{"id":34,"date":"2009-09-05T00:02:29","date_gmt":"2009-09-04T13:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2013-02-27T17:35:08","modified_gmt":"2013-02-27T07:05:08","slug":"chemical-free-living","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=34","title":{"rendered":"Natural Hair &#038; Body Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/about_opt_41.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/a2.-composting-22.JPG\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Rose-Deod-Pdr.JPG\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Rose-Deod-Pder.JPG\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/new-hair-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1867\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/new-hair-pic-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/new-hair-pic-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/new-hair-pic.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/4.-Chemical-Free-Living-3.JPG\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Natural Hair Care<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pure soap shampoo<\/strong> \u2013 in place of detergent-based shampoos<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg<\/strong> \u2013 a natural hair shampoo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herbs <\/strong>&#8211; rosemary, chamomile, sage, parsley, geranium, lavender and tea tree infusion. Use as an after shampoo hair rinse and conditioner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainwate<\/strong>r <strong>or Spring-water<\/strong> \u2013 natural conditioner that softens hair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoghurt<\/strong> \u2013 scalp conditioner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cider Vinegar<\/strong> \u2013 hair conditioner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil<\/strong> \u2013 replaces natural oils and helps prevent tangles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>More\u00a0information \u00a0in <strong>e-Booklet No. 14 &#8211; Natural Hair Care<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/em><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Chemical Free Hair Colours and Dyes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Rinses:<\/strong> lemon juice (Nature\u2019s mild bleach), herbs (e.g. chamomile, sage, rosemary), rhubarb &#8211; as examples of sources for hair rinses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dyes <\/strong>(not permanent but definitely chemical free &amp; safe to use) \u2013 examples: LIGHTENING: chamomile, calendula. REDDISH TINGE: henna, red hibiscus, beetroot. LIGHTEN BROWN HAIR: Turmeric. DARKEN\/MASK GREY: Rosemary, sage, walnut husks.<\/p>\n<p><em>More detail and recipes\u00a0in<strong> e-Booklet No. 71 Natural Hair Dyes and Colours<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/em><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about Shoppe Publications<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/small-lemon2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2466\" title=\"small lemon\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/small-lemon2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"79\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong>Recipe:<strong> Lemon Hair Bleach<\/strong>: Mix \u00bd cup lemon juice with 1 cup flour to form a paste.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apply to damp hair, cover with shower cap and leave minimum 15 minutes up to 1 hour (for best results). Wash out.\u00a0 Lemon is a mild bleach that accentuates the natural fairness in hair. The result is gentle golden highlights for dark hair and for lighter hair a\u00a0 golden blonde affect.\u00a0(It may be necessary to repeat the procedure a few times to achieve the necessary affect).<\/p>\n<p><em>From e-Booklet No. 71 &#8211;\u00a0Natural Hair Dyes and Colours<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Natural Personal Deodorants<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Herbs<\/strong> \u2013 Thyme, rosemary, sage most suited as \u2018deodorant\u2019 herbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice-flour, corn-flour or orris root powder<\/strong>\u2013 use as dry deodorant or talc alternative.<a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/body-powder.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2465\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/body-powder.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinegar (Cider<\/strong>) \u2013 mild-acidic and anti-bacterial agent that helps prevent unpleasant odours caused by bacteria<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon juice &#8211; <\/strong>similar properties as vinegar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dried flowers<\/strong> <strong>or flower water<\/strong>: rosewater or orange flower water (examples)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recipe<strong>: Talc Alternative in Recycled Jar: <\/strong>Pour rice flour into a clean small to medium sized jar with metal lid. For plain \u2018talc\u2019 leave as it\u00a0is. For scented \u2018talc\u2019 add essential oils, dried herbs or flowers. Pierce holes in lid to allow for easy sprinkling.<\/p>\n<p><em>From <strong>e-Booklet No. 2 &#8211; Homemade Deodorants <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Lavender-Spray-Deod.JPG\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1019\" title=\"Lavender Spray Deod\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Lavender-Spray-Deod-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender Spray Deod\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/em><\/a><em> (Available for instant download) <\/em><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Recipe:<strong> Lavender Vinegar-based Spray Deodorant<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Pour 10 ml cider vinegar into a suitably sized spray bottle. Add 80 ml water. Add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil. Apply lid &#8211; shake well. Use 1-3 times daily as an underarm deodorant. This is a mild anti-bacterial deodorant that inhibits odour but does not reduce perspiration.<\/p>\n<p><em>From<strong> e-Booklet No. 2 &#8211;\u00a0Homemade Deodorants<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Self-Sufficiency Shoppe sells 100ml spray mist bottles (as illustrated above) ideal for use as deodorant spray bottles (contact The Shoppe for ordering information<\/em><em>) <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Toothpaste Alternatives and Mouth Fresheners<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bicarbonate Soda <\/strong>and salt tooth powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herbs<\/strong>: examples &#8211; sage, mint, parsley\u00a0(chew fresh or use in the form of an infusion as a mouth rinse)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloves &amp; cardamom<\/strong>: added to food \u2013 natural breath freshener<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm water and salt<\/strong>: Old time remedy that heals gums as well as clean teeth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoghurt &#8211;<\/strong> natural breath freshener<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>More detail and recipes in: <strong>e-Booklet No. 1 &#8211; Homemade Toothpastes &amp; Mouth-washes<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/em><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Homemade Perfumes and Body Sprays<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scented and floral waters<\/strong> made from natural plants (i.e. rosewater, orange flower water, herbal water)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bath Vinegars<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home<\/strong><strong>made Colognes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Essential oil blends<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Recipes in <strong>e-Booklet No. 45 &#8211; Home\u00a0Distillation of Herbs and Plants, No.\u00a08 &#8211; Uses for Essential Oils<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>No.\u00a037 &#8211; Beautiful Baths<\/strong>. (Available for\u00a0instant download). \u00a0<a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\">Click here <\/a>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Natural Alternatives to Soap <a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/chem_opt_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-575\" title=\"chem_opt_3\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/chem_opt_3.jpg\" alt=\"chem_opt_3\" width=\"208\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oatmeal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Leaves of the <strong>Soap wort <\/strong>or similar plant that will lather and clean similar to soap<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bicarbonate Soda<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>More detail in <strong>e-Booklets No. 58 &#8211;\u00a0Old-time Oatmeal, No. 10 &#8211;\u00a0The Humble Lemon, No. 23 &#8211;\u00a0Green Cleaning, No. 9 &#8211;\u00a0Amazing Bicarb <\/strong>(Available for instant download) <\/em><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about e-booklets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\">Click here<\/a> for full publication list<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/4.-Chemical-Free-Living-11.JPG\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/chem_opt_10.jpg\"><\/a>Natural Body Care e-Booklet Set<\/h2>\n<p>Natural, safe and chemical free alternatives for: hair-care, hair dyes and colours, deodorants, foot and teeth care.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Body-Care.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1692\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Body-Care.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"95\" \/><\/a>Contains 5 e-Booklets<\/strong>: No. 1 Homemade Toothpastes &amp; Mouthwashes, No. 2 Recipes for Homemade Deodorants, No.14 Natural Hair Care, No. 27 Fantastic Feet, No. 71 Natural Hair Colours &amp; Dyes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Price: $39.00 <\/strong><strong>Available for instant download<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<a title=\"paypal\" href=\" http:\/\/www.payloadz.com\/go?id=1415407\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Booklet Sets\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=649\" target=\"_self\">Click here <\/a>for information about other Booklet Sets<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">______________________________<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Living in Harmony with the Planet Workshops<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-336\" title=\"3. Ess. Household Altern. (6)\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"3. Ess. Household Altern. (6)\" width=\"143\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Hair-Body-P..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Hair &amp; Body P.\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Hair-Body-P..jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"102\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Natural Hair &amp; Body Products Workshop@Home<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Natural, safe alternatives for deodorants, body powders, shampoos,  hair dyes, toothpaste and foot care. All chemical free using natural  ingredients (from kitchen and garden)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipes and procedures for making: <\/strong>Lavender spray deodorant,  herbal deodorant spray, rose deodorant\/body powder, chamomile body  \u00a0powder, herbal hair shampoo, \u00a0deodorising foot powder, teeth-cleaning  powder, lemon hair bleach, dry hair shampoo<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Basics<\/strong><em>: To make all the products in this workshop you&#8217;ll need: <\/em>bi-carbonate  of soda, rice flour, cider vinegar, eucalyptus oil, rose petals, fresh  rosemary &amp; lavender (from the garden), chamomile tea-bag, lavender  essential oil, lemons, bar of soap, salt, food flavourings, recycled  containers.\u00a0\u00a0 <em>33 pages of recipes, procedures and information. <\/em> <strong>Price<\/strong>: $25.00\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><em>Available for immediate download. <\/em><\/strong> <a title=\"Paypal\" href=\"http:\/\/www.payloadz.com\/go?id=1582601\" target=\"_blank\">ADD TO CART<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">_____________________<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pam&#8217;s Post<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-813\" title=\"Pam (2)\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-21-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pam (2)\" width=\"109\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-21-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-21.jpg 808w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 109px) 100vw, 109px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>In terms of living chemical free (or with the least possible amount chemicals in my day-to-day activities) \u2018Hair-care\u2019\u00a0would have to be\u00a0my favourite\u00a0&#8216;chemical-free&#8217;\u00a0topic! After years of dandruff problems using commercial shampoos my hair has now become very fine and thin.\u00a0When I\u00a0use commercial hair colouring products my hair falls\u00a0 out and thins\u00a0even further!\u00a0\u00a0To deal with my hair problems I now use a soap-based home-made shampoo containing rosemary and lavender to stimulate hair growth (sometimes I add calendula if growing in the garden).\u00a0 \u00a0I use no other hair preparations \u2013 except occasionally for something different I make up a natural lemon-based bleach to enhance the fairness of my hair (as outlined earlier) \u2013 it is cheap and easy to make and most importantly: safe!\u00a0 Through using\u00a0these more natural alternatives my hair quality has improved and\u00a0dandruff\u00a0and oiliness are\u00a0no longer a problem. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>For my daily deodorant I make and use a lavender vinegar-based deodorant spray. I\u2019ve been using it for years \u2013 it works well for me. I\u2019ve never had any complaints! <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Pam Marshall<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Recipe: <strong>Homemade Rosemary Shampoo<a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/b4.-Skincare.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-864\" title=\"b4. Skincare\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/b4.-Skincare-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"b4. Skincare\" width=\"164\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To 2 cups of the soap jelly mix (recipe in <a title=\"Green Cleaning\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=38\" target=\"_self\">&#8216;Green-Cleaning&#8217; <\/a>section) add 1 cup boiling water (or rosemary &amp; lavender herbal infusion &#8211; see \u2018Wonderful World of Herbs\u2019). Stir until the soap jelly has dissolved. Add two tablespoons of almond oil and a 5 drops each rosemary &amp; lavender essential oils (optional \u2013 not necessary if using herbal infusion). Pour into\u00a0a jar ready for use.\u00a0\u00a0 No need to use a conditioner \u2013 simply give your hair a final rinse with spring or rain water!<\/p>\n<p>For more information about herbs or for the herbal infusion recipe <a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=43\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural Hair Care Pure soap shampoo \u2013 in place of detergent-based shampoos Egg \u2013 a natural hair shampoo. Herbs &#8211; rosemary, chamomile, sage, parsley, geranium, lavender and tea tree infusion. Use as an after shampoo hair rinse and conditioner. Rainwater or Spring-water \u2013 natural conditioner that softens hair Yoghurt \u2013 scalp conditioner. 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