Why Use Soap When There's Baking Soda

On account of my lack of posting for the last little while, this will be kind of a make-up. Multiple recommendations and suggestions.
So, if you've seen my labels, you already know I'm a fan of baking soda.

The other day, I decided to try something I hadn't tried before. So I don't actually wash my hair all that often. That particular day, my hair was showing the lack of washing. Normally, a brush out or even a wet brush out will do quite nicely. So for some reason, on that day I decided to do something a little more aggressive.

By good fortune, at this point, I already had a squeeze bottle meant for dying hair (almost any squeeze bottle type applicator will do here so long as it's clean). So I put in about a tablespoon, maybe a little more or less, of baking soda. Then I filled the 500ml bottle the rest of the way with somewhat hot tap water. It's pertinent to mention that, when mixed, the solution was clear.

So I got all prepared, got in the shower, and hung my hair over so I wouldn't be pouring the solution down my back and everything. Then, using the squeeze bottle, I started applying the solution more or less directly to my scalp. I massaged some, as I went. I suppose I should note that I have very long thick hair. So it took the whole bottle. Once I had emptied the bottle, I went ahead and did some further massaging to get any missed areas and to include my scalp in the treatment.

When the "water" started to run out of my hair, as I squeezed, I was a bit surprised. As previously mentioned, it was clear going in, but coming out it was quite thoroughly tinted white with oil and dead skin. And it continue to be so as I rinsed. And later, after I was done with the rest of my shower, I noticed it didn't feel much different than if I had used soap. Furthermore, my scalp was squeaky clean.

All said and done, I actually had to go ahead and use some Palmer's Olive Oil Formula {PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION} to return some of the manageability. I don't know how it will affect you but my hair gets awfully fluffy when it's that clean. And, by the way I personally prefer the Palmer's Olive Oil Formula - Gro Therapy, mostly because it smells nice. And no, they're not paying me to say that. Do be sure to follow the package directions. Doesn't take much.

During that same shower, I used straight baking soda, sprinkled on an ordinary dampened washcloth, to wash my skin. It should be mentioned here that it is wiser to do this in the shower, than in the bath. And avoid applying the baking soda directly to your delicate bits. There is a great potential to change the pH there (that includes men and women) and cause unpleasant side effects. It is absolutely fine for any external skin though. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly. You don't even need more than tepid water.

So there you go. Three tips, instead of just one. I sincerely hope you find them useful.
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