley. This natural mouthwash is easy to make, costs next to nothing and includes ingredients you can actually eat. My motto is: don't swish it if you can't swallow it.

I had my personal reasons for wanting to find an easy homemade mouthwash recipe. During RRARF, I made a commitment to avoid sweet things for a period of time. The thought of mouthwash being sweet didn't occur to me till a couple days into RRARF. I guess being off sweets for a few days heightened my sense of taste because suddenly mouthwash tasted sweet! And it occurred to me that if I'm trying to avoid sweets in order to test the PCAT theory, then why would I swish with something with such an overwhelmingly sweet flavor right after eating?

So I experimented with a few ideas and came up with this natural mouthwash recipe:

My Homemade Mouthwash Recipe

16 oz pure water (preferably filtered)
3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil
2 tsp baking soda

Mix all ingredients together in a glass bottle. The baking soda will dissolve after a little while. I still suggest shaking it up a bit before using it to make sure the essential oil is mixed in well. Swish for 30-60 seconds and then spit (although this mouthwash is obviously non-toxic, I don't suggest you swallow it!).

The real beauty of homemade mouthwash is that you can really cater to your own preferences. There are a lot of variations you can use with this natural mouthwash:

• You can mix and match essential oils to find the right flavor for you. Spearmint, citrus or cinnamon are some other ideas.

• You can also add a teaspoon or two of vodka if you prefer mouthwash with a little bite.

• If you'd prefer your mouthwash sweet, you can add a little stevia or xylitol.

• You can experiment with the amount of essential oil and baking soda to see what works for you.

Please feel free to share your own dental hygiene recipes below. I'd love to hear what you've come up with!

You may also want to read: 12 Natural Toothpaste Alternatives



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Your Laundry Detergent May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Laundry detergent commercials would have us thinking we're wrapping ourselves in clean mountain air or the fresh scent of wildflowers every time we wear our freshly washed clothes. But in reality we`re wrapping ourselves in a toxic blanket of chemicals. Although these commercial detergents may take the stains off your favorite pair of jeans, they are leaving something else far worse behind.

When we clean our laundry, we have certain expectations. Most of us expect all spots, stains, grime and odor to be removed from our laundry. We also want our laundry to smell fresh and feel soft to the touch. Detergent manufacturers use chemicals--no matter how potentially harsh or damaging-- to fulfill these expectations and give you the impression of clean laundry. So here is the question we should be asking: is your laundry really clean if it`s saturated with chemicals after it`s been washed?

Here are just some of the chemicals commonly found in commercial laundry detergents:

Phenols: Deemed toxic by the National Health Institute, phenols can cause damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys and liver. They are very easily absorbed into the skin, making them especially dangerous. Phenols have been linked to serious health conditions and even death.

Optical brighteners: These are a popular new ingredient in commercial detergents. They trick the eye by altering ultraviolet wavelengths to make clothes look whiter. The result may be a facade, but the chemical dangers from these products are very real. Studies have shown these agents are extremely toxic to fish and can cause mutations in bacteria. They can also trigger strong allergic reactions in humans when exposed to sunlight.

Bleach: A traditional household cleaner, the harmful side affects of bleach have been known for decades. Bleach, or sodium hypochlorite, is a leading cause of poisoning in the home. It is a strong irritant to the eyes, nose and throat. Bleach can also cause severe reactions if it comes in contact with the skin.

Surfactants: A surfactant is a substance which basically binds to oily particles and carries them away with water during washing. These are what makes our clothes clean when we wash them. Surfactants can be natural or synthetic. Natural surfactants are generally safe for people and the water supply, but chemical surfactants are not. Commercial laundry detergents are loaded with synthetic surfactants.

Fragrance: Artificial fragrances in laundry products are a strong irritant. The chemicals in fragrance additives can cause itchy, watery eyes and stinging nostrils. But the affects go much deeper than that. Chemical fragrances can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate allergies. They can even affect your thinking, making concentration and coordination difficult. All of these irritations show their worst in sensitive individuals, although no one is immune to the affects of these chemicals.

Any one of these chemical additives causes plenty of harm on its own, but all of these substances are combined and can react with each other in laundry detergents, becoming even more dangerous together than they were by themselves.

Think about it: clothing is in constant contact with your skin. The skin is exceptionally permeable; it quickly absorbs outside substances directly into the blood stream. Many experts recommend: if you wouldn't eat it or drink it, you shouldn`t be letting it come into contact with your skin. Ditch the commercial laundry detergents and seek out more natural ways to clean your clothes.






This post is part of Fight Back Friday at Food Renegade.

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In Bad Taste: Why Man-Made Flavors Are Bad for Your Health

Many processed foods contain ingredients listed as “natural flavors” or “artificial flavors”. Most people think that natural flavors are better than artificial, but they are not. Both are produced in a laboratory using synthetic chemicals.


The only difference is that “natural flavors” are similar to those found in real food, while artificial flavors are chemicals that do not exist in nature. Both natural and artificial flavors are usually made from petroleum--not the healthiest food choice.

There are literally hundreds of these chemicals that can be legally added to food. The bad news is that food manufacturers do not have to list them individually. So when you see “flavoring” mentioned on the label, the product may contain one chemical or a few dozen of them.

Food in its natural state contains natural substances that give it a unique smell and taste. Think of an orange or a banana.

Modern chemical engineers found a way to combine unnatural susbstances to mimic the natural taste of foods. For example, octyl acetate is used to create an orange flavor, and isoamyl acetate has banana flavor.

There are hundreds of such chemicals that can be used to create virtually any taste, such as grape, cherry, orange, banana, apple, and so on.

Both “natural” and artificial flavors are considered “safe” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is why they are allowed to be added to food. But most of them have not been studied for safety or toxicity, especially when combined together.

The fact is that they can be dangerous to our health. They may cause allergies, have negative effect on the thyroid gland, chromosomes, and enzymes. They have been linked to indigestion, headaches, chest pain, fatigue, irritation of gastrointestinal tract, and other health problems.

Some (borneol) may cause seizures, confusion and dizziness. Carvacrol (oregano flavor) has been linked to problems with breathing and circulation and even heart failure. Cinnamyl formate (cinnamon flavor) can irritate skin, gastrointestinal tract, affect the kidneys and caused cancer in mice.

Since there are literally hundreds of different chemicals used as flavorings, the list of potential side effects is a long one. The best thing you can do is avoid any food that has flavoring as one of the ingredients, even if it says “natural.” If you see the word “flavor” on the label, put it back.

Eat real food instead. Want strawberry flavor? Eat strawberry. What banana flavor? Eat a banana. You get the idea.

This is a guest article written by the author of Nutrition and Your Health, an M.D. who advocates real food for health. We're talking about butter, eggs and other politically incorrect whole foods! For more information about the book, check out this post.

This post is part of Real Food Wednesday hosted by Kelly the Kitchen Kop!

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Is MSG Causing Your Health Problems?

Do you have headaches? Does your body ache? Most of us just chalk these symptoms up to just part of life or getting older. But could these symptoms be related to what we are eating? They could in fact be caused by monosodium glutamate!

What are the possible health effects of MSG? There are many symptoms of a sensitivity. They range from mild to severe. Some of the mild reactions would be headaches and flushing of the skin. Other more severe reactions linked to MSG consumption include: depression, rage, mood swings, hormone changes, memory loss, obesity, stunted growth, infertility, asthma attacks, paranoia, Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Research has also shown that behavioral problems and learning disabilities in children are associated with MSG. People that are most vulnerable to the effects of MSG include the elderly, children, infants and the unborn.

MSG is a food additive and is used to enhance the flavor of foods. Behind salt and pepper, it is the most commonly used flavor enhancer today. It comes from the amino acid glutamic. It has been used for decades and has become a staple in the food industry. It is found in all processed foods, Chinese food, canned vegetables, and soups. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MSG as a food ingredient is “generally recognized as safe.” Even though the FDA takes this stance, the use of MSG remains controversial and therefore the FDA requires that it be listed on labels.

So, if MSG is a food additive that makes our food taste better, then why should we be concerned? According to the book In Bad Taste, The MSG Symptom Complex written by George R. Schwartz:

“The answer is plain and simple – MSG is a drug added to our food that causes wide spread toxicity.” The book cites case studies of MSG sensitive individuals and tells us where, how, and why it is being hidden in our food! Dr. Schwartz says his book will help people learn to identify reactions, and then how to avoid eating it. He adds, “Knowing how to avoid this flavor enhancer can dramatically change lives.”

Trying to eliminate MSG from your diet can be extremely hard if not impossible. It is difficult to identify which foods contain this commonly used flavor enhancer because the manufacturers try to hide it. A label that reads “no MSG,” may not mean it’s a MSG-free product. In certain cases, the manufacturer simply did not add MSG! Also, there are hidden names for monosodium glutamate, which include: Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), Hydrolyzed Plant Protein (HPP), Autolyzed Plant Protein, and Sodium Caseinate.

As a busy mother, I want to ensure the best possible food is used for all of our meals. I want to feel confident that my family is not going to be harmed in any way by the food I prepare for them. So, the next time you go to the grocery store, please make sure you are checking the labels for MSG! Know what you are buying and how it could affect your loved ones.

This post was originally written for the Bioveda Health and Wellness website by a guest columnist and can be found through this link.

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Why Give Up Shampoo? My Shampoo Alternative

When it comes to changing life-long habits, some are harder to give up than others. For me, one of these bad habits was shampoo. I knew all those chemicals in commercial shampoos weren't good for me, so throughout the last few years I've tried giving up shampoo several times. No dice. It felt like my hair was fighting back! I have very fine hair that has a tendency to be oily, so I thought the very nature of my hair made it impossible to give up shampoo.

My most recent experiment was in July. I shook up some baking soda in a water bottle and used that to replace shampoo. I also did a diluted vinegar rinse and then rinsed with water (I'll explain why that's in bold in a minute). I knew there was an adjustment period of a few weeks, when your hair starts producing less oil and you don't actually need shampoo anymore. So, I gritted my teeth and prepared for the long haul.

I lasted three whole days. Then we took a trip to Stone Mountain and I spent the day with my hair in a ponytail trying to ignore the fact that I felt like a giant greaseball walking around (though in all honestly it was a wonderful day and I'm not about to let greasy hair ruin that!). Strike three. Never going without shampoo again. Or so I thought...

Today I'm trying to loosely follow the GAPS diet, and part of that is avoiding exposure to chemicals. This is something I really want to do, and during the past few years I have made a lot of changes. For instance, I use diluted vinegar to clean my home, soap nuts to clean and soften my laundry, and a coconut oil scrub instead of body wash. But... shampoo is my friend, right? It keeps my hair feeling light and manageable--why would I ever try to live without it?

Well, here are some reasons to try life without shampoo:

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: This and its close cousin, sodium laureth sulfate, are the main ingredient in many shampoos - yes, even in so-called natural and organic shampoos (some of which cost $30 a bottle!). This is what gives shampoo its suds, but it also comes with side effects. It's a highly irritating substance for the skin, and has been linked to rashes, dandruff and even hair loss (yikes!).

One report by The American Department of Toxicology even stated “other studies have indicated that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain from skin contact." (my italics) Wow. I don't know if I want that stuff lurking around in my organs, do you?

Sodium lauryl sulfate is so harsh, that it can actually make your hair produce more oil. Kind of counteracts the point of using shampoo in the first place, doesn't it?

Propylene Glycol: Sound familiar? Maybe you've heard of ethylene glycol, otherwise known as anti-freeze. Propylene glycol is a similar compound, also commonly used in automotive products like brake fluid. A chemical like this is not good for you, outside or inside. It can also worsen skin conditions like acne.

Parabens: Methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben. These guys are hiding in almost every lotion, cosmetic and hair product out there. These chemicals have an endocrine-disrupting effect - that means they screw around with your hormones. Not a good thing, especially when so many of us are trying to heal our bodies with food.

Chemical Fragrances: Fragrance additives contain harsh chemicals which can cause itchy, watery eyes and stinging nostrils. But the affects go way deeper than that. Chemical fragrances can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate allergies. They can even affect your thinking, making concentration and coordination difficult.

Of course, this is just a short-list of the baddies in shampoo. Frankly, shampoo is just a bunch of chemical waste products with a friendly color and fragrance added so it's not repulsive, with a frilly label on top that makes it all look pretty harmless. But it's not, and I've known this for years. But for some reason I just couldn't tear myself away from my bubbly friend.

BUT...

Today I have officially been shampoo-free for four days. And no, I don't feel like a greaseball. Not one bit. And thank goodness, because I can't handle that. It is a serious pet peeve of mine! What's my secret? It's very, very simple:

Rinse with diluted vinegar. Leave it in.

That's it!

It's magical. It's easy. It actually works. I am impressed, seriously impressed. My hair feels light and shiny, way better than it ever did on shampoo. A couple of these mornings I've wet my hair and massaged a couple tablespoons of baking soda into my scalp, too, and rinsed it really well (otherwise you give the not-so-attractive impression of having straw for hair). But I still do the vinegar rinse after, and I really think it's leaving the vinegar in that does the magic.

My biggest thrill, however, is being able to raise shampoo-free kids! I have reluctantly used baby shampoo with both my children once or twice a week, because their hair was a gooey mess without it. But the other night I rinsed their hair with diluted vinegar and left it in. Viola! Two days later both of my children still have shiny, manageable hair--without shampoo!

Diluting Vinegar

This is not hard, but keep in mind some people need more vinegar than others. I use about a 1:5 ratio of vinegar to water. Some people may need a 1:3 or 1:8 ratio. Experiment and see what works for you (start with less and add more as needed).

Added bonus: vinegar is dirt cheap. Even highly beneficial apple cider vinegar can be had cheaply if you buy by the gallon. So, you can chuck out all those $30 shampoos that are carving a hole in your wallet and your health. Yay!

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading all of this! I will keep you all updated as to how my life without shampoo continues in the long run. 

Have you tried going without shampoo? If so, what was your experience? I'd love to hear from people who've successfully ended their relationship with shampoo.

Many of the ingredients you need to make your own shampoo can be found on my Resources page!

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